Category Review: Building Character and Moral Development in Children Introduction: The category of building character and moral development in children is a crucial one. It involves helping children develop the skills they need to become responsible, ethical, and compassionate individuals who can contribute positively to society. The products reviewed here are all aimed at achieving this goal, either through storytelling or practical advice. Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Character: Choices That Matter Around the World is a book that tells real stories of children from around the world and their choices. It aims to inspire children to make positive choices in their own lives by showing them how others have done it. The book covers topics such as bullying, poverty, and conflict resolution. RJ - Boy Detective #1: The Mysterious Crate is a fun short story mystery for children ages 9-12. It teaches children about problem-solving skills and the importance of teamwork in solving problems. The book also includes lessons on honesty and integrity, as RJ must make ethical choices throughout the story. What Do You Stand For? For Kids: A Guide to Building Character is a practical guide for parents and educators to help children develop strong character traits. It covers topics such as kindness, respect, and responsibility, and provides examples of how these traits can be applied in everyday life. The book also includes exercises and activities to help children practice these traits. A Child's Book of Character Building: Growing Up in God's World - At Home, at School, at Play, Book 1 is a religious text aimed at helping children develop strong character traits through biblical teachings. It covers topics such as love, forgiveness, and humility, and provides examples of how these traits can be applied in everyday life. Hunt: A Shifters/Wildcats Short Story is a short story that teaches children about the importance of honesty and integrity. The main character must make ethical choices throughout the story, and learns valuable lessons about doing what's right even when it's difficult. Building Character with True Stories from Nature is a book that uses nature as an example to teach children about strong character traits. It covers topics such as perseverance, cooperation, and adaptability, and provides examples of how these traits can be applied in everyday life. The book also includes exercises and activities to help children practice these traits. Dragonfriend Treasury - The Complete Dragonfriend Series is a series of books that teaches children about the importance of friendship and loyalty. The main character must learn to trust others and work together with them to overcome challenges, and learns valuable lessons about doing what's right even when it's difficult. Chicken Soup for the Child's Soul: Character-Building Stories to Read with Kids Ages 5 - 8 is a collection of stories that teach children about strong character traits through relatable examples. The book covers topics such as kindness, respect, and responsibility, and provides examples of how these traits can be applied in everyday life. Magical Misperception is a story that teaches children about the importance of honesty and integrity. The main character must learn to tell the truth even when it's difficult, and learns valuable lessons about doing what's right even when it's not easy. Buzzle Billy: A Book About Sharing is a book that teaches children about the importance of sharing and generosity. The main character must learn to share his possessions with others and learns valuable lessons about giving back and helping those in need. Conclusion: Overall, these products are all aimed at building strong character traits in children through storytelling or practical advice. They cover a range of topics such as honesty, integrity, kindness, respect, and responsibility, and provide examples of how these traits can be applied in everyday life.