“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.”
Roy T. Bennett
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
Henry James
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
Desmond Tutu
“Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary.”
J M Barrie
Though September is not Back To School for us
It is the start of a new cycle of seasons
It is when we begin our learning journey anew
A time to reflect on our journey so far
And plan some destinations and goals
For the coming year
It is a new beginning
And a time to remind ourselves
Of the values we hold dear
Beginning with kindness
The importance of kindness cannot be overstated
Being a kind, caring, compassionate human being
Is more important than any academic qualification
It is why we start in September
With kindness
What it is
What it means
Why it matters
Here are 8 brilliant and beautiful books
For little readers and their grown ups
About kindness and being kind
For more books on this theme
Do look at my Kindness Collection Guide
And #edspirereadskindness
These are some of our favourite illustrated books
That help children to understand kindness
And be kind to themselves
To others and our planet
What acts of kindness will you carry out today?