Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Kindness books are a wonderful way to help little ones understand compassion, friendship, and the importance of caring for others. Hollydog has sniffed out 10 of the very best kindness books for preschoolers, filled with lovable characters, meaningful lessons, and stories your family will want to read again and again! Check out our Back to School Learning Hub for tons of great activities and crafts focusing on kindness and friendship.
Why Kindness Books Are Great for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are still learning how their words and actions affect the people around them. Stories about kindness help little ones recognize feelings, understand different perspectives, and see simple ways they can help and care for others. They also make it easier for parents and teachers to begin meaningful conversations about friendship, empathy, sharing, and treating everyone with love and respect. Now, check out our top 10 list!
The Rabbit Listened
This is one of my absolute favorite books! Sometimes the best way we can be a friends is by listening. In a loud world full of ups and downs, this book teaches little ones that sometimes listening can be more important than sharing your own thoughts.
Strictly NO Elephants
What do you do when there are no elephants allowed? I guess you abandon your elephant, wait a minute, no way! This book teaches little ones that if someone isn’t included, then you simply include them yourself. One small act of kindness goes a long way for an elephant friend.
The Big Umbrella
Is there room under the umbrella for everyone? What about those tall kids? What if you have a fluffy tutu? Come check out this book that teaches us how kindness can be extended to each and every person.
Plant a Kiss
What happens when you plant a kiss? This book illustrates a wonderful example of what happens when kindness grows overtime. Kindness isn’t a one time thing, it grows, and grows, and grows!
Superbuns!
This book is just so wacky and amazing! If you’re looking for a fun and silly book, this is it! Follow Superbuns as she proves to us that kindness really is a superpower! Wait, it’s better than strength, and brains, and speed? That’s right, come find out why!
Be Kind
This book is a Teacher’s Pick! It’s hard to be kind when everyone else isn’t! What happens when everyone shows kind moments throughout the day? Does it have an affect on others, maybe even the world? Let’s find out!
Kind Ninja
Wait, ninjas are kind? I thought they just karate chopped things. Well guess what, these ninjas use their strength help others, protect animals, and clean up the environment!
Share Some Kindness Bring Some Light
This book is just so darn cute! Some of the forest animals are afraid of bear because he’s so big! Maybe baking some cookies and shining some light will help win them over. Is kindness like a git that you can wrap up and give? Good thing bear has a human friend to help him find out.
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
This book helps us visualize what kindness feels like. When you have a full bucket, you can share your happiness with others, when your bucket it empty it’s so nice to have someone share their overflowing bucket with you.
Library Lion
This is such a fun addition to out list. Library Lion has kindness running throughout the book, while it’s not as direct as some of the other books the main character has qualities we hope to see in all of our friendships.
Free Kindness Coloring Pages
We hope you enjoyed Hollydog’s Top 10 Kindness Books for Preschoolers! Keep the kindness going with our 2 free kindness coloring pages, the perfect companion to any of the books on our list. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, kicking off the school year with friendship lessons, or simply encouraging kind hearts all year long, Hollydog has everything you need to help little learners grow in kindness.
Print your free kindness coloring pages below!
