Families who loved Kind Ninja and the Easter Egg Hunt by Mary Nhin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the transition from individual competition to group cooperation. It is an ideal resource for those moments when a child feels discouraged or left behind during high-energy seasonal activities like egg hunts or sports. The story follows the Ninjas through an Easter celebration where Kind Ninja realizes that winning matters less than ensuring everyone is included and having fun. Through simple rhymes and relatable characters, the book models how empathy can be a superpower. It helps children recognize the feelings of others and shows that true leadership involves lifting up friends who are struggling. While set during Easter, the core message of sportsmanship and kindness is universal for children ages 3 to 11, making it a reliable tool for building social awareness in everyday group play.
