How Full Is Your Bucket? for Kids

by Tom Rath & Mary Reckmeyer (2009, Gallup Press, 16.95/hardback)
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Through the story of a little boy named Felix, this charming book explains to children how being kind not only helps others, it helps them, too. Grades PreK-3. [10” x 10.5”...32 pages]

Heartprints: The Impression Left Behind by a Deliberate Act of Kindness

by P.K. Hallinan (1999, Ideals Publications, 5.95)
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Great illustrations and rhyming text show children how they can brighten the world with acts of kindness and caring. A wonderful book to read to any group (even adults). It concludes: “And it’s joyful to know in all that we do, the heartprints we give out make us happy too!” Color. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...24 pages]

Tails Are Not for Pulling

by Liz Verdick (2005, Free Spirit, 11.95)
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Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. This book invites children to pay attention to the cues animals give with their barks, growls, purrs, and swishing tails. Children learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone's pet, there's one important rule you should know: Ask the owner first! Throughout, children learn how to love pets gently—because pets are for loving, after all. Grades PreK-3. [9" x 9"... 32 pages]

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

by Eileen Spinelli (1991, Aladdin, 7.99)
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In a little town on a wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package tied up with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you!" the note says. "Somebody loves me," Mr. Hatch whispers as he dusts his living room. "Somebody loves me," Mr. Hatch whistles as he does errands in town. "Who," Mr. Hatch wonders, "could somebody be?" Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 10”...32 pages]

One Smile

by Cindy McKinley (2003, Illumination Arts, 15.95/hardback)
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Young Katie sees a sad-looking man who has lost his job and smiles at him. That smile touches his heart, igniting a circle of warmth and selfless giving which flows from person to person, uplifting all whose path it crosses. Color. Grades 1-3. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

Because Brian Hugged His Mother

by David Rice (1999, Dawn Publications, 8.95)
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When Brian hugs and kisses his mother one morning, the act starts a chain reaction of kindness and consideration that spreads to school and throughout the town...and eventually comes back to him. Color. Grades K-6. [9” x 11”...32 pages]

Small Acts of Kindness

by James Vollbracht (1995, Paulist Press, 5.95)
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One morning, a little boy gives his mother a big hug—for no reason at all. And so goes a domino effect of various acts of kindness throughout that day. This story demonstrates how even small acts of kindness, can lead to great acts of love. (There is a slightly religious overtone to this popular book.) Grades K-4. [7” x 8.5”...32 pages]

A Circle of Friends

by Giora Carmi (2003, Star Bright Books, 5.95)
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When a young boy anonymously shares his snack with a homeless man, he begins a cycle of good will. A touching story that demonstrates the powerful effect that a simple gesture can have. Without a single written word, it effectively speaks of helping, sharing and caring. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5" x 11"...40 pages]

The Wolf's Chicken Stew

by Keiko Kasza (1989, Putnam, 6.99)
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In an effort to fatten up Mrs. Chicken for his delicious chicken stew, Wolf unwittingly makes some new friends who change forever his outlook on life. Color. Grades K-3. [7" x 9"...32 pages]

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