As parents, teachers, and librarians, we can provide our young ones with stories that demonstrate the positive effects of kindness. In honor of World Kindness Day, a celebration of generous giving and compassionate action in the face of adversity around the world coming up on November 13th, why not consider reading one or more picture books to your children about this crucial life lesson? This article celebrates various wonderful picture books that cultivate an understanding and appreciation for kindness through entertaining narrative arcs featuring likeable characters as well as timeless illustrations. With compassion at their core, these stories serve to inspire conversation among families and classrooms alike while fostering empathy in both adults and youngsters who turn their pages!
Oscar’s Tower of Flowers
Oscar felt lonely and missed his mom while staying with Nana in her apartment building. But then, one day, they had an inspired idea—they would fill the space with beautiful plants! Oscar and Nana carefully planted lots of seeds together and soon watched as flower blossoms began to brighten up their surroundings. With newfound joy sparking between them, they decided to share their gorgeous blooms throughout the community - bringing life into every corner of a bustling urban high-rise home. This heartwarming wordless picture book is full of vibrant panels that express how each person can bring light through simple acts of kindness!
How Can We Be Kind?
This unique book for children encourages a journey of discovery, discovering the power and beauty of being kind. It explores how we can all learn from nature's example by looking to our animal friends. From welcoming capybaras that let other animals sit on top of them while bathing in mud to dolphins who help guide their companions home - it shows us how kindness is present everywhere! The pages illustrate creatures as diverse as ants working together harmoniously or jackdaws sharing resources with one another, even zebras standing up for each other when someone needs defending – teaching youngsters about empathy through living examples found both beyond and within ourselves.
Kids will be delighted by Darla Okada's stunning artwork while they learn all about the wonderful world of animals and the kindness that unites us. Every page has something new to discover – from breathtaking illustrations to facts at the back on animal life – this picture book is sure to enchant audiences time after time!
Hugo by Atinuke
Hugo the pigeon is more than just a feathered friend. As park warden of his small Parisian paradise, he looks after all its inhabitants throughout every season - from Madame Grande soaking up some sun to Monsieur Occupé debating current affairs. Whether it's little Bébé or Coquine needing attention in their mother's absence or flying between apartments during winter as an assurance that spring will soon be on its way, Hugo puts others before himself and spreads joy around him with ease... yet one set of windows remain unopened no matter how much knocking! What will it take then to persuade them into sharing even just a single sunny afternoon outside?
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
Tanisha's world is turned upside down when grape juice stains her new dress, but just as quickly, it finds a fresh perspective―courtesy of an unassuming classmate. Exploring what kindness means and how even the smallest gesture can make someone feel better, Be Kind shares this timeless message with award-winning writing by Pat Zietlow Miller and colorful art from Jen Hill. Let their story be your reminder that two simple words have more power than you think to make our world brighter!
How to Two by David Soman
How to Two follows the story of one boy's innocent journey at a playground, where he soon finds himself surrounded by good-natured friends. Together they embark on an animated adventure full of laughter and fun - count up from two as more join in until there are ten! This creative and insightful book dives deep into themes such as friendship, community building, inclusion and counting while delivering visual narratives that reveal the joys found through playtime with others.
A Small Kindness by Stacy McAnulty
A Small Kindness by Stacy McAnulty and Wendy Leach is a vibrant, award-winning children's book demonstrating the power of small acts of kindness. The story follows an act of compassion as it ripples through a school community comprised of diverse characters illuminated with vivid colors - showing how one simple gesture can make a world to someone else! It captures the attention and hearts of young readers while delivering its message in delightfully minimal text; this sweet read will surely have kids getting creative about ways they, too, spread cheerfulness throughout their own communities.
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