Read books about kindness and compassion with your child, and use reflection questions to deepen your child’s understanding to create a truly meaningful experience. Here are a few of our favorite books and reflection questions to encourage meaningful conversations about kindness and compassion.

Stone Soup

by Jon J. Muth

• How does sharing and giving change a community?

Thank you, Omu!

by Oge Mora

• Can you think of three people you would like to write a thank you letter to?
• Who are they and what would you say? If you have time, write those letters!

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

by Carol McCloud

• How can you spot an empty bucket?
• And what can you do to fill it up?

 

The Secret of Saying Thanks

by Douglas Wood

• Can you name three things that you are grateful for or three things that made you smile?

 

I Can Make a Difference: A Treasury to Inspire Our Children

by Marian Wright Edelman

• How would you know if someone was having a bad day and may need a little extra kindness?