A Sweet and Simple Children’s Book That Teaches Empathy, Manners, and Self-Respect

About the Book

Respect is more than good manners—it’s how we show kindness, care, and understanding to others and ourselves.

In What Is Respect?, children learn what respect looks like in everyday life: listening, sharing, being gentle, caring for nature, and practicing self-love.
Through warm rhymes and cheerful illustrations, kids discover how small actions—like waiting their turn, saying “thank you,” and helping others—make the world feel safe and kind for everyone.

Perfect for ages 4 to 8, this story supports social-emotional learning at home or in the classroom.

What Kids will Learn

💛 Kindness & Empathy: How to listen, care, and understand others.

🌎 Respect for All: From friends to family to nature itself.

🙌 Boundaries & Safety: Personal space and hands-to-yourself habits.

💪 Self-Respect: Caring for your own body, feelings, and needs.

Educational Connections

Teachers, parents, and counselors use What Is Respect? for:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – self-awareness, empathy, communication
• Character Education – manners, boundaries, gratitude
• Classroom Community Building – respectful speech and kind play

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Book Details

Author	Michael Sciortino
Imprint	Dream Tree Publishing
Format	Paperback / Full-Color Picture Book
Ages	4 – 8 years
Themes	Respect • Empathy • Kindness • Boundaries • Self-Love
ISBN	(enter ISBN here)

Why Kids and Parents Love It

Children connect with its gentle rhymes and bright illustrations, while parents and teachers love its clear message that respect starts with kindness and listening.
It’s a perfect addition to any SEL library or classroom discussion on how to care for ourselves and each other.

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