18 Character Building Books for Children

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on character building books for children.  First, building character is essential when raising children.  Character helps define who we are.  Most importantly, it guides our perspective on how we see the world and how we operate in the world.

Helping children build character is essential.  Our character will define whether we’re trustworthy, fair, responsible and caring.  Also, character is built over the course of years, but it starts in childhood.  We must teach our children that stealing, lying, being rude or not having empathy for others is unacceptable.  It’s imperative that we be examples for our children, and we teach them right from wrong.

Next, I put together a roundup of character building books that will help teach children life lessons.  Furthermore, they will help build their character.

 

Character Building Books for Children:

 

 

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Cell Phoney– Next, this book teaches children the six rules of cell phone usage. The rules teach them how to stay safe, but it also teaches them not to hurt others.

Cheaters Never Prosper – Noodle decides to cheat so he can win.  He has decided that everyone has to cheat once in a while.  What’s the harm?  Children will learn a lesson about cheating.  Ages 5 – 9.

Cliques Just Don’t Make Cents – Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but sometimes feels left out. Quarter and Half Dollars are best friends. So, they do everything together.  But they tell Penny she isn’t worth much.  However, Dollar helps Penny see her value.  Penny learns to feel beauty on the inside and out.  Ages 4 – 8.

Hygiene… You Stink– Jean the fork hates taking a bath in the sink or in the dishwasher.  She doesn’t understand why the other forks are being used and not her.  The other forks, knives and spoons don’t want to be around her. She talks to the can opener, and he explains the importance of hygiene.  Ages 4 – 7.

Well, I Can Top That  – Brad loves to one up people. For example, a student wins a contest.  Brad tells how he won a bigger contest.  Another student breaks his arm.  Brad said he broke both arms and both legs.  This book teaches the importance of pulling people up, not one upping them.  Ages 5 – 8.

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask – RJ has to sit in the time-out chair a lot.  Without asking permission, he walks home instead of taking the bus. Later he gets on his dad’s computer without asking.  His dad teaches RJ the importance of asking permission.  This leads to less time in the time out chair. Ages 4 – 11.

Market Street– Every Sunday CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town to church.  CJ wonders why they don’t own a car, why he doesn’t have an iPod, and why they get off in the dirty part of town.  His grandma helps him see the beauty in their trip and everything around them.

Baditude! – Noodle thinks life stinks. Homework, practice and family pictures stinks.  His negative attitude is alienating everyone.  Noodle learns to turn his have tos into get tos.  Ages 5 – 8.

Lying Up a Storm– A Storm is Brewing.  Levi doesn’t tell the truth.  He just makes up stuff.  His mother explains that each lie that he tell starts a storm inside. She explains that telling lies damages trust.  Ages 4 – 8.

My Mouth Is a Volcano! – Louis has a hard time not interrupting. It seems his words wiggle and jiggle, he erupts and than interrupts others. He mouth is like a volcano.  This book teaches children to hold their words and wait for their turn to talk.  Ages 5 – 8.

Rude Cakes– This book is about a cake that’s not so sweet.  As a result, this cake never says please, thank you or listens to its parents. A lesson about manners and bullying is taught.  Even the rudest cake can change.  Ages 3 – 5.

Ricky Sticky Fingers – Also, Ricky steals. He takes things that don’t belong to him.  But he learns how it feels when he has something stolen.  Ricky learns to use the good in him to return the items that he stole.  The book teaches empathy.  Ages 5 – 8.

Table Talk– Another one of our character building books teaches children to understand that table manners are about more than what fork to use.  Table manners also include being respectful, considerate of others and sharing feelings. Ages 8 – 12.

Teamwork Isn’t My Thing – Next, RJ’s having another bad day. His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his “team,” RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too!  Ages 5 – 12.

Those Shoes– So, everyone at school is wearing a pair of the latest shoes.  Jeremy wants a pair, but his grandmother tells him they can only afford what they need.  Jeremy soon realizes that his grandmother is right. He has warm boots, a loving grandma and a good friend.  They’re worth more than the latest shoes. he wants.  Ages 5 – 8.

Bully B.E.A.N.S. – Our character building books include Bully B.E.A.N.S. It is a fun story that teaches people of all ages to become proactive when it comes to bullying. This book can help children and adults understand why bullying happens and what they can do to stop it.  Ages 5 – 8.

Soda Pop Head– Lester has a funny name.  His nickname is Soda Pop Head. But, when Soda Pop Head gets upset his ears get hot, his face turns red and he blows his top.  Fortunately, Lester’s dad teaches him to cool down before he blows his top. Soda Pop Head learns to control his anger and manage stress.

Tease Monster– Unfortunately, One-of-a-Kind” is laughed at by Purple. Purple thinks One-of-a-Kind is weird.  Green playfully calls One a klutz after tripping on the stairs.  Is he Tease Monster to blame?  Mom teaches about the Tease Monster.  Not all teasing is the same.  Mom teaches that laughing at someone (mean teasing) is hurtful, but laughing with someone is alright.

Last, we hope you enjoyed our roundup of character building books for kids.  As parents, we can all use a little guidance in teaching our children.  Therefore, these books will provide a little inspiration and will help to instill life lessons.  You may also like 24 Books for African American Girls.

 

 

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  1. Thanks for sharing at #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. I’ve pinned and shared.

  2. Stories and books can have a profound effect on children’s character development.  Sitting down and reading to (or with) a child is such an important thing to do.  Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.  I’m sharing your post on social media.

  3. You have some great choices here. Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.

  4. I agree, these books are great choices for Grandchildren. Thank you for sharing #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I have shared this post on my social media.

  5. Great selection of books!  I need to get these for my grandkids!!
    Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty

  6. Looks like some good choices! Thank you Rhonda for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.

  7. Books are a great way for children to learn ethics, they can provide lessons and guidance without lecturing. I could go on about my opinion on reading over other activities but I will be talking to someone who obviously knows.

    Great post.

    • Rhonda Gales says

      Getting a lesson across in story form is a great way to get our children’s attention and relate on their level.  I love books, and I passed my passion on to my daughter and now my grandchildren.  Thanks for stopping by.