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KINDNESS

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Does anyone else feel like they are in the parenthood trenches of teaching kindness to your children? I do!

 

We are participating in the the summer reading program hosted by @storytimebookclub & @hellokristendickson. Each week we focus on a certain subject. There are printable activities you can do together, ideas for crafts, and a wonderful book list to check out! This week's focus is on KINDNESS. Hallelujah! :)

 

I went to the library last evening, and this morning we read the entire stack of books that I picked up featuring kindness. Yeah, we don't do well at pacing ourselves. :)

 

I thought I would share some of our new favorites, as well as, some we own in our home library.

 

If you are looking for a way to teach children certain characteristics, living books are a great way to do it. It can open up so many opportunities for conversation and discussion.

I hope this list can be helpful to you and your family!

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by Oge Mora

A heart-warming story of a lady who shares her supper with her neighbors.

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by Phillip C. Stead

This book is one of our favorites and shows how kindness can make a difference.

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by Phillip C. Stead

Bird is lost so his friend Vernon tries to help him find his home.

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by Marcy Campbell

This story reminds us not to judge others by their actions or appearance.

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by Phillip C. Stead

Bear wants to tell his friends a story, but his friends are busy. He chooses to help them instead.

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by Pat Zietlow Miller

A gentle reminder of the affects kindness can have on everyone involved!

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by Kadir Nelson

This story gives a picture of selfishness versus kindness.

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by Jacquiline Woodson

Similar to The Hundred Dresses, this story follows a story of a girl who learns a hard lesson about kindness.

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by Laurie Keller

A humorous outlook on the "Golden Rule".

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by Bernadette Watts

To show their appreciation for the reliability and hard work of their postman, Harvey Hare, the other animals plan to give him a perfect present.

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by Bob Graham

A little boy takes notice of a bird with a broken wing.

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by Robin Muller

Badger thinks he needs a new home, until someone else lives in it.

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by Anna Dewdney

Can Llama Llama and his friends become friends with a Bully Goat at school?

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by Eleanor Estes

A group of school friends learn a hard lesson about kindness, when they judge the new girl.

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by Poppy Green

We are huge fans of Sophie Mouse books. Each one exudes examples of kindness and friendship.

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by Trudy Ludwig

A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish

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by Mack Thomas

Church friends learn to ask the questions What Would Jesus Do? after meeting some new friends.

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by Poppy Green

We are huge fans of Sophie Mouse books. Each one exudes examples of kindness and friendship.

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