Respect!

When Joy is disrespectful to her mother, Leo the paintbrush teaches her about the importance of respecting your parents. Together, Joy and Leo learn about all the good things parents do for their children, as well as the value of speaking with kindness and helping out. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When Bella decides to paint instead of doing her homework, Leo the paintbrush teaches her about the importance of respecting herself. Together, Bella and Leo learn that there are many ways to respect yourself, including exercising, trying your best, and working hard to be a better you! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When Ava interrupts her teacher in art class, Leo the paintbrush teaches her about the importance of respecting her teacher and other authority figures. Together, Ava and Leo learn about following rules, keeping promises, and listening to people in leadership positions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When Toby gets distracted during a tour in Washington, D.C., Leo the paintbrush teaches him about the importance of learning about our country and respecting all countries. Together, Toby and Leo learn about what makes different countries special and how you can celebrate your own country and honor those who protect it. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When classmates Ella, Cal, and Molly can't agree on what to paint, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting your peers. Together, the children and Leo learn about considering everyone's ideas, working together, and being fair. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When Milo notices graffiti on a wall at the mall, Leo the paintbrush teaches him about the importance of respecting property. Together, Milo and Leo learn about the different kinds of property and what to do if someone wants to borrow yours. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When Hector notices litter floating in the pond at the park, Leo the paintbrush teaches him about the importance of respecting nature and the environment. Together, Hector and Leo learn about the different ways we can protect our planet. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.

When Ricky and his younger brother have an argument, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting siblings. Together, the boys and Leo learn about standing up for one another, respecting each other's belongings, and not being bossy. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author. It's time to brush up on respect! Take readers on a journey with a lively cast of characters as they learn about respect and why it's important to respect parents, peers, the environment, and more! Engaging sidebars illuminate concepts and promote further discussion, while 'Respectful Talk' sentence starters and STEAM activities encourage students to explore respect in the classroom and at home.