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10 Kindness-Focused Kids Books

By Brandy Jemczura, MSW, LSW Seeds of Caring Executive Director and Founder March 11, 2020

National Reading Month in March brings an opportunity to take stock of the books that line our kids’ shelves, and make sure they reflect the lessons we want to teach. Head to your local library or your favorite bookstore to check out some of these highly recommended kindness-focused titles your kids (and you!) are sure to love.

Everybody’s Welcome, Patricia Hegarty

Horton Hears a Who, Dr. Seuss

I Walk with Vanessa, Kerascoet

Maddi’s Fridge, Lois Brandt

Last Stop On Market Street, Matt de la Pena

Save Me a Seat, Sara Weeks

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, Patty Lovell

The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig

Those Shoes, Maribeth Boelt

You Hold Me Up, Monique Gray Smith

Seeds of Caring empowers children to create a kinder community with their hearts, hands, and minds. Follow Seeds of Caring on Facebook for more ideas and visit its calendar to register for upcoming events that are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month.