While there are so many ways to instil kindness in our children, one of my favourites has to be through books. There are many great books that can teach children about kindness, and here are 6 of our favourites:
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin:
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
This is a beautifully worded, inspiring book that conveys great life values to children on all the things they can be when they grow up. Young children are shown that there is more to life than just a profession.
2. The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig:
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
This book shows the struggle of a kid who feels invisible at school until a new child comes to class. It teaches us how one person can make a difference in someone else’s life and how an act of kindness can make others feel valued
3. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead:
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead
A heartwarming story about nurturing relationships. A kind zookeeper falls sick and is unable to come to work, so all his animal friends take a bus to his house to keep him company and make sure he is alright. This definitely tops the list for me.
4. Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud:
Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud
This book does a great job at teaching our kids about the concept of showing kindness as well as accepting kindness from others and how easy and rewarding it is to be kind and welcoming.
5. Kindness is my Superpower by Alicia Ortega:
kindness is my Superpower by Alicia Ortega
Teaching empathy, acceptance, compassion and generosity, Kindness Is My Superpower shows our kids that it is okay to make mistakes and say "I'm sorry”.
6. Kindness Makes Me Stronger by Elizabeth Cole:
Kindness Makes Me Stronger by Elizabeth Cole
An optimistic book for teaching young children the magical powers of kindness, respect and empathy in a fun and playful way.
Although these books are for young children, we adults need them sometimes too. I love these books for myself and my daughter. Teaching our children to be kind is one of the most important values we can instil in them. It helps them develop and succeed both in school and life. Be kind Riase kind.