Kindness Counts 123 (Highlights Books of Kindness)

Teaching little ones about kindness can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! This bright and engaging kindness book for toddlers and young kids invites young readers to count down from 10 while discovering what it means to be kind. Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page kindness book will help kids 2-5 learn the important concepts of empathy and compassion.

Whether it be delivering cookies to a new neighbor, sharing toys, or saying "I love you" to Grandma and Grandpa, this book is filled with random acts of kindness kids can show towards others. It’s a perfect book to read aloud at home or in the classroom to spark conversations about how kindness starts with you. Showcasing a diverse cast of children, this book’s joyful illustrations and simple words encourage children to be their best selves wherever they go.

Featuring durable cardstock pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this be-kind-book for kids offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will enjoy again and again. This book is crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills, strengthen early math skills and build positive associations with reading.

R.A. Strong is an editor and writer. She enjoys sharing kindness by donating warm clothes in the wintertime, surprising people with cakes, and picking up litter whenever she can. Though her favorite thing of all is making others smile.

Ekaterina Trukhan is a Russian illustrator. She graduated from Camberwell College of Arts and has since illustrated children's books. She draws her inspiration from everyday life, mid-century illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Visit her on the Web at ekaterinatrukhan.com and goodillustration.com