Preschool Books that Celebrate Kindness
100 days of kindness : a counting, lift-the-flap book
Jin, Cindy, author
2022
Rhyming text and lift-the-flap surprises celebrate 100 little ways to spread kindness every day.
12 days of kindness
Latham, Irene, author
2022
In this variation on the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a child explores the many ways to be kind.
ABCs of kindness
Hegarty, Patricia, author.
2019
"Learning the importance of kindness is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book. A is for all of us be everyone's friend. B is for believing things will turn out well in the end. C is for being caring in everything you do. D is for dear ones who mean the world to you. Learn your ABCs while learning to be kind to everyone you meet with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's perfect for Valentine's Day." -- ONIX annotation.
Choose kindness
Ohi, Ruth, author
2021
A gentle friendship story that celebrates small acts of kindness!
Cookie kindness
Demmer, Melanie, author, illustrator
2022
"This . . . board book celebrates all the flavors of diversity and teaches us that being kind to one another is what truly matters"--Provided by publisher.
How do dinosaurs learn to be kind?
Yolen, Jane.
2023
It is not always easy for a dinosaur to learn how to be kind, but with a little practice, and keeping other people firmly in mind, he can become a one-of-a-kind, very kind dinosaur.
How kind!
Murphy, Mary, 1961- author, illustrator
2022
"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?"-- Provided by publisher.
I'm (almost) always kind
Milbourne, Anna, author
2021
Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really means. To be truly kind, it turns out, you have to try to look at things from other people's points of view. Delicate laser cut holes accumulate as the pages are turned to show how kindness feels and how it can spread from person to person.
Kind
Green, Alison, 1963 December 4- author
2020
Illustrations by prominent illustrators accompany this story on how to make the world a better place through kindness, with an emphasis on welcoming refugees.
Kindness : a celebration of mindfulness
Wilson, Katie, 1979- author, illustrator.
2021
"This sturdy board book celebrates the mindfulness that guides young readers through the day and features the many ways children can experience kindness. From being kind when they share to being kind with a smile, readers will recognize the impact acts of kindness can have on others."--Publisher description.
Kindness is my superpower : a children's book about empathy, kindness and compassion
Ortego, Alicia, author.
2020
Kindness is something anyone can learn: Give to others and ask nothing in return. Helping others is simply the best thing to do. When you are kind, kindness comes back to you.
Pete the cat's groovy guide to kindness
Dean, Kim, 1969- author
2020
A collection of quotes by famous notables, including Henry James, Booker T. Washington, and Judy Blume, echoes Pete the Cat's thoughts on kindness.
The power of one : every act of kindness counts
Ludwig, Trudy, author
2020
"When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community."-- Provided by publisher.
When we are kind
Gray Smith, Monique, 1968- author
2020
This beautiful picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life.