Character Education in a Children’s Short Story Book entitled “Linda has a Papaya Garden”

This study aims to describe structures and the values of character education in children's storybook "Linda has a Papaya Garden" by Astry Lestari. research uses qualitative with descriptive analysis method. The technique used collecting data is through documentation analyze content analysis. results showed that Lestari story structure consisting themes, characters characterizations, settings, plots messages. Meanwhile, educational contained are religious, honest, disciplined, hardworking, creative, curious, appreciating achievement, caring for environment, responsibility. message this conveys importance preserving humility toughness as basic instil development.