Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Send Feedback

Books About Empathy & Kindness for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

Browse → Ages 0–3 → Themes → Empathy & Kindness → Ages 0–3

Books About Empathy & Kindness for Ages 0–3

Empathy at this age is instinctive and physical. A toddler who sees someone crying might cry too, or bring them a blanket. These 2,913 books build on that instinct, showing very young children what it looks like to notice other people's feelings.

2,913 books

Cover of The Peace Book

Sharing a meal, listening to others, and being true to yourself are all simple ways to create a more peaceful and welcom

Cover of Let's Help

Hello Kitty: Phonics Reading Program #2

Hello Kitty and her friends show how much fun it can be to lend a hand in this simple story designed to help brand new r

Cover of Gentle Rosie

Rosie the Mouse #1

Rosie is a model of gentleness as she softly turns the pages of her favorite books and snuggles close to her mama and ba

1 2 3...122

Cover of Mai and Her Helpful Teddy

Mai and Her Helpful Teddy

Jerzy Jones

For the child learning how to be a good friend and helper. This sweet story highlights how even the smallest gestures of

Ages 2–5

Cover of Where Is Nicky's Valentine?

Where Is Nicky's Valentine?

Harriet Ziefert

Lift the flaps to help Nicky the cat deliver special valentines to all his friends in this interactive holiday game.

Cover of Come Stay with Me

Come Stay with Me

For the toddler or preschooler learning that kindness knows no bounds, this sweet rhyming book shows how different anima

Cover of Happy Little Pets: I Take Care of My Kitten

Happy Little Pets

Happy Little Pets: I Take Care of My Kitten

For the child eager to welcome a new furry friend, this book gently introduces the joys and responsibilities of caring f

Cover of Let's Be Kind

Indestructibles

For young children learning to interact with the world, this book offers simple ways to show care and consideration to o

Cover of Children Like Me

Children Like Me

For the parent introducing the wonderful variety of people in our world, showing toddlers how children everywhere share

Cover of Kindness Day

Martin Mabee-Mawee #1

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that even small acts of compassion can change someone's world. Perfect for exp

Cover of Room for a Little One

Room for a Little One

A kind ox makes space in his warm stable for a dog, a cat, a donkey, and eventually a very special baby on a cold Christ

Cover of Ada, Go, Go, Go!

Ada, Go, Go, Go!

For the little one learning that being a good friend is more important than winning the race. A sweet introduction to em

Cover of The Sharing Book

The Sharing Book

For children learning how small gestures like a smile or a shared song can build big connections. This gentle story cele

Cover of The Kindness Book

The Kindness Book

For parents seeking to nurture empathy, this cheerful guide offers concrete, child-friendly examples of how small acts o

Cover of Caring For Your Pets: A Book About Veterinarians

Community Helpers

Caring For Your Pets: A Book About Veterinarians

Ann Owen, Dee Ready

Step inside the clinic to see how neighborhood veterinarians spend their days keeping local pets healthy and happy.

Cover of Diversity Book for Kids

Feeling Big Emotions

Diversity Book for Kids

For the child noticing that every person they meet looks, speaks, or moves a little differently, this book celebrates wh

Cover of Bikes for Sale

For children learning about community, finding their place, and the joy of helping others, this heartwarming story beaut

Cover of Zay and Squirrel Garvy: A Boy and Animal Friendship

Zay and Squirrel Garvy: A Boy and Animal Friendship

For the child who loves observing local wildlife and wants to know how to be a gentle friend to the small creatures in t

Cover of Kindness Makes Us Strong

Kindness Makes Us Strong

For the parent looking to nurture empathy and community spirit, this vibrant book illustrates how simple acts of kindnes

Cover of Giving

Nursery Collection

For the toddler learning to share or the preschooler discovering how small gestures like a kiss or a handmade gift can m

Cover of What Are Words, Really?

What Are Words, Really?

Alexi Lubomirski

For the child learning that their words have an impact on others, this gentle guide uses a garden metaphor to show how k

Cover of The Very Kind Rich Lady and Her One Hundred Dogs

The Very Kind Rich Lady and Her One Hundred Dogs

One hundred dogs live with a single kind lady who spends every day feeding, playing, and caring for each of them by name

Cover of Good Habits and Manners

My First Padded Books

Good Habits and Manners

Wonder House Books

For the parent introducing the first building blocks of kindness and hygiene. This sturdy board book helps toddlers mast

Cover of The Little Ghost Who Didn't Want to Be Mean

The Little Ghost Who Didn't Want to Be Mean

For the child who feels pressured to act like everyone else. Gilbert the ghost chooses kindness over scaring, proving th

More Ages 0–3 Books

Books About Good vs. Evil for Ages 0–3(73)Books About Honesty & Integrity for Ages 0–3(148)Books About Embarrassment for Ages 0–3(154)Books About Standing Up for Yourself for Ages 0–3(217)Books About Forgiveness & Redemption for Ages 0–3(257)Books About Justice & Fairness for Ages 0–3(290)Books About Trust for Ages 0–3(319)Books About Sadness & Grief for Ages 0–3(344)