Examples of an authors message/lesson

Help those in need.

Be kind.
Do not brag.
Share with others.
Be honest.
Dont judge the actions of other people.
Appreciate what you have.
Selfishness can have negative consequences.
Be true to yourself.
When people work together, more can be
accomplished.
Always do your best.
Be prepared.
Dont give up.
Mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from
them.
Make good decisions.
Be tolerant of the views of others, even if you
dont agree.
Friendship can come in forms you dont expect.
Procrastination can have negative consequences.
Do not trust everyone you meet.
Laziness can have negative consequences.
Listen to your parents.
Dont be a bully.
Be patient.

Books that have an authors message/lesson

Mr. Peabody's Apples

How to Lose All Your Friends
If Everybody Did
Wolf!
Joseph Had A Little Overcoat
The Story of Ferdinand
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Squids Will Be Squids
Three Hens and A Peacock
Leo the Late Bloomer
William's Doll
Miss Rumphius
The Ants and the Grasshopper (fable)
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
Horton Hatches the Egg
Whoever You Are
Earrings
Tops and Bottoms
The Pigs Picnic