Some of my favorite picture books to read with my students about showing kindness and practicing empathy - something we all need reminders and help with sometimes!
Follow along while these cakes with horrible manners learn how to be kind.
Rude Cakes by Rowboat Watkins
Think about the way it tastes when you say something unkind. Maybe like rotten eggs or stinky socks? Try saying something nice and see how that tastes instead.
Taste Your Words by Bonnie Clark
If you're a mom who's a fan of the enemy turned lover trope, this might be for you - LOL! But seriously, see what happens when you give your enemy a chance…
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
A wordless picture book about a simple act of kindness that changes someones entire world.
I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoet
If you're not familiar with Mo Willems, I don't know if we can be friends. (Kidding but really, run to your library and check out every book he writes). This one is definitely one of my favorites from Piggie and Gerald!
Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
A book about the importance of inclusion and being kind to every kind!
Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev
This book makes me cry almost every time I read it. A great introduction to empathy and helping a friend to feel better.
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
Check out the entire Little Spot series for tons of emotions and feelings!
A Little SPOT of Kindness! by Diane Alber
One little act of love can grow into so many bigger and wonderful things! When we show kindness, it can come back in big, big ways!
Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Learn how to show kindness and empathy as part of your classroom or school-wide community!
Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen
Watch an invisible boy gain some color and some confidence when he starts being shown the kindness and love he deserves!
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
A self explanatory title - we are better and stronger together when we are kinder together!
Kindness Makes Us Strong by Sophie Beer
Show kindness through inclusivity!
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
We have a buddy bench at our school! Do you? Set up a fundraiser, share this story AND have a little community project to promote kindness!
The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo
Every creature, no matter how small, deserves kindness all the same!
Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose
When you're not kind on the playground, it can get a little lonely at the top of the playground food chain…
