
Our Recommendations for children’s books focusing on empathy and kindness.
Here are some excellent books specifically for early years (ages 0-5) that focus on kindness and related themes:
“Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by Carol McCloud
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- This interactive book introduces the concept of kindness through the metaphor of bucket filling, encouraging children to perform acts of kindness daily.


“The Kindness Book” by Patricia Hegarty
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- A beautifully illustrated book that explores what kindness means and how it can be shown in various ways.
“Kindness Starts with You” by Julia Cook
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- This story helps children understand the importance of kindness and how their actions can positively affect others.


“Bear Says Thanks” by Karma Wilson
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- In this delightful tale, Bear learns about friendship and sharing as he gathers his animal friends to celebrate and show kindness.
“My Many Colored Days” by Dr. Seuss
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- This book combines colours and emotions, encouraging children to express themselves and be kind to others regardless of their feelings.


“The Family Book” by Todd Parr
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- This book celebrates the diversity of families and promotes acceptance and kindness towards all types of families.
“Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch
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- A touching story about the unconditional love between a parent and child, highlighting the importance of care and kindness in relationships.


“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
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- While not directly about kindness, it teaches lessons about growth and transformation, which can be linked to caring for others as they grow.
“All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold
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- This vibrant book shows a diverse classroom where all children are welcomed and kindness is celebrated, promoting inclusivity and acceptance.


“Llama Llama Gives Thanks” by Anna Dewdney
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- This sweet story features Llama Llama expressing gratitude and sharing kind moments with family and friends.
“The Kindness Elves” by Anna Ranson
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- This interactive book introduces the Kindness Elves, who inspire children to engage in acts of kindness through fun activities.


“Kindness Counts” by Bryan Smith
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- This book offers simple and fun suggestions for acts of kindness, encouraging young children to think about how they can be kind every day.


