ABCs of Kindness: Everyday Acts of Kindness, Inclusion and Generosity from A to Z, Read Aloud ABC Kindness Board Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers

by Samantha Berger, Ekaterina Trukhan (Illustrator)

Overview

From A to Z, this hardcover storybook shows young children how they can make the world a kinder place.

Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page book will encourage kids 2-5 to be their best selves wherever they go.

Showcasing a diverse cast of children, the ABCs of Kindness book demonstrates everyday acts of kindness, inclusion and generosity—whether it be donating blankets to the animal shelter, helping with chores or standing up for what's right. It’s the perfect read-aloud book to spark conversations at home or in the classroom about the concepts of empathy and compassion.

Featuring durable cardstock pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book offers a thoughtful and fun experience that young children will love. This book about kindness is crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading.

For over 75 years, Highlights has inspired children to become Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident individuals. With books about kindness for kids that encourage thinking, creativity and self-expression, Highlights helps kids build essential skills, all while having fun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781639623679
Publisher:	Highlights
Publication date:	01/07/2025
Series:	Highlights Books of Kindness
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Samantha Berger is an award-winning author of several children’s books including ABCs of Kindness, Crankenstein, and Rock What Ya Got! Berger, also a twice Emmy-nominated television writer, acted as the Editorial Director and Vice President of Animated Shorts for Nickelodeon for over a decade. She currently writes for Sesame Street in Communities and Sesame Street International, where she helps kids and their families explore difficult subjects while addressing their developmental, physical, and emotional needs.

Ekaterina Trukhan is a Russian illustrator. She graduated from Camberwell Collegeof Arts and has since illustrated children's books. She draws her inspiration from everyday life,mid-century illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Visit her on the Web atekaterinatrukhan.com and goodillustration.com.

Editorial Reviews

This book provides a different act of kindness for each letter of the alphabet. The text is presented in a logical sequence that will be easy for readers to follow. Throughout the book, children can be seen engaged in acts of play, friendship, and unity. . . The illustrations add to the text by providing delightful examples of each narrated act of kindness. The size of the book and easy-to-turn pages make it perfect for younger audiences. A great option for encouraging children to treat others with consideration and respect.” – School Library Journal

“From the beloved brand Highlights comes a new set of picture books for kids. One, in an A-Z format, this book will show kids all the different ways they can bring a little kindness into the world. Think helping with chores, delivering cookies to a neighbor, standing up for what’s right and more. The other does the same in counting form and featuring a diverse cast of kids and beautiful illustrations, these are both excellent books to read aloud in a classroom or at home before bedtime.” – Red Tricycle

“Kindness is something everyone can relate to. . . Using 123’s and ABC’s, these books make the concept of kindness more manageable for kids and just as fun for adults. They are full of ideas of how any age can share a little love with the world. Take time to read them together and then go out as a family and put what you learned into action!” - Taylor Mariott, Medium

From the Publisher

03/01/2020

PreS-K—This book provides a different act of kindness for each letter of the alphabet. The text is presented in a logical sequence that will be easy for readers to follow. Throughout the book, children can be seen engaged in acts of play, friendship, and unity. Facial expressions are relatively uniform, adding a feeling of unity among a diverse array of characters. Geometric shapes create playful images and are paired with vivid primary and pastel colors. Curvy lines and figures are dominant, with illustrations often popping against plain white backgrounds. The lack of texture in imagery creates a cheerful, smooth look and feel. Each word that corresponds with the respective letter of the alphabet is bolded for added emphasis. Alphabet letters are also enlarged and presented in bold and vibrant colors. The illustrations add to the text by providing delightful examples of each narrated act of kindness. The size of the book and easy-to-turn pages make it perfect for younger audiences. VERDICT A great option for encouraging children to treat others with consideration and respect.—Deanna Smith, Pender County Public Library, NC

School Library Journal

2020-01-21
An alphabet book featuring different ways to be kind.

This oversized board book takes a walk through the alphabet and hits on most of the obvious ways in which children can be kind to one another, themselves, and the planet. Berger’s simple text includes both small acts, like “Brightening someone’s day with a smile,” and larger ones, such as “Standing up for someone when no one else will.” The text is direct, without any poetry or flourish, so it reads a bit like an encyclopedia. The acts of kindness feel attainable for young readers, and Trukhan’s illustrations offer practical examples: One child gives up their spot in line for the slide; another makes room at the lunch table. Trukhan’s illustrations are reminiscent of Byron Barton’s, featuring bold, block colors and geometric foundations. The book is inclusive of people with many different skin and hair colors, and it also depicts one child with a cochlear implant and another who walks with forearm crutches. Trukhan’s companion title, Kindess Counts 123, with text by R.A. Strong, echoes both this title’s theme and its inclusivity. While none of the content in either book is particularly revelatory, it is still meaningful and nicely presented.

It’s all very obvious, but there’s no harm in harping on kindness. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews