Don't forget to use the Public Library and all its available resources. It is a great way to spend time together and read some of these books.
This list of books focuses on Kindness and Friendships:
Kindness
Ways To Welcome By Linda Ashman (Pre-K to 1)
• This simple book shows plenty of practical ways that we can be welcoming,
kind and inclusive to others.
Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler (K to 3)
• Mrs. Ruler challenges her class to do kind acts at home, school, and community. The class ends up doing 100 acts of kindness and gives readers tangible ideas of how they can show kindness!
Hey, Little Ant By Phillip and Hannah Hoose (K to 3)
• The main character in this book contemplates squishing an ant, but the ant
shows the boy that even though he is small, his life is essential! The book
ends by asking the reader to decide whether or not the boy
should squish the ant.
Andrew’s Angry Words By Dorthea Lachner (K to 3)
• This book shows the impact of our mean words and how far they can
travel. After Andrew’s angry words spread all over town, he learns he
can spread kindness too. This book is perfect for helping students consider
the impact of their words and actions.
Bloom By Anne Booth (K to 3)
• This book uses beautiful imagery to show the power of kindness and
what happens when we are unkind. It gives plenty of practical examples and
will inspire readers to grow kindness.
Be Kind By Pat Zietlow Miller (K to 3)
• The girl in this story wants to show kindness to Tanisha, who spilled grape
juice on her dress in front of everyone. While she reflects on how to show
kindness to Tanisha, readers will learn many great ways to be kind.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch By Eileen Spinelli (1 to 4)
• Mr. Hatch is a lonely old man until he receives a message from a secret
admirer that says someone loves him. This spurs him to be warm and
kind to those around him until he learns that the message was not meant
for him. Discouraged, he returns to his old ways only to learn that he IS
loved.
Each Kindness By Jacqueline Woodson (1 to 4)
• Maya is a new student at school who no one is kind to because she is poor.
After learning about the ripple effect of kindness, the main character
decides that she wants to show kindness to Maya, but it is too late. This a great
reminder to show kindness when you have the chance.
Friendship Skills
Benny Doesn’t Like To Be Hugged by Zetta Elliott (Pre-K to 1)
• Benny is a young boy with Autism who is unique and special. Even though he
sometimes needs things a certain way, his friend loves him just as he is!
This is an excellent story about caring for others who are different than us.
Want To Play Trucks? By Ann Stott (Pre-K to 1)
• Jack and Alex love to play together at the park. Jack loves to play with
trucks, and Alex loves to play with dolls. This is an excellent story about how
friends with different interests can still have fun and bond over shared interests.
My Two Blankets By Irena Kobald (Pre-K to 2)
• When Cartwheel felt alone and afraid when she moved to a new country. Thanks to
the kindness of a new friend at the park, Cartwheel started to feel more like
herself again.
Pink Tiara Cookies For Three By Maria Dismondy (K to 2)
• Sami gets jealous when her best friend gets another friend. Sami must learn that having more than one friend is okay. By the end of the book, all
three girls decide to have fun together!
How To Grow A Friend By Sara Gillingham (K to 2)
• In this book, readers will learn that friendships are much like flowers. They
require love and care. The book encourages kids to practice empathy,
support, inclusion, and more as they grow good friends!
Ivy and The Lonely Raincloud By Katie Harnett (K to 3)
• The lonely raincloud wanted a friend, but he had difficulty finding someone
to appreciate him. That was until he found a little girl who was also
lonely. At first, she wasn’t too sure about the raincloud, but then he showed
her that he had something she would love - rain for her flowers.
How To Apologize By David LaRochelle (K to 3)
• This book gives clear, straightforward explanations of good apologies. Plus,
readers will love the fun pictures and examples! This is an excellent book for
helping kids thoroughly understand how to apologize.
Enemy Pie By Derek Munson (1 to 4)
• The main character only has one enemy – his dad says he will lose his
enemy if he makes enemy pie and spends the whole day with him. The boy
isn’t sure what’s in enemy pie, but he’s willing to give it a shot. After spending
the whole day with his enemy, he realizes that he isn’t an enemy after all...
he’s his friend! This is a great story about giving others a chance!
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