Books to help children understand the importance of being kind.
Browse all our recommended parenting books to help you discuss the big issues with your little ones.
Maloniausias raudonas
Ibtihajus Muhammadas
When Faizah’s teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world they want to live in Faizah imagines a world where everyone is kind to one another, and tries to create that world in the school playground.
But what Faizah wants most is be like her big sister, Asiya. Will Faizah’s classmates repay her kindness and find a way for her to match Asiya in time for school photo day?
Maisy’s Big Book of Kindness
Lucy Cousins
Join Maisy and her friends as they explore all sorts of wonderful ways to be kind, such as sharing, caring, giving, helping the planet and more!
This bright and joyful celebration of kindness will be an inspiring addition to the bookshelves of little ones and their parents, carers and teachers.
The Boy, the Bear and the Star
Pip Cornell
When a boy finds himself lost in the woods during a family outing he feels bold and brave – until it starts to get dark. As night falls and he begins to feel scared and alone, he meets the most unexpected of friends – a gentle bear.
The two curl up together under the watch of a shining star until daybreak and the little boy is found. But was the bear really ever there?
Inspired by the amazing true story of a three-year-old boy who went missing in the woods for two days, and told his parents that a kind bear kept him safe.
Acts of Kindness: A Meditation
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
An act of kindness can be big or small. It could be as simple as holding the door open for someone, or checking in on a friend you haven’t heard from in a while. Reducing stress and anxiety, improving self-esteem, and boosting confidence are all examples of the benefits of acts of kindness to your mental well-being.
By reading ‘Acts of Kindness’ with your little one, you will be teaching them the power of being kind, and the positive impact that they will bring to the world around them.
No Cheese, Please!
Nishani Reed
Little Mo the mouse is having a birthday party. His friends have brought cheesy treats of every kind – there’s even a dinosaur made of cheese! But – OH NO – Mo is ALLERGIC to dairy.
Luckily his friends find a way to save the day and help Mo celebrate with a VERY special cake.
Paul the Peacock (Reluctantly) To the Rescue
Tilly Matthews
Paul the Peacock was once the most selfish animal in the forest, but now he’s trying to embrace his new identity of Mr Kind – but it’s exhausting! When his cousin sends a letter asking for help he tries to ignore it. Best pal, Norris, has other ideas though.
Together, Paul and Norris embark on a treacherous rescue adventure to help find Connie the peahen a new home. But when they arrive, a little lost egg joins the rescue party – much to Paul’s dismay! When the egg hatches into a peafowl chick, Paul tries to leave it behind, but eventually takes the chick under his – colourful – wing!
The little chick soon shows Paul that being caring and thoughtful may be worth it after all.
We Are Definitely Human
X. Fang
Mr and Mrs Li aren’t quite sure what to make of the strange beings that crash into their house at midnight.
Their eyes are very big, their skin is very blue, and their shape is very hard to describe. And even though they insist that they are definitely human, they’re not like any human Mr and Mrs Li have ever seen.
Fortunately the Li’s are both very kind humans, so when the visitors ask for help, they don’t think twice before giving it.
When I Am Kind
Paula Bowles
We can’t control how we feel, but we are in charge of what we do. Why do we behave the way we do? How do our actions affect others? How can we become more aware of our behaviour?
A Light in the Autumn Night
Frances Tosdevin
Mole loves autumn, but when night falls, he prefers to stay safely inside. The dark is far too scary. One night, Mole kindly shares his glowing pumpkin light with friends who pass by in the wind and shadows.
But when Mole steps into the darkness himself and his light goes out, fear takes over. Lost and alone, he soon discovers that the kindness he gave has followed him into the night.
Super Uma!
Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Meet Uma – Uma the amazing, the adventurous, the seriously awesome superhero!
Together with her Nani, and Chip, her unicorn side-kick, she goes on rescue missions, standing up for what is right and generally spreading happiness in Sparkleopolis, the super-sparkly, colourful city where she lives.
Until one day the colour and sparkle start seeping out of Sparkleopolis. This must be a job for Uma! ‘Super Uma’ is a feel-good tale celebrating accessibility, teamwork and kindness.
The Bicycle
Patricia McCormick
For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind.
Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until – a stranger’s gift changes everything.
Love: With Love, We Can Do Anything
Sophie Cashell and Axel Scheffler
Love is a feeling, that wraps you up tight, like a hug when you’re lonely, or a light in the night. Love is a feeling, that comes from the heart. It’s easy to share it, come on – let’s start!
With its warm text and playful animal characters, ‘Love’ shows us that sharing love and kindness is easy and fun – and makes our world a better place.
Paskutinis lustas
Duncanas Beedie
Percy is a little pigeon, and he’s very hungry. Every time he tries to get hold of a scrap of food, bigger, beefier birds bat him away.
He’s about to give up when someone offers him her very last chip.
Berniukas su gėlėmis plaukuose
Džarvisas
David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He’s sweet and gentle, just like his petals.
But when David’s flowers begin to fall – a single petal at first, then every last blossom – his best friend never leaves his side.
And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour back.
Peppa yra maloni
Peppa and her friends are learning the importance of kindness.
It’s Well-Being Week at playgroup and the children are talking about their feelings, and how they know when their friends are happy and sad.
Peppa comes up with a brilliant idea to spread kindness everywhere!
Panelės Molly gerumo mokykla
Zanna Davidson ir Rosie Reeve
A gentle and engaging introduction to the topic of kindness, with the three naughty fox cubs, who are struggling to be kind.
At Miss Molly’s School of Kindness they find out how to be kind to others, kind to themselves, and the importance of being kind to the planet.
Geras
Alison Green
„Kind“ – tai savalaikė, įkvepianti paveikslėlių knyga apie daugybę būdų, kaip vaikai gali būti malonūs – nuo žaislų ir žaidimų dalijimosi iki to, kad vaikai iš kitų šalių jaustųsi laukiami. Su nuostabiais paveikslėliais, kuriuos sukūrė daugybė geriausių iliustratorių.
Visi laukiami
Patricia Hegarty ir Greg Abbott
Wouldn’t it be great if you could build a home that opened its doors to everyone – tall or short, fat or thin, rich or poor.
Well, perhaps if everybody pitches in to help, one little mouse can achieve that dream.
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