Town Values | October | Responsibility, Accountability, and Justice
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Responsibility is defined as "accepting the consequences (results) for one's behavior." Accountability is the ability to answer for one's actions. See also Reliability. Justice is defined as "Acting honorably and fairly in accordance with recognized law." See also Respect for Laws and Rules.
A Bird's Best Friend, Tish Sommers. E FIC Som
Big Bird learns that taking care of a puppy is a big responsibility.
Allyson J. Cat, Dandi Daley Knorr. E FIC Kno
Katy finds a stray cat in a trash can and is allowed to keep it—if she
promises to care for it. She does a good job at first, but needs reminding.
Am I In Trouble? Using Discipline to Teach Young Children Responsibility, Richard Curwin. J PAR 694.64
Suggestions for teachers, parents and other care providers for teaching
responsibility for children up to age ten.
Arthur's Computer Disaster, Marc Brown. E FIC Bro
Arthur disobeys his mother by playing his favorite game on her computer,
which leads to a lesson in taking responsibility for one's actions.
Back Yard Angel, Judy Delton. J FIC Del
Although ten-year-old Angel loves her little brother Rags dearly, the
constant responsibility of taking care of him weighs heavily on her young
shoulders.
Being Danny's Dog, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. J FIC Nay
Ten-year-old T.R. and his twelve-year-old brother Danny move to Rosemary
Acres with their mother and find new friends as well as a lot of community
rules to follow.
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game, Stan Berenstain. E FIC Ber
Members of the Bear family try to solve their problems without playing
the blame game of arguing over who is responsible for every disaster.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Pets, Stan & Jan Berenstain. E
FIC Ber
Brother and Sister Bear learn that a new puppy is not a plaything, but
a responsibility.
The Boggart, Susan Cooper. J FIC Coo
After visiting the castle in Scotland which her family has inherited,
Emily finds that she has accidentally brought back with her a boggart,
an invisible and mischievous spirit.
The Boy Who Lived With the Bears and Other Iroquois Stories, Joseph Bruchac.
J 398.24 Bru
A collection of traditional Iroquois tales in which animals learn about
the importance of caring and responsibility and the dangers of selfishness
and pride.
Caring for My Baby Sister, Jane Moncure. E FIC Mon
A little boy explains his responsibilities as a big brother as he entertains
and protects his baby sister. Also Caring for My Kitty, Caring for my
Home , and Caring for My Things.
Chasing the Falconers, Gordon Korman Gordon. J FIC Kor
Aidan and Meg Falconer are their parents' only hope. The Falconers are facing life in prison-unless Aidan and Meg can follow a trail of clues to prove their innocence. The problem? Right now they're trapped in a juvenile detention center. Until they escape one night-and find themselves on the run, both from the authorities and from a sinister attacker who has his own reason to stop them. The Falconers must use their wits to make it across the country, with plenty of tests along the way.
The Cow of No Color: Riddle Stories and Justice Tales From Around the
World, Nina Jaffe. J FIC Jaf
Stories, collected from around the world, in which a character faces a
problem situation which requires that he make a decision about what is
fair or just.
Family For Sale, Eth Clifford. J FIC Cli
When their mother goes away for two weeks, five siblings take turns being
in charge.
Fighting Mountaineers: the Struggle for Justice in the Appalachians,
Edwin D. Hoffman. J 303.61 Hof
Relates seven historical episodes which demonstrate how the struggle for
justice has been a part of the heritage of the people of Appalachia.
The Fisherman and His Wife, Jacob Grimm. J 398.2 Gri
Retells the fate of the fisherman's greedy wife who was never satisfied
with the wishes granted her.
Flyaway Girl, Ann Grifalconi. E FIC Gri
Sent by her mother to the edge of the Niger, Nsia encounters many distractions,
until the ancestors' spirits guide her on her way to becoming a wise little
woman.
Free radical, Claire Rudolf Murphy. J FIC Mur
In Fairbanks, Alaska, in the middle of the summer Little League baseball season, fifteen-year-old Luke is stunned when his mother confesses that she is wanted by the FBI for her role in the death of a student during an anti-Vietnam War protest thirty years ago.
Fudge, Charlotte Graeber. J FIC Gra
Chad's parents agree to let him take the puppy, Fudge, on a trial basis
if he takes care of her.
I Think He Likes Me, Elizabeth Winthrop. E FIC Win
A little girl proves to her parents that she can be trusted with her new
baby brother.
I want a dog [book/video], Sheldon Cohen. J KIT I
In this animated movie, May wants a dog more than anything else in the world.
In the eye of the storm, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel. J FIC Kim
With the threat of further violence from pro-slavery border ruffians ever-present, nine-year-old Bill must run the farm, even after his father comes home to recuperate from his knife wound, and go to school.
The Indian in the Cupboard, Lynne Reid Banks. E FIC Rei
Omri discovers accidentally that with a special key, his new cupboard
brings plastic figures to life. He finds that being responsible for the
life of another can be a tremendous burden.
Justice, Kevin Osborn. J 320.01 Osb
Discusses the meaning of justice and gives examples of "just" behavior
and its importance in life.
Keeping Barney, Jessie Haas. J FIC Haa
Actually having a horse and taking care of it, instead of just dreaming
about it, is more than Sarah bargained for.
Marvin Redpost: Alone in His Teacher's House, Louis Sachar. J FIC Sac
Marvin is pleased when his teacher asks him to take care of her dog while
she's away, but he soon finds out that there's more pressure than he likes.
Mine and Yours: A Child's Book About Rights and Responsibilities, Joy Wilt.
J HL 170 Wil
Lists the rights that children automatically have and explains the responsibilities
that accompany these rights.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: an African Tale, John Steptoe. E FIC Ste
Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet,
go before the king, who is choosing a wife.
Our Sixth-grade Sugar Babies, Eve Bunting. J FIC Bun
Vicki and her best friend fear that their sixth grade project, carrying
around five-pound bags of sugar to learn about parental responsibility,
will make them look ridiculous in the eyes of the seventh grade boy they
both love.
Responsibility [video] J VIDEO 155.23 Int
Explores the character trait of responsibility using graphics intertwined with real life situations.
Responsibility, N. Pemberton. E FIC Pem
Suggests ways to show responsibility, such as remembering to feed kitty,
eating one's peas, and wearing boots in the rain.
Responsibility, Lucia Raatma. J 179.9 Raa
Explains the virtue of responsibility and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.
Responsibility: Annie Shows Off, Shelagh Canning. E FIC Can
When she is supposed to be delivering cakes for her mother, Annie wrecks
her new bike while racing, so her animal friends tell her the story of
Daedalus and Icarus to teach her about acting responsibly.
Shadrach's Crossing: a Novel, Avi. J FIC Avi
Living on a poor island in 1932, a young boy determines, despite his family's
bitter opposition, to identify and somehow bring to justice the liquor
smugglers who have been terrorizing the island.
Temba Dawn, Alec Lea. J FIC Lea
A Scottish boy accepts responsibility for raising a calf from birth, a
task which helps him adjust to the eventual loss of the family's dairy
farm.
Touching Spirit Bear, Ben Mikaelsen. J FIC Mik
After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to
prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the
native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island
where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.
Treeful of Pigs, Arnold Lobel. E FIC Lob
A farmer's wife uses drastic measures to make her husband help her take
care of their pigs.
Value of Responsibility, Ann Johnson. J 921 Bunche
Ralph Buche was the first African-American to be a division head in the
Department of State, helped draw up the charter for the United Nations,
and was given the Nobel Peace Prize.
What It Means to Be – Responsible, Elma Schemenauer. J 158 Sch
You Can Depend On Me, Margaret Reuter. E FIC Reu
No matter how hard Dan tries to show he is dependable, something always
seems to go wrong; but he keeps on trying and his efforts are finally
recognized.
You're a Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman, Claudia Mills. J FIC Mil
Twelve-year-old Julius has his hands full over the summer when his mother
attempts to improve his grades and teach him responsibility by signing
him up for a French class and getting him a job babysitting.