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Books About Empathy & Kindness for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Empathy & Kindness for Ages 8–11

Empathy at chapter book age requires more than noticing. It requires imagining your way into someone else's experience, especially when that experience is very different from your own. These 7,683 books stretch that muscle through characters whose lives demand that kind of attention.

7,683 books

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The Next-Door Dogs

Sara is terrified of dogs, but when her new neighbor’s pets are in trouble, she must find a way to face her fears and he

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Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion

For the child who loves looking for magic under every leaf. This story nurtures a gentle appreciation for the tiny wonde

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Melanie Crowder

Lyrical prose weaves a magical story of two sisters and the lengths one will go to save the other in a world filled with

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The Rudest Alien on Earth

Jane Leslie Conly

A shape-shifting visitor from another galaxy lands on Earth and attempts to understand the strange ways of humans with t

Ages 8–12

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Six different classmates share their perspectives on the messy reality of middle school, from the sting of bullying to t

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Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor #2

Frankie Sparks and the Talent Show Trick

Megan Frazier Blakemore

For the young problem-solver who loves to build and tinker, this story shows how engineering and friendship go hand-in-h

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Baseball-loving Larry juggles the stress of family money troubles while stepping up to solve a local mystery.

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Finklehopper Frog Cheers

Irene Livingston

Disappointment feels a lot smaller when you have a friend like Ruby Rabbit by your side to help you find something to ch

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Rumplepimple #1

Suzanne DeWitt Hall

For the child who often gets into trouble despite their best intentions. This story celebrates being loved for exactly w

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I Was a Third Grade... #3

I Was a Third Grade Bodyguard

Arful the talking dog has his paws full when he is put in charge of protecting a very important classroom chicken.

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Elvis the Rooster #2

Elvis the Rooster Almost Goes to Heaven

Elvis the rooster is crushed when the sun rises without his morning crow, but his barnyard friends are there to lift his

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Johnny Appleseed

John Chapman traveled across the American Midwest planting seeds and growing a legacy that turned him into one of the fr

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2nd-Grade Friends #2

The Secret Lunch Special

Peter Catalanotto, Pamela Schembri

Between a new school bus driver and a missing lunch, Emily’s day is full of surprises that lead her toward an unexpected

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The Ultimate Guide to Grandmas & Grandpas

Sally Lloyd-Jones

For children preparing for a grandparent's visit or a sleepover, this playful guide flips the script by letting kids be

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Shelby & Shauna Kitt #1

Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes

P.H.C. Marchesi

For the child who loves to explore the corners of their own backyard and imagines hidden worlds just out of sight.

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The arrival of a kind girl from the circus brings two boys together in a story of unexpected friendship.

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Nobody Bullies Bub!

Michele Lynn Seigfried

For the child who has ever felt judged for how they look or for being part of a group that is misunderstood by others.

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Scientific Method Investigation

Let's Work Together! Advantages of Working as a Team

For children who struggle with group activities or sharing, this book uses relatable scenarios to show how working as a

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The Adventures of Parsley #1

The Adventures of Parsley the Lion

For the child who thrives on gentle, silly stories and quiet magic. These whimsical garden tales provide a comforting se

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Children's Military Books: World War I #3

Life Among the Dead in the Trenches

For middle-grade students learning about the realities of World War I, this guide provides a historical look at the resi

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Snail & Worm #2

Snail & Worm Again

For the child who compares themselves to others or feels a little 'plain.' These silly stories celebrate being exactly w

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The Reindeer Gift: A Fun, Easy Christmas Tradition

Elizabeth Passo

For parents wanting to teach the joy of generosity during the holidays by encouraging children to donate toys they have

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Little Witch Hazel #1

A Year in the Forest

For the child who loves the quiet details of the outdoors and seeks comfort in routines, this gentle collection explores

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I Love My Puppy! Puppy Care for Kids

For the child who is about to welcome a new four-legged friend into the family and wants to be a great pet parent.

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