Students have some more suggestions for Kevin’s stealing. Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead. Students connected this story to other stories about the “golden rule” – treat others the way you want to be treated and spoke about karma (that all good done comes back to you.) Was he cool enough? Nonfiction Picture Books for Reading Aloud, “Maybe people don’t treat him well so he doesn’t show himself.”, “Maybe people treat him like he’s invisible.”, “He might be lonely because people don’t be his friend.”, “He looks sad when he doesn’t get to play. I think she feels lonely. “Maybe if the new boy fits in, Brian will have to draw a friend. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Can’t wait to hear what you and your kiddos love best from this list :-). amzn_assoc_linkid = "dce24816bb01d5b750a8b20a61214ea8"; amzn_assoc_asins = "1492638145,0884485544,1524766496,0399167897"; Sometimes making the choice to be kind isn’t easy, and children’s books about kindness should acknowledge that. Bear in Love written by Daniel Pinkwater and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand was our BLG book this week. He’s always on his own.”, “What if he told how he felt, would he get to play?”, “That teacher didn’t see him right beside her because the other kids are loud and noisy.”. Hi Kuljit. .”. Here is what was said: The story begins with Brian who isn’t noticed in a class full of big personalities that demand a lot of attention. Arianne: I liked it when the bear found the carrot. amzn_assoc_title = "Books About How to Be Kind"; Now that this blog is almost 18 months old, there are a few themes that reoccur – enough to make up a list of sorts (through a tag search) or an actual list exists under the Book Recommendations page. I’ve noticed my library picking up several of them after I requested them from other libraries. Justin made Brian feel better. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "false"; But once you read a couple to them, you’ll have to check all of them out of the library for your classroom for a couple weeks because they’ll devour them. I noticed that when he was invisible, he was black and white. He wants them especially a lot when his own shoes wear out and the guidance counsellor roots around in a box to find him shoes that fit.

amzn_assoc_title = "Books About Being Kind, Even When It's Hard"; Took me back to my own childhood of long summer days that start out with daily chores only I was lucky enough to be working side by side with my Mom.

Andrew: Where did the bunny get all those stuff?

A while ago, my kids and I spent months putting together a list of the best children’s books about friendship, and parents wrote back with sweet notes of gratitude. A bear finds a carrot on a flat rock and decides to taste it even though he has no idea what it is. Kevin: My favourite part was when the Bear was hungry and then I felt hungry too. A poem about Christmas elves, snug wintery fun, and the importance of kindness at Christmas. Some of the gifts are so lovely – a carefully stacked tower of blueberries, a chocolate bar with just two bites missing . A delightful wordless book (How I love wordless books!) .

amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Rafael had seen him do it. The bear was finding his friend. Related: The Only Thing You Need for Raising Smart Kids (And Kind Kids, Too).

These pictures are gorgeous and depict the nuances and emotions that the book conveys. Two important things we learned about kindness from this book: So – how aware are you? But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. So beautiful, a gift of love. Why other kids need cool friends? These cookies do not store any personal information. Favourite picture books make more than one list. We actually were trained this summer to read more picture books. Grandma invites Jeremy to go check out the shoes, those shoes, at the store. Grace: My favourite part is when he keeps falling asleep. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "hyhf-pbkindness-20"; This inspires more eating and another little song! Blue velcro shoes with a cartoon animal on the side. 2019 Chapter Book List: Books Read and Rated, 2018 Chapter Book List: Books Read and Rated, 2017 Chapter Book List: Books Read and Rated, 2016 Chapter Book List: Books Read and Rated, 2015 Chapter Book List: Books Read and Rated, 2014 Chapter Book List: Books read and rated, 2013 Chapter Book List: Books read and rated. On the final page of the book, we see Rafael inviting Kevin to join him and Alfredo to hang out at lunch. amzn_assoc_linkid = "dce24816bb01d5b750a8b20a61214ea8"; The list below is the cream of the crop from those hundreds of books: the books I loved reading, and the books my kids couldn’t get enough of. That’s not fair!”, “Will Justin fit in?

There is so much more to this book… When you’re looking for books about kindness for preschoolers and early grade schoolers, it’s important to tackle the subject of including and standing up for others. So why is he lying about forgetting his lunch? Brian: Justin had something in common with Brian because kids were teasing both of them. My 10-year-old still loves when I read picture books out loud, but she also devours chapter books any chance she gets! Hyo Min: Brian was sad because no one can see him in his class. Jackie, I hope you enjoy them as much as we have! What are your favorite books about kindness? amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "hyhf-pbkindness-20"; How? For bear it is a cute little bear and bunny thinks he was found a lovely big strong bunny. Confusion aside, the two friends sit together and chat and sing as the sun goes down. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "false"; I was thinking about my birthday when they were giving gifts. I liked the book because it was happy.

A feel good book that made us all smile! “How many kids did it take in this story to help Brian begin to feel less invisible?”. Truly believe in the power of books to change lives!!! Truman: Jeremy gave kindness to Antonio by giving his too small shoes to Antonio. It made me cry and then I found out it made my husband cry, too! Thank you! amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Brian loves his art and escapes into his drawings. Poor Sophie the spider has a horrible time when she tries to find a place of her own in a boarding house. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this amazing list. Markus: The Grandma was nice in the story. Inside: Reading these children’s books about kindness will teach your child to be a kind and compassionate person. amzn_assoc_title = "Books About Being Kind, Even When It's Hard"; Every week, I put 25 books on hold at the library, plus at every visit I browsed the shelves for even more picture books about kindness. He looks so cute. Amongst a busy street scene, crowded with people, Graham shines a light on little Will picking up the bird with the broken wing. The world definitely needs a lot more kindness and empathy!

For example: Bonus: Download these free conversation starters that will help raise your kids to be kind. 5 Ways to Build Character in the Classroom, Five Ways to Create an Inclusive Classroom, Building Character in the Classroom with Great Literature. Freebie included. We’ve read and even own a couple of the books on the list but my son actually seems to take on the role of the naughty character in some circumstances!? He isn’t able to contribute to lunchtime conversation. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; I like the part when the bear found his friend. When the lion is trapped in ropes set by poachers, the tiny little mouse repays the kindness offered to her by the lion and gnaws through the ropes, setting the  king of beasts free. Does he like the gifts? amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "hyhf-pbkindness-20"; Will takes the injured bird home and despite his parents initial reservations, they help him to begin to care for the bird. Why do parents and teachers tend to see a change in kids’ behavior around this timeframe?