As we approach World’s Book Day, we wanted to share some wonderful books that teach young children about being kind, sharing and helping others. After all, aren’t those the first values we want to instill in our children? We hope that you’ll discover some new titles in here thanks to the ingenuity of our wonderful community of friends and supporters. All of the suggestions are coming from local parents through our Instagram and Facebook pages. We added some click-through links in case you’re missing some of these books on kindness and want to purchase them for those long Easter holidays ahead!
The Smartest Giant in Town
The Smartest Giant in Town written by Julia Donaldson and beautifully illustrated by Alex Scheffler is about the big, kind heart of a generous giant. A lovely read, especially for toddlers, as the rhyming verses help them to easily follow and remember the story. It’s one of our all time favourites!
Good People Everywhere
Good People Everywhere by Lynea Gillen. The book inspires children to grow into grateful, caring and giving people.
The Country Bunny
The Country Bunny written over 80 years ago by Du Bose Heyward is a story of the Easter Bunny demonstrating how kindness and wit can win over size and brawn. We enjoyed reading it with our little ones!
The Little Gold Shoes
And if you enjoyed the book above, there is a follow-up adventure of the Bunny in The Little Gold Shoes by Du Bose Heyward – the perfect read for Easter!
Kind by Alison Green
Kind is a wonderful book with inspirational ideas for children on how to be kind and considerate. It is beautifully presented with pictures by 38 different illustrators, including Axel Scheffler.
I Walk With Vanessa
I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About A Simple Act Of Kindness by Kerascoet is a story inspired by true events about a girl who encourages a whole community to stand up to bullying.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charly Mackay is an inspirational story about kindness, love and friendship.
How to Be a Lion
How to be a Lion by Ed Vere is a philosophical tale full of heart. You may especially enjoy reading this story to a boisterous child who needs to learn how to be gentler. Do you have one of those at home?
Everybody’s Welcome
Everybody’s welcome by Patricia Hagerty is a beautifully illustrated story with simply written rhymes that teaches friendship, acceptance and the importance of diversity.
Beegu
Beegu by Alexis Deacon is a story about a little space alien that demonstrates the importance of inclusion and acceptance.
Reading to children is so important for their development, well-being and emotional intelligence. This is why we like to promote reading to young children and support the work of reading charities such as Beanstalk Coram, Real Action and Doorstep Library. We hope you will have the chance to read these lovely books on kindness with your children over Easter. And if you have a spare hour or two per week, why not volunteer as an online reader with one of our charity partners? It is a truly rewarding experience.
Happy Easter Reading!
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