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

Discover the many ways to make the world a kinder place, from A to Z!

With action words that both teach and inspire, this 26-page board book is the perfect introduction to concepts of empathy and compassion for kids ages 2–5.

A single act of kindness can lead to a zillion! Whether it be donating your blanket, giving hugs, offering help, or volunteering, there are so many ways to be kind. This is the perfect book to read aloud at home or in the classroom to spark conversations about simple acts of kindness.

With durable board book pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will enjoy again and again. This book is crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills, strengthen early math skills, and build positive associations with reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781639623679
Publisher:	Highlights
Publication date:	09/02/2025
Series:	Highlights Books of Kindness
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.78(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 College of 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 online at ekaterinatrukhan.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

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