Books Like Try a Little Kindness
Families who loved Try a Little Kindness by Henry Cole often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Try a Little Kindness by Henry Cole 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 entering a new social environment, like a classroom or playground, and needs concrete examples of how to interact with others. It serves as a gentle behavioral guide for those moments when a child might be struggling with sharing, using manners, or noticing the feelings of others. Instead of lecturing, it uses humor and relatable animal scenarios to show that kindness is a series of small, manageable choices. The book illustrates a variety of ways to be a good person, from simple gestures like saying please to more complex emotional acts like making someone feel special. Designed for children ages 4 to 8, it reframes kindness as an active skill rather than just an abstract concept. Parents will appreciate how the playful vignettes spark natural conversations about the social nuances of friendship and community without feeling overly didactic.
