Social Skills: Books About Getting Along

This bibliography is intended to help adults working with primary grade children to find materials dealing with the many facets of how people get along.

Click on the topic headings below to access the booklist on that particular concept.

COMMUNICATION : talking about feelings, listening to others

CONFLICT RESOLUTION : settling arguments, dealing with bullies, making friends

COOPERATION AND COMMUNITY

COURTESY : polite behavior

DIVERSITY : respect, tolerance, compassion, individuality

EMOTIONS : handling anger, teasing, hurt feelings

HONESTY

PATIENCE

PEACE : peace in our community and world, making a difference

RESPONSIBILITY : responsibility for behavior and surroundings

SELF ESTEEM : identity, self concept

SHARING AND GIVING : kindness, helpfulness

SPORTSMANSHIP : playing fair

UNIVERSAL SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

PARENT/TEACHER RESOURCE ROOM : helpful books and videos for adults

Compiled by Mary D'Eliso for MCPL Children's Services