15 Wonderful Kids Picture Books About Kindness

An inspiring collection of picture books about kindness. Add them to your collection of best books for kids.

Ask a parent which qualities they want their child to grow up with and I am pretty sure kindness would make the list 99% of the time. In today’s harsh world, learning to be kind is more important than ever, and with a positive link between kindness and life satisfaction being backed by research it’s a skill I am making a conscious effort to nurture in my children.

Whether you have a kindhearted kid, or you are hoping to influence your child’s interpersonal skills, the picture books about kindness in this collection provide an invaluable tool for inviting discussion with your child. These books are perfect for introducing your child to engaging, kind characters and story lines that demonstrate kindness in action.

Books about kindness

15 Wonderful Picture Books About Kindness

Books for Kids About Kindness How Kind! by Mary Murphy is a fun first book for little ones about kindness inspiring kindness.
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Kindness Books for Kids Even the littlest readers will love the story of the Hug Machine by Scott Campbell. A warm reminder of the kindness of giving (and receiving) hugs.
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Books for Kids about Kindness Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Daily Guide to Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud
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Being Kind Books for Kids Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a simple story of spreading love and sharing your good fortune with others.
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Children's stories about kindness Through bold illustration and simple text, Little Bird by Germano Zullo, tells a story of kindness being found in small acts, and that small things can change everything.
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Books for Children about Being Kind Good People Everywhere by Lynea Gillen reminds the reader that everywhere, right across the world, people are being helpful and kind as they go about their everyday lives and invites us to think about what kind acts we will be doing that day.
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Books for Kids About Being Kind Friends The Cloud by Hannah Cumming is a simple and beautiful story about a bad day and a little kindness.
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Books About Kindness for Children Dogger by Shirley Hughes is a beautiful story of kindness between siblings.
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Kids Books About Kindness An unlikely hero, Superworm (by Julia Donaldson) is always wriggling to the rescue with his friends. But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard?
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Kindness Books for Kids The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan shares the touching story of a young boy who tries to find a home for The Lost Thing he discovers on a beach.
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Be Kinds: Books About Kindness for Kids Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
A wonderful story about the power of one small act of kindness.
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What Does It Mean to Be Kind What Does It Mean To Be Kind? by Rana DiOrio
A wonderful exploration of kindness in all its forms.
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Books About Kindness for Kids: Smartest Giant The Smartest Giant In Town by Julia Donaldson
A beautiful story about giving selflessly to others in need.
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Sad the Dog: Stories about Kindness Sad, the Dog by Sandy Fussell
This simple story includes a powerful message about the importance of kindness.
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Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed | Picture Books About Kindness Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson
How Mary’s one small act of kindness changed the world.
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Kindness is just one of a whole set of important interpersonal skills. If your are interested in using books to help your child develop a range of healthy friendship, communication and social skills, check out our comprehensive booklist – 101 Books That Build Friendship, Communication and Social Skills.

Do you have a favourite picture book about kindness?