What do Behavior Bear, Do’er Duck, Friendship Frog, Healthy Hippo, Manners Monkey, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit, Self-Esteem Elephant, and Warm-Hearted Walrus have in common? They are the embodiment of the nine traits all children should strive for, according to Characters with Character: good behavior, perseverance, friendship, healthy habits, manners, respect, responsibility, self-esteem, and kindness. Through stories, art projects, hands-on activities and even live costumed characters, these traits are introduced and reinforced and talked about in an interactive and meaningful way through this nonprofit organization.