Children's Books about Respect

Respect is... raising children to be true equals.

Explore this reading list for 16 Days of Activism (25-November to 10-December), an international campaign to help build communities where women and children are safe, and where girls and boys grow up as equals. It all starts with respect.

Updated October 29, 2024
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Malala's magic pencil
Yousafzai, Malala
Paper Book
Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider...
I am enough
Byers, Grace
Paper Book
**OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!** A #1 New York Times Bestseller! A Goodreads Choice Awards Picture Book Winner!  This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from bestselling author, Empire actor and...
Wonderful Me : A First Guide to Taking Care of Yourself
Shapiro, Nancy.
Paper Book
Discover simple ways children can look after themselves, from naming feelings and moving their body, to building boundaries, and caring for their friends! Learning to look after yourself is an important part of growing up, and it can also be fun! By being mindful of...
Respect : consent, boundaries and being in charge of you
Brian, Rachel
Paper Book
Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time!  Buy this book if you're looking for: ★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time 
Just because I am : a child's book of affirmation
Payne, Lauren Murphy
Ebook
Young children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves and recognize their own worth--"not because of the things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have . . . just because I am." This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children helps them...

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