Be Kind: Books for Birth to 5

"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"--

While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness.

When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.

When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend.

When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home.

Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.

A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain.

Frightened by news of angry people around the world, a young girl gets her parents' help in learning to be compassionate and brave a little at a time.

Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size.

Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, feeling good about yourself, and more.