Kindness is Catching

Random Acts of Kindness week ends on the 20th, but kindness is always in style! Check out some of these books for some ideas about how to be kind all year long.

B is for Bellies; ABCs; Concepts; Body PositivityB is for Bellies
Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dance floor or engaging in peaceful rest.

 

 

The Baddies; Picture Book; Fairy TalesThe Baddies
A troll, a witch, and a ghost compete to see who can scare the little girl who is new to the their neighborhood, but her courage and kindness defeats them all.

 

 

Bunny with a Big Heart; kindness; reader; beginning readerBunny with a Big Heart
P.J. Funnybunny learns a lesson in kindness when he is forced to spend a few days in bed with a sprained ankle.

 

 

 

Kindness is a Superpower; nonfiction; kindnessKindness is a Superpower
Every act of kindness counts, no matter how small! Help a neighbor carry in groceries. Smile at someone in the hallway. Be a good listener. When you’re kind, you make a big difference in the lives of the people around you. Show this real-life superpower, and watch kindness spread!

 

I am Kind to Others; nonfiction; kindnessI Am Kind to Others
By preschool, many kids have a sense of what being “nice” means: sharing with a sibling, using please and thank you, and not arguing. Kindness encompasses so many behaviors, and one of the best ways for kids to learn them all is by exposure. This book helps readers recognize and understand what behaviors are kind to others, including friends, teachers, siblings, and caregivers.