17 Children’s Books About Kindness
Happy birthday, E.B. White! The famed children’s book author, Elwyn Brooks White, was born on July 11, 1899. He infused his books — including Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and Trumpet of the Swan — with earnest lessons about how to be kind and good. In his honor, we’ve compiled a list of the best children’s books about kindness, ranging in reading level from toddlers to middle grade! From beloved classics to hidden gems, these heartfelt books can teach empathy and understanding even in the youngest of readers. The list of books about kindness is ordered by age-suggested reading level, with publishers’ descriptions included.