Books about Cooperation

  1. Stone Soup

    by Ann McGovern
    Three clever soldiers convince a village to contribute ingredients for a delicious soup.

    A clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone. As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add more and more ingredients until the soup ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Ten Apples Up On Top!

    by Dr. Seuss
    A counting story with silly animals, illustrating the importance of friendship and sharing.

    Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balance on their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and ... (Goodreads)

  3. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

    by Mo Willems
    A pigeon's mischievous attempts to drive a bus and the humorous exchange between reader and pigeon.

    When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place—a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way ... (Goodreads)

  4. From Head to Toe

    by Eric Carle
    A journey of exploration through animals and their unique movements.

    From Eric Carle, the, New York Times, bestselling creator of beloved books including, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and, The Grouchy Ladybug,, comes, From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book ... (Goodreads)

  5. Horton Hears a Who!

    by Dr. Seuss
    An elephant embarks on a mission to save a small planet, proving the power of friendship.

    The book tells the story of Horton the Elephant , who, while splashing in a pool, hears a small speck of dust talking to him. Horton surmises that a small person lives on the speck and places it on a ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Cay

    by Theodore Taylor
    A young boy and an elderly man, stranded on a small island, confront the challenges of survival together.

    When World War II breaks out, 11-year-old Phillip Enright and his mother board the S.S. Hato to Virginia because his mother feels it is unsafe to stay in Curaçao with the German submarines ... (Wikipedia)

  7. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

    by Adele Faber
    A guide for parents to communicate effectively with their children, using empathy and respect to build strong relationships.

    The ultimate “parenting bible” (,The Boston Globe,), a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child from the #1, New York Times, bestselling authors. Adele Faber and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    A playful story of letters competing to climb a coconut tree.

    The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"–which probably seemed like a ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

    by Don Wood
    A resourceful mouse outwits a hungry bear to save a strawberry.

    First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Day the Crayons Came Home

    by Drew Daywalt
    A hilarious story about a young boy's unique way of dealing with the runaway crayons that have come back to him.

    The companion to the #1 blockbuster bestseller,, The Day the Crayons Quit,! I'm not sure what it is about this kid Duncan, but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters! Having soothed the ... (Goodreads)

  11. Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior

    by Kerry Patterson
    Learn how to handle difficult conversations and confrontations in a constructive way, leading to positive outcomes and improved relationships.

    The authors of the New York Times bestseller Crucial Conversations show you how to achieve personal, team, and organizational success by healing broken promises, resolving violated expectations, and ... (Goodreads)

  12. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A humorous story of a young boy's attempt to satisfy the endless requests of a mouse.

    A boy gives a cookie to a mouse. The mouse asks for a glass of milk. He then requests a straw (to drink the milk), a mirror (to avoid a milk mustache), nail scissors (to trim his hair in the mirror), ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Dies the Fire

    by S.M. Stirling
    After a mysterious global catastrophe, a small group of survivors must adapt to an ancient way of life.

    Mike Havel is a former United States Marine , a veteran of the 1991 Persian Gulf invasion , and bush pilot. On March 17, 1998, at 6:15 pm PST , Havel is flying over the Bitterroot Mountain Range in ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Wisdom of Crowds

    by James Surowiecki
    Examining the power of collective intelligence to solve problems, make decisions and drive innovation.

    In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant–better at ... (Goodreads)

  15. Stuck

    by Oliver Jeffers
    A young boy struggles to free a kite stuck in a tree, learning along the way that sometimes help is needed.

    From the illustrator of the #1 smash, The Day the Crayons Quit, comes another bestseller–a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite! When Floyd's kite ... (Goodreads)

  16. Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

    by Adele Faber
    Practical strategies for raising children in a way that encourages healthy relationships between siblings.

    Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Listen So Kids Will Talk , Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they ... (Goodreads)

  17. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

    by Roger Fisher
    Strategies for successful negotiating, reaching win-win agreements.

    Describes a method of negotiation that isolates problems, focuses on interests, creates new options, and uses objective criteria to help two parties reach an agreement Amazon.com description: Product ... (Goodreads)

  18. Little Blue Truck

    by Alice Schertle
    Cheerful story of friendship, kindness, and helping each other.

    Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up—that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Midnight

    by Erin Hunter
    A young house cat named Rusty ventures into the wild and joins a clan of feral cats, facing challenges and danger along the way.

    More than a year has passed since the previous book, The Darkest Hour . Bramblepaw , Tigerstar 's son, has received his warrior name, Brambleclaw. Firestar has had two kits with Sandstorm, named ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners

    by Stan Berenstain
    A lesson in manners and politeness, as the Berenstain Bears learn the importance of courtesy.

    "When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan–a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

    by Mo Willems
    A duckling tries to figure out how to get a cookie from a stubborn, strict grown-up.

    Much to the chagrin of Pigeon, little Duckling uses very polite manners to request a cookie, and actually gets one. Filled with righteous fury, Pigeon loses his temper and complains bitterly about ... (Goodreads)

  22. Stone Soup

    by Marcia Brown
    A group of strangers come together to contribute to a magical soup that satisfies their hunger.

    First published in 1947, this classic picture book has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. The story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a ... (Goodreads)

  23. My Friend Rabbit

    by Eric Rohmann
    An unlikely friendship between a rabbit and a mouse, creating magical and unexpected adventures.

    Rabbit saves the day in a most ingenious way. When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. From Caldecott Honor award winner Eric Rohmann comes ... (Goodreads)

  24. Stone Soup

    by Jon J. Muth
    Three monks arrive in a village and teach the importance of sharing by making soup from a stone.

    Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success

    by Adam M. Grant
    Exploring the power of relationships and how giving can lead to success.

    Give and Take highlights what effective networking, collaboration, influence, negotiation, and leadership skills have in common. For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Animals of Farthing Wood

    by Colin Dann
    A group of woodland animals flee their homes to escape destruction and embark on a perilous journey to find a new home.

    The story opens with the animals discovering that their small pond has been filled in. Humans dug up the surrounding heath some time ago, and have reduced the size of Farthing Wood itself since then, ... (Wikipedia)

  27. If You Give a Pig a Party

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A pig's birthday party gets out of hand as it spirals into an unforgettable adventure.

    If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house. When she's finished, she'll put on her favorite dress... Fans of, ... (Barnes & Noble)

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