Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, Mums, Dads and Little Elephants, and Crocs that learn yoga. Dive into Nooksy’s 15 Books about kindness for kids

“We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity.

More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness.” - Charlie Chaplin

We live in a time where kindness is seemingly in short supply. And while in our own families, being kind might very well be the norm, for others that is simply (and sadly) not the case.

As our children embark on their journey of life, they could be little beacons of light in someone’s day by the kindness they show to others.

Kindness helps kids develop empathy, build positive relationships with others, reduce conflict and bullying, and even promote their own emotional well-being.

Nooksy has a selection of books about kindness to equip parents with engaging stories that help them see the value of kindness.

15 Books About Kindness for Kids

I Can Be Kind

By:
Amanda Appiarius, Heather Lester

"Changing the world isn't easy, but it's easy to start with you."In I Can Be Kind, Alice learns she can make this BIG world a BETTER world through small acts of kindness and helping others.

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The Golden Acorn Tree

By:
Jocelyn Argueta, Peili Huang

Follow a friendly squirrel as she explores a charming forest and gathers acorns for her neighbors. Young children will delight in this sweet tale of friends with tails and how they help, and accept, every animal in their forest community.

My Dad will do

By:
Ag Jatkowska, Martin Thomas

t's not easy being small. Especially not being able to reach things. Like the hook to hang a coat, a shelf to get the toys, or the pedals of a bike. Kitchen sides, the shower, and a light switch are all too high. But the love of a father is an amazing thing. With dad close by anything is possible. With dad close by nothing is out of reach.

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My Dad will do
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My Mum is there

By:
Ag Jatkowska, Martin Thomas

It’s not easy being small. Nothing is simple. Not speaking, sleeping or walking. Not counting, reading or swimming. Not even hopping, skipping, or jumping! But with mum close by there’s no need to be scared, and anything is possible.

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Little Elephant's Big Year

By:
Ag Jatkowska, Martin Thomas

"All through out the year the seasons turn, and little by little we begin to learn."

The Lonely Mailman

By:
Daniel Montero Galán, Susanna Isern, Jon Brokenbrow

Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to the forest animals. But the mailman has never received any letters of his own. Then one day everything changes. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages.

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Under the Great Plum Tree

By:
Sufiya Ahmed, Reza Dalvand

Deep in the jungle, an unlikely friendship blooms between the golden-hearted monkey Miss Bandari and the old crocodile Mr. Magarmach. But what will happen when King Crocodile comes along to test their friendship? The story of the monkey and the crocodile comes from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of animal fables. Versions of this tale of courage and forgiveness can be found all around the world.

The Adventures of Gracie and MonkeyBear: Summer

By:
Jordy Farrell, C.S. O'Kelly

Gracie & MonkeyBear is told through the actions and conversations between a brilliant young girl and her partner in adventure, the most celebrated canine inventor the world has ever seen MonkeyBear! The pace is that of children, hopping and bouncing from one creative thought to the next, one adventure to another. This is not a traditional children's book, it is a storyworld meant to be read and experienced together, parent and child, veteran bookworms with new readers. At its core, The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear embodies the concepts of relentless curiosity, untethered imagination, power of diverse friendships and experiences (like the world around us), heroic acts of kindness based on strength of character and most of all, the belief that all living things are connected and should be treated with love, compassion, and respect.

Crocs dont do Yoga

By:
Michelle Wilson, Catherine Suvorova

Crocs don’t do yoga... or do they?Connie is one snappy crocodile. Any small setback can send the croc into a frenzy, forcing all the creatures on Constant Creek to take cover. Then an unlikely friend suggests yoga to help stay calm… but Connie will need some encouragement.Will she be brave enough to give it a try?

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Crocs dont do Yoga
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Imogen Baddley

By:
Irene De La Peña, Sigi Cohen

All Sofia wanted was to enjoy her new school, but sadly…along came a bully named Imogen Baddley!See how Sofia, with humour and heart, deals with Imogen the bully, causing most unexpected results!

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Gloria's Porridge

By:
Elizabeth Laird, Toby Newsome

Gloria has cooked some delicious porridge but doesn’t want to share it. When Cat eats it all up, Gloria is very cross and chases him away. Cat interrupts the donkey, who disturbs the bees, who bothers the hen. Can everyone learn to get along?

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Quill Soup

By:
Dale Blankenaar, Alan Durant

Noko, the porcupine, is very hungry. On arriving at a village, he asks the other animals for some food and shelter. But, despite their full bellies, all the animals say they have nothing to spare...so Noko creates a delicious pot of Quill Soup - fit for a king!

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Quill Soup
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The Word Collector

By:
Jon Brokenbrow, Sonja Wimmer

Luna is passionate about words. She adores her light and laughs with her tickles. But one day she realizes that little by little the beautiful, magnificent and funny words are disappearing from the world, and the girl decides that it is time to act.A poetic tale about the magic of the word, about the power it has when it is positive and that invites readers of all ages to follow this wonderful story in an original and fun way.

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Bloom

By:
Anne Booth, Robyn Wilson-Owen

Each day, a little girl talks to a flower and it blooms from her attention.The owner of the flower, an angry man, bans her from his garden. The flower refused to open. The angry man tries everything. But still it does not open. Defeated, he asks the advice of the little girl. Talk to it with love, she says. So he did. And the flower bloomed.

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Bloom
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Mr Snuffles Birthday

By:
David Greaves, Emily Wallis

'It was a wonderful day for snuffling for truffles,'What a birthday treat!' thought Mr Snuffles…’Adults and children of all ages will delight in following Mr Snuffles' frustrating woodland quest for his beloved truffles. But is Mr Snuffles on the right scent?Beautifully illustrated by Emily Wallis, David Greaves' Mr Snuffles' Birthday is a glorious celebration of language, friendship and truffles: a tale to be treasured and to read aloud together time and time again.

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