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The Baker's Dozen

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber

In The Baker's Dozen, a greedy baker in Colonial America learns a tough lesson after trying to cheat his customers. After a mysterious woman curses his shop, he discovers that being fair and kind is the real secret to success.

Pre-K - 3rd

Buc-ee Goes To School

Written by Katherine Aplin

Buc-ee Goes to School is a fun and heartwarming picture book that follows Buc-ee as he prepares for the first day of school, meets new friends, and learns important lessons about kindness, curiosity, and being yourself.

Pre-K - 3rd

Harry the Narwhal

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Flo Davis

When a problem arises in the ocean, Harry uses his tusk to help, and everyone learns to celebrate differences and treat others with kindness.

Pre-K - 1st

The Cool Bean

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .

Alway...

Pre-K - 3rd

My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd

Wish

Written by Chris Saunders

Rabbit cannot decide what to wish for, so he asks his friends Mouse, Fox, and Bear what they would...

Pre-K - 1st

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

Written by Carol McCloud and Illustrated by David Messing

While using a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, author Carol McCloud illustrates that when...

Pre-K - 3rd

Sophie's Lovely Locks

Written by Erica Pelton Villnave

Sophie McPhee loves her long locks. Curly, curly, fancy, twirly. Twirly, whirly, long, and girly...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Mitten Tree

Written by Candace Christiansen and Illustrated by Greenstein Elaine

One snowy day an elderly woman, Sarah, watches children gathering at the bus stop. While they never...

Pre-K - 1st

Harry the Hairless Cat

Written by Amy Phillips and Illustrated by Kyoko Fogel

Today is the day! Harry discovers there is a big and beautiful world outside that he wants to...

Pre-K - 2nd

Neighborly Acts of Kindness: Visits With Miss Del

Written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and Illustrated by Kaeden Stewart

Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Neighborly Acts...

Pre-K - 5th

Birthday Acts of Kindness: The Gift of Food

Written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and Illustrated by Kaeden Stewart

Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Birthday Acts...

Pre-K - 5th

Tough Cookie

Written by Kate Louise and Illustrated by Grace Sandford

When this gingerbread man was baked, someone forgot to put in the ginger. He’s made of eggs and...

Pre-K - 1st

The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts

Written by Jan & Mike Berenstain

These easy-to-read Berenstain beginner books introduce young readers to the beloved Berenstain Bears characters and the "do good, feel good" messages in their stories. In this book, kindness is taught and modeled for the younger Berenstain Bears!

Pre-K - 2nd