READING
LIST
Books about kindness,
anti-bullying and being different
FICTION
The Rabbit Listened
Doerrfeld, Cori (2018 • Grade level PreK-K) A story of
how to be there for someone who's struggling without trying
to fix things for them.
What Should Danny Do?
Levy, Adir (2017 • Grade level PreK-K) In this interactive
book, children realize that their choices for Danny, a superhero
in training, shaped his day into what it became.
The Big Umbrella
Bates, Amy June (2018 • Grade level PreK-3) There's
always room under the big umbrella no matter how different
you are.
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade
Roberts, Justin (2014 • Grade level K-1) Even if you're small
or young (or both), you can always speak up for what's right.
Enemy Pie
Munson, Derek (2000 • Grade level K-2) Dad has a
solution for getting rid of enemies, but it requires spending an
entire day playing with the enemy.
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Lovell, Patty (2001 • Grade level K-2) Molly Lou Melon is
different, but this doesn't slow her down.
I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a
Simple Act of Kindness
Kerascoët (2018 • Grade level PreK-3) A story about
how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community
joining to help a girl who is bullied.
The One and Only Ivan
Applegate, Katherine (2015• Grade level 3-7) Ivan
the gorilla works to create a better future for Ruby, a baby
elephant.
Wonder
Palacio, R.J. (2012 • Grade level 5-7) A story about
Auggie, a boy who looks different but wants to be treated as an
ordinary kid.
Sticks and Stones
Cooper, Abby (2016 • Grade level 5-7) Elyse finds new
ways to accept who she is and to become her best self.
NON-FICTION
Have you Filled A Bucket Today? A Guide to
Daily Happiness for Kids
McCloud, Carol (2006 • Grade level PreK-4) Do
something kind to make someone else feel good and fill their
"invisible bucket."
You, Me and Empathy: Teaching Children
About Empathy, Feelings, Kindness,
Tolerance and Recognizing Bullying
Sanders, Jayneen (2017 • Grade level K-3) In this story,
Quinn shows understanding, compassion, and kindness toward
others.
Listening With My Heart: A Story of
Kindness and Self-Compassion
Garcia, Gabi (2018 • Grade level 1-5) Listening With My
Heart touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy
and self-acceptance.
Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught
the World About Kindness
Bowman, Donna Janell (2016 • Grade level 2-3) A
biography about William "Doc" Key and his horse, Jim Key.
Lend A Hand: Poems About Giving
Frank, John (2014 • Grade level 3-4) Fourteen original
poems show how simple acts of kindness can make a difference
in the world.
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