The virtue project defines orderliness as “creating an environment of peace and order. Planning step by step instead of going in circles.”  This book list exemplifies different ways in which orderliness can present itself and shows the importance of having an orderly environment and consistent routines.

The Numberlys

Written and Illustrated by William Joyce and Christina Ellis

The virtue of orderliness is explored through a world with no letters, no joy and no color.  Only order and numbers. Soon a group decides to change their world because they were confident that it needed something more.  Stresses the importance of both joy and order in a community

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness #courage #change #community #amazingillustrations

Still Stuck

Written and Illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake

The virtue of orderliness is explored through the imagination of a little boy and wondering what would happen if he gets stuck when changing his shirt.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #curiosity #wonder #imagination #smallmoments

Froggy Gets Dressed

Written by Jonathan London

Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

The virtue of orderliness is explored when Froggy is getting dressed to enjoy the snow and keeps forgetting to put on a piece of clothing.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #routine #joyfulness #gettingdressed

A Little Spot of Organization

Written and Illustrated by Diane Alber

The virtue of orderliness is explored when Spot helps two children to organize their rooms and shows them the benefit of an orderly environment.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #routine #organization #helpfulness

I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!

Written by Karen Beaumont

Illustrated by David Carrow

The virtue of orderliness is explored when a child paints his house and body and accepts the consequences for not being orderly.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness #creativity #rhyme

Fruits in Suits

Written and Illustrated by Jared Chapman

The virtue of orderliness is explored by stressing the importance of wearing swimming suits in the pool. Can lead to a discussion of proper swimwear.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness

Too Much Glue

Written by Jason LaFebvre

Illustrated by Zac Retz

The virtue of orderliness is explored when Matty uses too much glue and gets stuck to the table at school.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness #selfcontrol

Ready Rabbit Gets Ready

Written and Illustrated by Brenna Maloney

The virtue of orderliness is explored through a story on how NOT to get ready in the morning.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #imagination

Dragon Gets By

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey

The virtue of orderliness is explored through Dragon showing the fun side of chores and responsibility.

Teachable Moments: #orderliness #responsibility #flexibility #joyfulness