Being kind
Teaching children kindness at an early age can have a positive impact on their development later in life. Get started with our suggested titles on kindness for World Kindness Day and beyond.
Kindness makes us strong, by Sophie Beer
Whether we share a toy or rescue an animal, all acts of kindness - no matter how big or small - make our community stronger!
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Kind. by Alison Green
With gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, 'Kind' is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to making those from other countries feel welcome.
Kindness grows, by Britta Teckentrup
It all starts with a crack that we can hardly see, it happens when we shout or if we disagree. But with every kindness that we care to show, something good and magical then begins to grow. Angry words cause a crack to open up, but find out what happens when kindness begins to blossom in this thought-provoking book by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup.
Everybody's welcome by Patricia Hegarty and 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.
My pet star, by Corrinne Averiss and Rosalind Beardshaw
When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks it into bed at night. The more she cares for the star, the brighter it glows. Until, one day, it's time to let go.
Goat's coat, by Tom Percival
Alfonzo the goat couldn't be happier. He's just got himself a dashing new coat and he feels like a million dollars. But when he discovers some creatures in need of help, will Alfonzo be able to part with his treasured possession to save the day? Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat, Who was terribly fond of his lovely new coat.
How to be more Paddington: a book of kindness, by Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond
Learn valuable life lessons from Paddington Bear himself in this inspirational book of kindness.