Ned the hamster is super excited to be taking part in the Great Garden Hamster Race. He and an assortment of fellow hamsters are ready, set and go! Ned is determined to win and sets off at a fast pace. However, such is his determination to finish first that he ignores the pleas for help…

K is for Kindness.
A selection of some of the best picture books for teaching toddlers, pre-schoolers and early primary aged children about being kind:-
Ned and the Great Garden Hamster Race by Kim Hillyard
Ned the hamster is super excited to take part in the Great Garden Hamster Race. He and an assortment of fellow hamsters are ready, set, and go! Ned is determined to win and sets off at a fast pace. However, such is his determination to finish first that he ignores the pleas for help from…
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Denver by David McKee
This moralistic story of being happy with what you have is a life lesson for children and adults alike. At the heart of the tale is Denver – the wealthiest resident in Berton. Denver uses his ample wealth for good, helping the villages in a variety of different ways. The residents return such kindness with…
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The Lion who wanted to Love by Giles Andreae & David Wojtowycz
Leo is a lovely little lion but lacks a lion’s natural hunting instinct. This difference sees poor Leo shunned from the pride by his mother. With only his kind heart for company, Leo sets out into the jungle alone to find his way. He learns that while his hunting instinct is lacking, his empathy and…
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Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Princess Pearl has swapped her tiara for a stethoscope in her new medical role. Accompanied by Gadabout the Great and her trusty transport, Zog, the trio fly around treating mermaids, lions and unicorns. The kindly princess, however, is suddenly captured by her uncle, the king, who decides that princesses can’t be doctors. Can Princess Pearl…
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Please Mr Panda by Steve Antony
A delightful story teaching little ones about the importance of good manners. When Mr Panda kindly offers his box of yummy doughnuts to a selection of fellow black and white creatures, their repeatedly rude responses lead him to retract his sweet offer. Then one day Mr Panda encounters a polite lemur whose good manners are…
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The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
George is a scruffy giant, but when a new clothes shop opens in the town, he decides to buy himself a selection of smart clothes. On his way home, George encounters a host of sad creatures that he helps by giving them an item of his new clothing. George’s good deeds, however, leave him cold…
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A Bit Lost by Chris Haugton
A charming tale of a defenceless little owl who falls out of its tree and finds itself separated from its mummy. A kindly squirrel comes to the owl’s aid as he endeavours to help find the missing mummy owl. The owl gives the squirrel clues which lead the duo to a range of animals matching…
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Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
A sad little penguin turns up on a boy’s doorstep one day. The boy, believing the penguin to be lonely, sets out to help the little bird get home. When he finds out where the penguin’s home is, the pair set off in a rowing boat, bound for the South Pole. But the penguin remains…
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Kipper and Roly by Mick Inkpen
Friendship and sharing are explored in this book. When Pig writes a list of presents he would like for his birthday, a pet is top of his wish list. So, good friend that he is, Kipper sets off to find Pig the perfect pet present, only to fall in love with the gift himself. However,…