Making a Difference Book List Ages 6-8

The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime o f Giving by Ellen Sabin
This engaging and interactive book encourages children to think about their hopes and dreams for the world and helps them to understand how to make these dreams come true.

The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need by Stan and Jan Berenstain
The ever-lovable Bear family works hard to help those who are less fortunate.

The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth
Based on a short story by Leo Tolstoy, this beautiful book encourages children to act compassionately. 

Ages 9-12

Fish by L.S. Matthews
This moving story tells of one child’s valiant attempt to make a difference in the life of a fish.

Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman
Children can read how one little girl’s decision to plant a seed in an abandoned inner-city lot helped to transform her neighborhood.

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
This classic tale of friendship and selflessness will surely delight the next generation of readers.

Ages 13+

Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer
Follow along with this compelling story of a young waitress named Hope as she works to make a difference in the life of both her boss and her town.

Being with Henry by Martha Brooks
This touching story tells of the wonderful friendship that blossoms between a homeless man and an elderly widower.
 

Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Proving that each one of us truly can make a difference, Pay It Forward tells the story of 12-year-old Trevor’s vision of how every person can have a positive impact.