Atfal CompassBooks about kindness and good character
Good character is caught more than taught, and stories are one of the best ways to catch it. Read together, then ask: what would you have done?
Updated 14 October 2026 · 9 picks
Ages 3–6
Book · Ages 2–6
The Way I Feel
Janan Cain
Gives little ones the words for their feelings — the first step to kindness.
Book · Ages 4–9
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
Carol McCloud
A simple picture of how kind words fill others up.
Ages 5–9
Book · Ages 5–9
Each Kindness
Jacqueline Woodson
An honest story about a missed chance to be kind — great for real talks.
Book · Ages 5–8
The Invisible Boy
Trudy Ludwig
How one small act of inclusion changes a lonely boy's day.
Book · Ages 4–8
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña
Gratitude and serving others, seen through a grandmother's eyes.
Book · Ages 4–8
The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
Starts conversations about giving, gratitude and thanking parents.
Ages 8–12
Book · Ages 9+
Wonder
R. J. Palacio
“Choose kind” — a story about empathy and friendship many families love.
For parents
Book · For parents
Siblings Without Rivalry
Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Practical help when brothers and sisters fight or feel envious.
Book · For parents
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Words that invite cooperation instead of power struggles.
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