What are some good books to teach kids about kindness?

What are some good books to teach kids about kindness?

Here are a few wonderful books that promote kindness in children:

1. "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud
2. "The Kindness Quilt" by Patricia Polacco
3. "Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woodson
4. "The Lion and the Mouse" by Jerry Pinkney
5. "Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler" by Margery Cuyler Would you like more details on any of these?

Yes, can you tell me more about "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?"?

"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" is a beautifully illustrated book that teaches children about the concept of kindness through the metaphor of a bucket. It explains that everyone has an invisible bucket that holds their good thoughts and feelings. When we are kind to others, we fill their buckets, and when we are unkind, we dip from them. It's a great way to encourage positive behavior!

That sounds great! Are there any activities to go along with these books?

Absolutely! You can create a kindness bucket where children can write down kind acts they’ve done or witnessed. After reading the books, you can discuss the themes and encourage kids to share their own experiences with kindness. Additionally, you could organize a 'kindness challenge' where kids perform a certain number of kind acts in a week!

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check those out.