“What are the best books about Kindness?” We looked at 276 of the top Kindness books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!
The top 29 titles, all appearing on 3 or more “Best Kindness” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 225+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.
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A Reading Rainbow book for your childRecommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books. Teach kindness, courtesy, respect and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends.
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Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behaviour as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves.
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One good turn deserves another – and another – in this universal tale about the contagiousness of being kind. Hen gives Pig an unexpected present. “How kind!” says Pig. Pig is so touched, in fact, that he decides to do something kind too. So Pig gives Rabbit a gift. “How kind!” says Rabbit, who does something kind for Cow, who is kind to Cat, who wants to be kind in turn. Where will all of this kindness lead?
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I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
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Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.
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Mr. Rabbit’s new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn’t know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you’d like them to treat you, advises wise Mr. Owl. And so begins Mr. Rabbit’s reflection on good manners. In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor–just follow the Golden Rule! This title has Common Core connections.
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you – everybody knows the Golden rule. But where does it come from and why is it important? It’s easy to say, but what does it mean? Why is it called Golden? Here, a grandfather explains to his grandson the importance of this simple rule and demonstrates the wonderful effect following it.
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Random acts of kindness pictured on a paper quilt Minna and her classmates have been asked by their teacher, Mrs. Bloom, to work on a Kindness Project. Mrs. Bloom wants them to do and draw and share an act of kindness. Minna and her family do lots of kind things, but Minna can’t decide which one is right for her project. Then she starts writing and drawing and cutting—and an idea for a paper quilt picturing many acts of kindness begins to take shape! Important lessons about being kind to each other are depicted in NANCY ELIZABETH WALLACE’s charming artwork using origami, recycled paper, markers, crayons, and colored pencils.
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Each kindness makes the world a little better Chloe and her friends won’t play with the new girl, Maya. Maya is different–she wears hand-me-downs and plays with old-fashioned toys. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her gang, they reject her. Eventually, Maya plays alone, and then stops coming to school altogether. When Chloe’s teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she’d shown a little kindness toward Maya. This unforgettable book is written and illustrated by the award-winning team that created The Other Side and the Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon.
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When Mrs. Ruler asks five of her kindergarteners to miss recess, she’s got a special plan up her sleeve. She’s about to teach a new golden rule: KINDNESS IS COOL Soon the entire class is doing so many good deeds that their kindness bulletin board barely fits their classroom From clearing the table after dinner, to helping the elderly, one kindergarten class is proving that kids really can make a difference. Count along with Mrs. Ruler’s class. Can all their good deeds really add up to 100 acts of kindness? Acclaimed picture book author Margery Cuyler will inspire children of all ages to have a heart and save the world
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Winner of Mom’s Choice Award, Teacher’s Choice and Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards A colorful picture book that will warm the hearts of children and adults alike, each of its pages contain endearing examples and vibrant illustrations to inspire children to grow into grateful, caring, and giving people. It provides a wonderful way to calm children before sleep, ease their fears, and help them develop an appreciation for good work. Also included are activity pages to help children practice skills for creating gratitude, compassion, and beauty in daily life.
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But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. “I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes.” All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for “want,” just “need,” and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has — warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend — are worth more than the things he wants.
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A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend… Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party… until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine. From esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. Any parent, teacher, or counselor looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children will find The Invisible Boy a valuable and important resource.
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One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. “Somebody loves you” the note says. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands in town. “But who, ” Mr. Hatch wonders, “could that somebody be?” After some time, Mr. Hatch discovers just who his secret admirer is and, in doing so, enjoys the biggest surprise of his life!
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Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of 2015 A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2015 Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.
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Celebrate the fifteenth anniversary edition of this feel-good story that continues to inspire and celebrate a world full of ordinary deeds! Can one child’s good deed change the world? It can when she’s Ordinary Mary—an ordinary girl from an ordinary school, on her way to her ordinary house—who stumbles upon ordinary blueberries. When she decides to pick them for her neighbor, Mrs. Bishop, she starts a chain reaction that multiplies around the world. Updated illustrations and endpapers are now paired with this beloved storyline as it stirs a whole new generation on to more random acts of kindness–proving one child’s compassion and empathy really can change the world.
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Kadir Nelson, acclaimed author of Baby Bear and winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity. With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, If You Plant a Seed demonstrates not only the process of planting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.
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This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children’s literature that is “just about perfect.” This high-quality paperback features vibrant illustrations colorized by Rosemary Wells! Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White’s Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
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In the newest addition to Rana DiOrio’s “What Does It Mean To Be…?” series, DiOrio shows that every act of kindness is also an act of courage, and how small gestures can make a big difference to other people, animals, the planet, and even oneself.
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In a spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing. “No one saw the bird fall.” In a city full of hurried people, only young Will notices the bird lying hurt on the ground. With the help of his sympathetic mother, he gently wraps the injured bird and takes it home. In classic Bob Graham style, the beauty is in the details: the careful ministrations with an eyedropper, the bedroom filled with animal memorabilia, the saving of the single feather as a good-luck charm for the bird’s return to the sky. Wistful and uplifting, here is a tale of possibility — and of the souls who never doubt its power.
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Inspired by real events and told only in pictures, this is an empowering picture book from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team about one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. This simple yet powerful picture book tells the story of an elementary school girl named Vanessa who is bullied and a fellow student who witnesses the act and is at first unsure of how to help. I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old.
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When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn’t go the way she’d imagined, will she remember to give it to herself? In today’s hypercompetitive world, kids often internalize the message that their worth is attached to their accomplishments and that messing up is something to be ashamed of, rather than a normal part of life, which can lead to critical self-talk. Listening with My Heart reminds us of the other golden rule—to treat ourselves like we would treat a friend. When we do this, we are practicing self-compassion. Listening with My Heart is a beautifully illustrated book that touches on the universal themes of kindness, empathy and self-compassion. It includes kid-friendly self-compassion / mindfulness exercises.
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“Once there was a tree…and she loved a little boy.” So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk…and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.
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In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney’s wordless adaptation of one of Aesop’s most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he’d planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher’s trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes.
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Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. But one day—”Ah-choo!”—he woke up with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn’t make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests. Philip C. Stead’s gently humorous tale of friendship and dedication is illustrated by his wife Erin E. Stead’s elegant drawings, embellished with subtle hints of color.
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Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman’s masterful narration brings to life the heartwarming tale of Horton the elephant. Original music and sound effects complement the retelling.
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Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten’s First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. “You’re named after a flower!” teases Victoria. “Let’s smell her,” says Jo. Chrysanthemum wilts. What will it take to make her blossom again?
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A lyrical and joyful celebration of inclusion and respect First featured as a song on the widely popular Sesame Street, the beloved educational children’s television show, We All Sing with the Same Voice is a joyous read-aloud that embraces the notion that no matter where children live or what they look like, they’re all the same where it counts—at heart! With colorful illustrations from Geisel Honor-winning artist Paul Meisel, this celebration of love and respect has been noted by many teachers and parents as a top pick for teaching empathy. This hardcover edition comes with a CD of the song. I live across the street, In the mountains, On the beach. I come from everywhere, And my name is you.
# | Books | Authors | Lists |
30 | A Chair for My Mother | Vera B. Williams | My Little Poppies |
– | – | – | Simple Most |
31 | Be Kind | Pat Zietlow Miller | Childhood 101 |
– | – | – | Goodreads |
32 | Because of You | Family Reading | |
– | – | – | Family Reading |
33 | Come With Me | Holly M. McGhee | Look For Little Helpers |
– | – | – | Goodreads |
34 | Everybody’s Welcome | Read Brightly | |
– | – | – | Natural Beach Living |
35 | I See Kindness Everywhere | Shelley Frost | Humane Education |
– | – | – | Barnes & Boble |
36 | I’ll Always Love You | Family Reading | |
– | – | – | Family Reading |
37 | Kindness Counts: A Story for Teaching Random Acts of Kindness (Without Limits) | Bryan Smith | NWI Times |
– | – | – | Look For Little Helpers |
38 | Most People | Michael Leannah | Look For Little Helpers |
– | – | – | Goodreads |
39 | Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale | John Steptoe | Goodreads |
– | – | – | Five Books |
40 | One | Kathryn Otoshi | Look For Little Helpers |
– | – | – | Do You Yoga |
41 | Pass It On | Sophy Henn | Look For Little Helpers |
– | – | – | Goodreads |
42 | Plant a Kiss | Amy Krouse Rosenthal | Childhood 101 |
– | – | – | Natural Beach Living |
43 | Please Don’t Tease Tootsie | Humane Education | |
– | – | – | Simple Most |
44 | Rude Cakes | Rowboat Watkins | WHCA91 |
– | – | – | BuzzFeed |
45 | Strictly No Elephants | Lisa Mantchev | Goodreads |
– | – | – | Natural Beach Living |
46 | The Jelly Donut Difference: Sharing Kindness with the World | Maria Dismondy | Look For Little Helpers |
– | – | – | Proud To Be Primary |
47 | The Monsters’ Monster | Patrick McDonnell | Readers Digest |
– | – | – | Goodreads |
48 | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | Family Reading |
– | – | – | Do You Yoga |
49 | The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade | Justin Roberts | Look For Little Helpers |
– | – | – | Goodreads |
50 | The Sneetches and Other Stories (1953) | Readers Digest | |
– | – | – | Michele Borba |
51 | We’re All Wonders | R.J. Palacio | Goodreads |
– | – | – | Look For Little Helpers |
52 | What If Everybody Did That? | Ellen Javernick | Intentional Home Schooling |
– | – | – | Still Being Molly |
53 | You Are Friendly | Pre-K Pages | |
– | – | – | Look For Little Helpers |
54 | A Boy, A Dog and A Frog (1967) | Readers Digest | |
55 | A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love | Michelle Edwards | Goodreads |
56 | A Hug For You | Family Reading | |
57 | A is for Action: The ABC’s of Taking Action | Jeff Hoffart and Tosca Killoran | NWI Times |
58 | A Lesson Before Dying, | Michele Borba | |
59 | A New Coat for Anna | Michele Borba | |
60 | A Special Trade | Michele Borba | |
61 | A Splendid Friend, Indeed | Highlights | |
62 | Absolutely Almost | Lisa Graff | Goodreads |
63 | Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse | Marcy Campbell | Goodreads |
64 | Al Capone Does My Shirts | Thriving | |
65 | Aliens Love Astronauts: Children’s Book: Funny Rhyming Bedtime Story – Picture Book / Beginner Reader, About Making New Friends and Helping Others, for ages 3-7 (Top of the Wardrobe Gang Picture 4) | Natural Beach Living | |
66 | All Together Now | Family Reading | |
67 | Angel Child, Dragon Child, | Michele Borba | |
68 | Animals Being Kind | Babies To Bookworms | |
69 | Apps and Games | Big Life Journal | |
70 | Azzi in Between | Sarah Garland | Five Books |
71 | Baby Be Kind | PJ Library | |
72 | Bagels from Benny | PJ Library | |
73 | Be a Friend | Intentional Home Schooling | |
74 | Bear Feels Sick | Kama Wilson | Do You Yoga |
75 | Bear Says Thanks | Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman | A Healthy Slice Of Coffee |
76 | Because Amelia Smiled | David Ezra Stein | Goodreads |
77 | Because of Winn-Dixie | Big Life Journal | |
78 | Black Like Me, | Michele Borba | |
79 | Blubber | Michele Borba | |
80 | Bob and Otto | Pre-K Pages | |
81 | Bucket Filling | Big Life Journal | |
82 | Building Blocks, | Michele Borba | |
83 | Can’t You Sleep Little Bear? | Family Reading | |
84 | Catching a Storyfish | Highlights | |
85 | Chicken Sunday | Patricia Polacco | Rolling Prairie Reader |
86 | Children of the River | Michele Borba | |
87 | Color Your World with Kindness | A Better World | Proud To Be Primary |
88 | Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons (2006) | Readers Digest | |
89 | Corduroy | Don Freeman | Rolling Prairie Reader |
90 | Counting By 7s | Teach Mama | |
91 | Cy Makes a Friend | Highlights | |
92 | Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World | Lizzie Velasquez | Standard |
93 | Dear Mr | Michele Borba | |
94 | Do Nice, Be Kind, Spread Happy | Look For Little Helpers | |
95 | Dogger | Shirley Hughes | Childhood 101 |
96 | Don’t Laugh at Me | Steve Seskin | My Little Poppies |
97 | Duck, Duck, Goose | Pre-K Pages | |
98 | El Deafo | Teach Mama | |
99 | Empathy Activity Kit, by Happy Heart Kid | Big Life Journal | |
100 | Estie the Mensch | PJ Library | |
101 | Extra Yarn | Mac Barnett | Goodreads |
102 | Farewell to Manzanar, | Michele Borba | |
103 | Fat, Fat Rose Marie, | Michele Borba | |
104 | Finding Perfect | Thriving | |
105 | Fish in a Tree | Thriving | |
106 | Fly Away Home, | Michele Borba | |
107 | Fly Free! | Humane Education | |
108 | Fox’s Garden | Princesse Camcam | Goodreads |
109 | Friendship Over | Highlights | |
110 | Garvey’s Choice | Highlights | |
111 | Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart | Dion Leonard | NWI Times |
112 | Good Night, Bat! Good Morning, Squirrel! | Highlights | |
113 | Great Expectations, | Michele Borba | |
114 | Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three rules for a happier life | Big Life Journal | |
115 | Grumpy Gloria (2006) | Readers Digest | |
116 | Guess How Much I Love You | Family Reading | |
117 | Hank Finds an Egg | Rebecca Dudley | Goodreads |
118 | Hanna’s Sabbath Dress: An Israeli Folktale | PJ Library | |
119 | Harry’s Lovely Spring Day: Teaching children the value of kindness. (Harry The Happy Mouse Book 1) | Natural Beach Living | |
120 | Heartprints | P.K. Hallinan | Barnes & Boble |
121 | How Dalia Put a Big Yellow Comforter Inside a Tiny Blue Box | PJ Library | |
122 | How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? | Pre-K Pages | |
123 | Hug Machine | Scott Campbell | Childhood 101 |
124 | Humble and Kind | Tim McGraw | My Little Poppies |
125 | Hunter and His Dog | Humane Education | |
126 | I Am Kind | Natural Beach Living | |
127 | I Like Myself! (2004) | Readers Digest | |
128 | I Love My Mama | Family Reading | |
129 | I Love You Little One | Family Reading | |
130 | I Share: A board book about being kind and generous (Learning About Me & You) | Natural Beach Living | |
131 | Jasmine and Maddie | Highlights | |
132 | K is for Kindness | Read Brightly | |
133 | Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome | Big Life Journal | |
134 | Kindfulness | Padraig O’Morain | Standard |
135 | Kindness Can Start a Beautiful Friendship | Babies To Bookworms | |
136 | Kindness Matters! Easy Ways You Can Make Your School a Kinder Place | KidsForPeaceUSA | Proud To Be Primary |
137 | Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children | Sarah Conover | My Little Poppies |
138 | Kindness: Change your life and make the world a kinder place | Gill Hasson | Standard |
139 | Kindness: The Little Thing that Matters Most | Jamie Thurston | Standard |
140 | Kiss Good Night | Family Reading | |
141 | Kisses from Katie | Katie Davis Majors | NWI Times |
142 | Koala Lou | Family Reading | |
143 | Last-But-Not-Least Lola Going Green | Highlights | |
144 | Lemonade Stand | Big Life Journal | |
145 | Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving | John Frank | Do You Yoga |
146 | Lessons from Shadow | Shadow Bregman | NWI Times |
147 | Little Bird | Germano Zullo | Childhood 101 |
148 | Little Elliot, Big Fun | Mike Curato | Do You Yoga |
149 | Little Fox in the Forest | Stephanie Graegin | Goodreads |
150 | Lord of the Flies, | Michele Borba | |
151 | Lovely | Look For Little Helpers | |
152 | Make a Bird Feeder | Big Life Journal | |
153 | Manchild in a Promised Land, | Michele Borba | |
154 | Marshmallow | Family Reading | |
155 | Miss Rumphius | Family Reading | |
156 | Molly Mouse And The Bear Cub: Fun Rhyming Bedtime Story – Picture Book / Beginner Reader (for ages 3-6) (Top of the Wardrobe Gang Picture 9) | Natural Beach Living | |
157 | Molly’s Pilgrim, | Michele Borba | |
158 | Mouse and Lion | Big Life Journal | |
159 | Mustaches for Maddie | Chad Morris | NWI Times |
160 | My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother | Patricia Polacco | Rolling Prairie Reader |
161 | Nico and Lola: Kindness Shared Between a Dog and a Boy | Humane Education | |
162 | Night Noises | Family Reading | |
163 | Night, | Michele Borba | |
164 | Non-Random Acts of Kindness | Lauren Myracle | Barnes & Boble |
165 | Number the Stars, | Michele Borba | |
166 | Of Mice and Men, | Michele Borba | |
167 | Officer Buckle & Gloria | Peggy Rathmann | Rolling Prairie Reader |
168 | Old Henry, | Michele Borba | |
169 | Once | Morris Gleitzman | Five Books |
170 | One Good Deed | PJ Library | |
171 | Only You | Family Reading | |
172 | Oranges in No Man’s Land | Elizabeth Laird | Five Books |
173 | Ordinary People Change the World | Brad Meltzer (series) | My Little Poppies |
174 | Out of my Mind | Teach Mama | |
175 | Papa Gave Me a Stick | Humane Education | |
176 | Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace | James Proimos | Goodreads |
177 | Pay it Forward | Big Life Journal | |
178 | Peace Is an Offering | Look For Little Helpers | |
179 | Peanut Butter & Cupcake | Intentional Home Schooling | |
180 | Percy, Dog of Destiny | Highlights | |
181 | Please Stop Laughing At Me!: One Woman’s Inspirational Story, | Michele Borba | |
182 | Pride and Prejudice, | Michele Borba | |
183 | Revolutionary Friends | Highlights | |
184 | Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, | Michele Borba | |
185 | Sad, the Dog | Sandy Fussell | Childhood 101 |
186 | Shelter | Céline Claire | Goodreads |
187 | Sick Day for Amos McGee | Pre-K Pages | |
188 | Sidewalk Flowers | JonArno Lawson | Goodreads |
189 | Small Acts of Kindness Can Change a Lot | Babies To Bookworms | |
190 | Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun | Maria Dismondy, Kim Shaw | A Healthy Slice Of Coffee |
191 | Speak, | Michele Borba | |
192 | Spreading Kindness Around | Babies To Bookworms | |
193 | Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon | Read Brightly | |
194 | Start With Sorry: A Children’s Picture Book With Lessons in Empathy, Sharing, Manners & Anger Management | PT Finch | Still Being Molly |
195 | Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness | Donna Janell Bowman | Goodreads |
196 | Stick and Stone | Pre-K Pages | |
197 | Stone Fox, | Michele Borba | |
198 | Stone-Faced Boy, | Michele Borba | |
199 | Superworm (by Julia Donaldson) | Childhood 101 | |
200 | Swing Sideways | Thriving | |
201 | Teaching Kids to Be Kind | Babies To Bookworms | |
202 | Teammates, | Michele Borba | |
203 | Thank You, World (2007) | Readers Digest | |
204 | The “Secret Service” Activity: A lesson in kindness | Big Life Journal | |
205 | The Bear’s House | Michele Borba | |
206 | The Bedspread, | Michele Borba | |
207 | The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights) | Natural Beach Living | |
208 | The Big Umbrella | Amy June Bates | Goodreads |
209 | The Boy on the Wooden Box, | Michele Borba | |
210 | The Boy Who Grew Flowers | Big Life Journal | |
211 | The Buddha’s Apprentice at Bedtime | Dharmachari Nagaraja | My Little Poppies |
212 | The Cloud | Hannah Cumming | Childhood 101 |
213 | The Color of Water, | Michele Borba | |
214 | The Cricket and the Ant | PJ Library | |
215 | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, | Michele Borba | |
216 | The Diary of Anne Frank, | Michele Borba | |
217 | The Elves and the Shoemaker | Big Life Journal | |
218 | The Fairiest Fairy | Natural Beach Living | |
219 | The Farmer, | Teach Mama | |
220 | The Gardener | Teach Mama | |
221 | The Harry Potter Series | Big Life Journal | |
222 | The Hate Crime, | Michele Borba | |
223 | The Hero’s Trail | T.A. Barron | NWI Times |
224 | The Hide-and-Scare Bear | Natural Beach Living | |
225 | The Hundred Dresses, | Michele Borba | |
226 | The Invisible Thread, | Michele Borba | |
227 | The Journey | Francesca Sanna | Five Books |
228 | The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others | Look For Little Helpers | |
229 | The Kind Unicorn | Big Life Journal | |
230 | The Kissing Hand | Family Reading | |
231 | The Last Stop on Market Street | Read Brightly | |
232 | The Lion’s Paw | Family Reading | |
233 | The Little Blue Truck (2008) | Readers Digest | |
234 | The Little Book of Kindness | Bernadette Russell | Standard |
235 | The Little Engine That Could | Family Reading | |
236 | The Little Prince, | Michele Borba | |
237 | The Lost Thing | Shaun Tan | Childhood 101 |
238 | The Monster Who Lost His Mean | Read Brightly | |
239 | The Mouse and the Motorcycle | Big Life Journal | |
240 | The Nice Book | Read Brightly | |
241 | The One Day House | Julia Durango | Goodreads |
242 | The Outsiders, | Michele Borba | |
243 | The Princess in My Teacup (Adorable, Rhyming Children’s Picture Book About Being Kind and Helpful) | Natural Beach Living | |
244 | The Push | Patrick Gray | Still Being Molly |
245 | The Rain Came Down | Teach Mama | |
246 | The Recess Queen | Alexis O’Neill | Goodreads |
247 | The Secret Garden | Big Life Journal | |
248 | The Smartest Giant In Town | Julia Donaldson | Childhood 101 |
249 | The Spirit of Christmas: A Giving Tradition | Look For Little Helpers | |
250 | The Three Questions | Jon J Muth | BuzzFeed |
251 | The War That Saved My Life | Thriving | |
252 | The Witch of Blackbird Pond, | Michele Borba | |
253 | The Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness | Laura Kemp | Standard |
254 | This Orq. (He Cave Boy.) | Highlights | |
255 | Through Grandpa’s Eyes | Michele Borba | |
256 | Time for (Earth) School, Dewey Dew | Highlights | |
257 | Tiny Thoughts on Kindness: Treating others with love and kindness (Volume 12) | Natural Beach Living | |
258 | To Kill a Mockingbird, | Michele Borba | |
259 | Too Tall Houses | Simple Most | |
260 | Try a Little Kindness (with Tori Kelly) | Sesame Street | Proud To Be Primary |
261 | Warriors Don’t Cry, | Michele Borba | |
262 | We’re Different, We’re the Same | Bobbi Kates | Still Being Molly |
263 | Weird? (Me, Too!) Let’s Be Friends | Highlights | |
264 | What it’s about: | Look For Little Helpers | |
265 | Who Can You Be Kind To Today? | Big Life Journal | |
266 | Whoever You Are (1997) | Readers Digest | |
267 | Why Am I Me? | Look For Little Helpers | |
268 | Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, | Michele Borba | |
269 | Wishtree | Katherine Applegate | Goodreads |
270 | Wolf in the Snow | Matthew Cordell | Goodreads |
271 | Words with Wings | Highlights | |
272 | Write a Thank You Note | Big Life Journal | |
273 | You Are My I Love You | Family Reading | |
274 | You Go First | Read Brightly | |
275 | You Will Be My Friend! | Pre-K Pages | |
276 | You, Me and Empathy: Teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance and recognising bullying behaviours | Look For Little Helpers |
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A Healthy Slice Of Coffee | Books That Teach Kindness to Kids – A Healthy Slice of Life |
Babies To Bookworms | Children’s Books on Kindness | Random Acts of Kindness | Babies to … |
Barnes & Boble | 8 Books About Kindness – The B&N Kids Blog – Barnes & Noble |
Big Life Journal | 29 Books and Activities That Teach Kindness to Children – Big Life … |
BuzzFeed | 13 Children’s Books That Encourage Kindness Toward Others |
Childhood 101 | 15 Wonderful Kids Picture Books About Kindness. Kid Approved! |
Do You Yoga | 12 Books That Will Teach Your Kids Kindness | DOYOUYOGA |
Family Reading | Grandma Mimi’s Books On Love and Kindness | Family Reading … |
Five Books | The Best Books on Courage and Kindness for Kids | Five Books |
Goodreads | Popular Kindness Books – Goodreads |
Highlights | 14 Books About Kindness | Highlights – Highlights Magazine |
Humane Education | 14 Children’s Picture Books About Kindness – Institute for Humane … |
Intentional Home Schooling | 7 Picture Books That Teach Kindness to Children – Intentional … |
Look For Little Helpers | 27 Children’s Books to Teach Kindness – Look for Little Helpers |
Michele Borba | 50 Books for Kids and Teens That Teach Empathy | Dr Michele Borba |
My Little Poppies | 10+ Children’s Books to Inspire Kindness | My Little Poppies |
Natural Beach Living | 25+ Kindness Books for Children – Natural Beach Living |
NWI Times | Books to teach kids about kindness, giving back | Books & Literature … |
PJ Library | 9 Children’s Books About Kindness | PJ Library |
Pre-K Pages | Books About Friendship and Kindness – Pre-K Pages |
Proud To Be Primary | Kindness Books and Videos for the Classroom – Proud to be Primary |
Read Brightly | Children’s Books That Champion Kindness | Brightly |
Readers Digest | 12 Children’s Books That Can Teach Kids About Kindness |
Rolling Prairie Reader | Best Books About Kindness and Friendship – Rolling Prairie Readers |
Simple Most | 8 Children’s Books That Teach Kids About Kindness – Simplemost |
Standard | 6 of the best books about kindness | London Evening Standard |
Still Being Molly | 7 Awesome Children’s Books About Kindness & Being a Good Human … |
Teach Mama | books about kindness – must-have’s for older and younger readers … |
Thriving | Books that teach empathy and kindness – Boston Children’s Hospital … |
WHCA91 | Children’s Books That Encourage Kindness Towards Others | :: West … |
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