25+ Kindness Books for Children – Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy
Practicing random acts of kindness is one of our favorite things to do. We also love sharing random acts of kindness ideas with you. That is why today seemed like the perfect time to introduce some of our favorite Kindness Books. Encourage Kindness with these wonderful children’s books. These books share different stories about being kind and caring for others.
Start teaching your children that kindness matters with a few of these great books about kindness. Have fun!
Best Books for Kids about Kindness
25+ Kindness Books for Children
Hopefully, you’re a fan of showing kindness like we are and enjoy sharing ideas on ways to be kind with your children. If you are you will love these books. Have fun reading.
Did you know that teaching your children about kindness can help them learn other life skills? It’s true! And what better way to teach them about being kind than with children’s books that focus on the topic? Below, you’ll find a list of some of our favorite kindness books for children. We hope you and your little ones enjoy reading them together!
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How do you teach empathy with books?
One of the best ways to teach empathy is by reading children’s books about it. Here, you’ll find a list of our favorite books for kids that help teach empathy. We hope you and your little ones enjoy reading them together!
Empathy is the ability to understand and feel what another person is feeling. It’s sometimes called “putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.” When we are able to empathize with others, we can better understand their feelings and viewpoints, and we’re more likely to act compassionately towards them.
Books for Kids about Being Kind
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How children’s book can help teach children to feel empathy for others?
When children read books, they can understand the story and the feelings of the characters in it. This can help them to feel empathy for others. This is especially true when they read books that aim to teach them lessons about how to be kind or helpful.
Here are some children’s books that help to teach empathy and kindness:
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (Grades PreK-2)
Sam and the Firefly by Pamela Allen (Grades K-2)
The Berenstain Bears Show Some Respect by Stan Berenstain (Grades PreK-3)
The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood (Grades PreK-3)
I Am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde ( Grades PreK – 3rd)
Books about Kindness
Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy
The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts
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