Random House, 1984. This story presents a ridiculous example of prejudice against people who do things differently. It looks at pride in one's own beliefs and examines trust, respect and responsibility. Charlotte's Web , by E.B. White. This is the story of relationships between a runt pig named Wilbur and the girl, Fern, who has the compassion to save the pig from death and between Wilbur as he is helped by his farm animal friends, including a marvelous spider named Charlotte.
True friendship is a major theme, along with caring, fairness and love.
HarperCollins Publishers, 1996. This collection of poems includes several that focus on trust, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Franklin Is Bossy , by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. Scholastic Inc., 1993. Franklin is always telling his friends what to play.