The Virtues Project defines cleanliness as “keeping our bodies, our thoughts and our spaces clean. An environment of order and beauty brings peace to our souls.”  Instilling cleanliness in children helps them, not only to have good hygiene, but also to be independent, have self confidence and boost their self-esteem. These picture books will engage readers in different ways we can have cleanliness in our everyday lives.

Do Not Lick This Book

Written by Iden Ben Barak

Illustrated by Julian Frost

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through a look at microbes and the effect they can have on our bodies.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #health #humanbody #responsibility #causeandeffect

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Tidy

Written and Illustrated by Emily Gravett

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through a skunk trying to keep the forest floor clean.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #responsibility #selfdiscipline #community #helpfulness

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Tooth Fairy

Written and Illustrated by Audrey Wood

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through a little girl who fakes losing a tooth and learns the importance of teeth hygiene.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #responsibility #selfdiscipline#causeandeffect

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Sweet Tooth

Written by Margie Palatini

Illustrated by Jack E. Davis

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through a small boy and his big sweet tooth.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #responsibility #moderation #selfdiscipline #causeandeffect

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Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth

Written by Sanjay Patel

Illustrated by Emily Haynes

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through the tale of Ganesha breaking his tooth on a sweet snack.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #selfdiscipline #causeandeffect #moderation

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My Wobbly Tooth Must Not Ever Never Fall Out

Written and Illustrated by Lauren Child

The virtue of cleanliness is explored when Lola loses her tooth.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #helpfulness #causeandeffect

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Dirty Bertie

Written and Illustrated by David Roberts

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through Bertie, a boy with questionable hygiene.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness

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I Can Explain

Written and Illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through trying to come up with silly reasons for bad manners.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #creativity

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Chirpy Charlie’s Teeth

Written by Marta Zafrilla

Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer

The virtue of cleanliness is explored through Charlie, wanting to brush his teeth like his human friend.

Teachable Moments: #cleanliness #helpfulness #friendliness

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