Kindness and giving are so important for children to learn and what better time than the year-end and what better way than books to actually teach them! Kidsstoppress brings you a curated series of the best books you should read along with your child, that teaches them about kindness, empathy and the joy of giving.
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Author: Lynea Gillen
What it teaches your child: A picture book for kids 3 and above. It teaches in a simple way about the abundant goodness prevalent in the society. Amidst all the negative things that lead the news in today's world, reinforce to your child about the positivity and goodness that they must aspire for by reading this book with them. Buy here.
2. Have you filled a bucket today?
Author: Carol Mc Cloud
What it teaches your child: Suited for kids aged 4- 9 years. Using bucket filling and dipping as metaphors, the book, published in 2015, interestingly handles the topics of kindness, love and appreciation in a neat manner that kids can understand. Buy here.
Author: Philip C Stead
What it teaches your child: For kids 2 and above. Everyone in this world needs love and care. And when we receive the love and care from unexpected quarters, life just becomes more meaningful and complete. A lovely tale to explain to kids what kindness and care is really about. The story of a friendly zookeeper who spends his time paying attention to each animal receives this warmth and love in return from the animals who decide to pay him a visit when he is unwell! Buy here.
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Author: Margaret Chamberlain
What it teaches your child: For kids 3 and above. Worried about your child's sudden callous attitude towards your pet at home? Are they constantly making fun of or bullying the poor little pet? Can them this book that teaches in very simple words how to be kind to our furry friends. With great illustrations and rhyming text, this book is a must-have in your collection. Buy here.
Author: Shelly Frost
What it teaches your child: When the author heard her young daughter thank the tomato workers and lentil bean workers during dinner, an idea struck her. She designed this perfect book for kids of all ages where they are taught to see the kindness in every small act of one's lives and how thanking people who help us go a long way in learning all about kindness. Buy here.
6. Kindness is cooler, Mrs Ruler
Author: Margery Cuyler
What it teaches your child: Suited for kids 5 and above, this book teaches kids how the kindness chain can be built longer with the effort of every child in Mrs. Ruler's class. When the whole class is acting up, instead of reacting, Mrs. Ruler comes up with kindness tasks for the children. Teaches the kids how small acts beginning at home, go a long way in teaching good things to the kids, Buy here.
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Author: Matt de la Pena
What it teaches your child: Published in 2015, this book is suitable for kids aged 3 and above. A brilliant piece of writing where a patient grandma answers her grandson's questions about why they don't own an expensive car/iPod like his other friends and why his area of residence is inferior in standards. The grandma patiently answers his questions teaching him valuable life lessons. Buy here.
Author: Trudy Ludwig
What it teaches your child: Suitable for kids aged 6 – 9 years. You must have heard stories of how some kids in the class (if not yours) are left out and not included in friends circles. These stories make us feel really sad for the neglected soul. But when young Brian finds true friendship in the form of Justin, we all feel good. Tru love and kindness is an essential value to instil in our little ones. Buy here.
Author: Shel Silverstein
What it teaches your child: Suitable for kids of all ages, this classic from 1964 is one of the most popular books on kindness to teach your child. A simple moral story for kids to learn doesn't end in a usual happy fashion but practically. A hard hitting reality on how we tend to take things and people for granted.Buy here.
Author: Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
What it teaches your child: Suitable for kids aged 6 and above. When the class gets a project on kindness from their teacher, Mrs Bloom, Minna clueless at first, but comes up with a unique idea! The idea is to keep the kindness acts increasing and inspiring your kids to do more! Buy here.
11. The Boy & The Drum
Author: Umesh PN
What it teaches your child: A folktale about giving and kindness transform into a lively play- a fun read for your kids. Buy here
12. Your Turn Now
Author: Lubaina Bandukwala
What it teaches your child: The book is a delightful collection of stories that teach your kids all about making the earth a better place to live in through simple acts of kindness. Buy here
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