I Am Kind: A Kindness Book for Kids
An Action-Oriented Kindness Book for Kids
All kids have been told to be nice, but do they understand exactly what that looks like? Instead of just telling children to be nice, we can show them how! I Am Kind: Kindness Practices for Kids translates kindness ideas into meaningful images for young minds to understand, learn, and put into practice.
I Am a Good Friend will help the child in your life develop healthy friendships – friendships that could last a life time!
- Shows specific acts of kindness
- Teaches the golden rule
- Easy for kids to understand
- Practical application
- Great conversation starter
- For home or the classroom
Kind Kids Grow into Kind Adults
In I Am Kind, children first learn about kindness in the context of the Golden Rule from the “I Am” series kids, Andy, Angie, Arjun, and Annie. They then see seventeen specific acts of kindness to show them how to put the Golden Rule into practice. Instead of just hearing about abstract concepts like sharing, comforting, and appreciating, curious young minds will find examples of exactly what that looks like. They can see how Andy and friends are putting those ideas into action so they can, too.
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Reviews for Belle Green Books
- It's OK to need help sometimes! This book encourages children with its sweet examples of small challenges children can do all by themselves now as part of larger tasks that they may need help with, and why needing help is OK. The freebies and extras that come with the book, such as the printable Certificate of Achievement, will have your child setting goals and saying, “I can do it on my own!”J. Martin
- An excellent book for growing kids! This book will help your kids examine what they can and can’t do yet as they grow. This week, my three-year-old asked “Am I a big girl?” We talked about how she is getting bigger and this book helped us take our chat even further. I highly recommend this book to growing and curious kids.J. Jurchenko
- Fond Memories Of When I Too Was 5 You hit the nail right on the head with this cute book. I remember being 5 and always challenging everyone that I was strong and smart and could do it myself...until I got to tieing a necktie when I turned 6. Kids will have lots to say when they read this. Thanks.L. the
- My son turned 4 recently, what do I do? My son turned four recently and is very aware of his age. I picked this up for my iPad Kindle Reader at night. It's very simple and will help him register this new awareness of what it means to be bigger (he keeps talking about turning 5!).Never thought of a book about aging for kids, but it's a simply yet helpful book to help him 🙂D.
- Getting Bigger is A-OK I loved the message as it was two-fold in this growing up story. Littles feeling frustrated at what they can't do and accepting help and adults helping littles meet their needs because even though they are bigger, help is still important and necessary. A feel good story for littles, big kids and their families! Love the author's note in the beginning and the fun checklist at the end. Add this book to your collection!!M. L.
- Fun and instructive! This book is exactly what parents of in between children need to help them get through the transition stage of baby to toddler, when they can do some things themselves but not all. Young readers will enjoy the rhythmic flow of the words and the expressive illustrations. The printable extras are a nice added touch!D.
- Cute Book with Free Downloads for Growing Bigger Kids! This is a really sweet book. I haven't seen one written so clearly for the inbetweeners- the kiddos caught between being bigER but not quite big. This book gives kids a chance to acknowledge the frustration AND the growth and be okay with where they are. I especially love the free downloadable achievement certificate, charts, and coloring book/guide to help kids track and celebrate their growth. Definitely worth it!M. Pusey
- I AM BIGGER is on point! As a grandparent, it is refreshing to see a child’s book that reinforces parenting skills. I like how Belle restates the book’s central message thread every couple of pages. That repetition helps reinforce the message and refocus a young child as the book is being read. The illustrations are well done and support the message of the book quite well. Thanks, Belle, for another excellent children’s book.L. Holliday
- Children Can Relate To The Story I read this book to my friends child while on the road and she loved it! It was as this book was made for her! She kept repeating, “it’s okay “. Which was part of the story. She could relate to it because she’s learning the very things in the story! I will recommend this book to parents, daycares, and even pre- kindergarten!M.
What Makes I Am Kind Different from Other Kindness Books?
There are a lot of great books about kindness out there. I recommend that you read as many as you can, because learning compassion, empathy, and social skills don’t come from a single book or a single reading session. But different books come with different angles and advantages. Here’s how I Am Kind stands out from other kindness books you’ll find on Amazon or through a Google search.
Expert Input
Anyone can write a book, but with I Am Kind, you and your kiddos will benefit from decades of experience and education. Belle Green is the author of seven children’s books and creator of coloring pages and other products for kids. Sheri Moroe is a clinical psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience working with children in a professional setting. Together, they create a perfect blend of imagination and psychology, using just the right words to capture the attention of young minds.
Practical Application
Relatable Characters
In I Am Kind, children don’t just learn concepts from adults. They learn alongside the team of kids throughout the story. Each picture portrays a real-life scene that little ones can see themselves in, from playing at the playground to grocery shopping. There’s also just the right amount of repetition; enough to learn and reinforce the concepts as you read without being distracting.
Diversity of Characters
Engaging Illustrations
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What is Kindness? Andy and Friends Lead by Example
Being nice or acting with kindness can feel like philosophical concepts that can be challenging for young minds to grasp. But they do know how they like people to treat them! By wrapping kindness in the Golden Rule, to treat others the way you would like to be treated, children get a better idea of what kindness really means.
In I Am Kind, Andy, Angie, Arjun and Annie are learning alongside the reader, thinking about the emotions and feelings that kind actions make people have. Kids can then use those feelings to help them identify when they are being kind and when others are being kind to them. The book then launches into specific acts of kindness that young readers can then put into action in real life.
Sharing and Caring
When it comes to basic kindness, sharing and caring are king. In I Am Kind, children will see the I Am kids acting out caring and generosity by sharing umbrellas and sweaters, providing comfort to a hurt friend, and spending time with the elderly who are often lonely. Your little ones will also be encouraged to apply kindness in the way they treat themselves and their own bodies!
Lending a Helping Hand
Inclusion and Support
Showing Appreciation
Looking Out for Others
Patience, Patience
Manners, Please!
In I Am Kind, children will find more than a story about kindness. They will learn, picture by picture, thoughtful ways to put kindness into action and make it a positive way of life. They will discover that they can create their own story of compassion, support, appreciation, and helpfulness one day at a time.
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Who is this Kindness Book For?
Who needs to read a story book about kindness? Well, probably everyone, including adults! But here’s why I Am Kind will be great to add to book collections from the one at home to libraries in churches, schools, and everywhere in between.
Daycare and Babysitters
Preschool and Kindergarten
Sunday School
Your Home Library
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Beyond the Book: How Else Can We Teach Kindness to Kids?
Leading by Example
Assume the Best
Look for the Helpers
Volunteering and Donating
Kindness Book Drive
Celebrate World Kindness Day
In I Am Kind, children will find more than a story about kindness. They will learn, picture by picture, thoughtful ways to put kindness into action and make it a positive way of life. They will discover that they can create their own story of compassion, support, appreciation, and helpfulness one day at a time.
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Taking Time to Read: Mission Critical for Kids
Read Books, Build Brains
How to Make Time to Read
It can feel daunting to add yet another to-do item to your daily routine. But once you implement a reading ritual, you and your kiddos will quickly come to look forward to this special time in your day. Try to keep it consistent, reading after meals or before bed. (Bedtime stories aren’t just for toddlers and preschoolers! My 10-year-old and I still read books together every night. We often try to read new books related to the season we’re in, an upcoming holiday, event, or trip.)
You can also keep it short, especially to start. Five or ten minutes is plenty for the littlest ones, and you can work up to longer periods of reading as they get older. Choose books on topics that they are interested in, and let them choose the book whenever possible. Make it extra special by creating a cozy reading nook. Let them add their own flair by picking colors, pillows, or drawing a picture to decorate the reading nook wall. Any child will love a comfy space that feels like they are in their own little den or hideout, making it all that much more appealing to read those books!
How to Get the Most Out of Reading
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The Belle Green World: Confident and Connected Kids
The Impact of Words and Teamwork
The words we use have tremendous power. Especially when it comes to children, the words we choose can create a story of curiosity and confidence or uncertainty and apprehension. As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we have an opportunity and a responsibility to use our words to build up children with encouragement for healthy self-esteem. Story books like those from the Belle Green collection are just one way to do that. We can help them write their own story of confidence, kindness, and caring relationships with their peers and with adults, if only we choose the right words.
Because of my focus on appropriate wording for my books, I decided to partner with Sheri Moroe for my feelings books, the I Am series. With her knowledge and education in the field of psychology (she holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) she brings a rich understanding of the inner workings of a child’s mind. Sheri is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and has been working with children for more than 35 years. This means that she doesn’t just have the knowledge, she also knows how to use it. She has my unending gratitude for her assistance in creating these story books!
The I Am Series
Humans are interesting creatures in that whatever we say after “I am” we tend to become. That’s why this wording is so critical to young minds. We must teach them to use these words carefully and only to say good and positive things after “I am.” That’s why I created the I Am series of books – to help children harness the power of I Am and build self-worth, confidence, healthy friendships, and strong social skills including kindness!
The first book in this series is I Am Good in My Heart. Many times children hear behavioral correction using the word “bad.” They can then begin to think that they are bad instead of their behavior being undesirable. I Am Good in My Heart shows young readers that even when they do the wrong thing (accidentally or on purpose), they are still good in their heart and have the ability to make a better, more positive choice next time. I Am Good in My Heart sets the stage for the next book about friendship.
I Am a Good Friend, the most popular book in the I Am series of books, focuses on building and navigating healthy friendships. Getting started in the new world of forging friendships can be challenging for preschool and kindergarten kiddos, but with I Am a Good Friend they will learn about sharing, taking turns, standing up for and looking out for friends who may be experiencing teasing or who have food allergies. I Am a Good Friend is available on Amazon in both e-book and paperback formats.
The third book in the I Am series of books is I Am Bigger. If you have a toddler or preschooler who is excited to be bigger and do more things on their own but struggles to recognize when they still need help, this story book is for you. I Am Bigger celebrates children as they grow in size and new capabilities, but also helps them understand that sometimes they still need help from grown up, and that’s okay! I Am Bigger is available on Amazon in e-book and paperback versions.
All the I Am series books were written with love, experience, and a passion for strong and capable children. They make great gifts as well as routine new additions to your home or classroom library. Whether it’s Christmas, World Kindness Day, or simply Tuesday, take the time to read one of these thoughtful, positive books with your children. Add I Am Good in My Heart, I Am a Good Friend, and I Am Bigger to your home library – the whole family will love them!
Robots and Rhymes
Beyond the I Am series, you’ll also find two Belle Green robot books and a sweet book of rhymes for Valentine’s Day. In Tip the Lunchtime Robot, your children will enjoy a rhyming story about a cleaning robot who longs to be a chef. Will she be able to use her love of cooking to realize her dreams? Tip is available on Amazon in both paperback and e-book and will inspire young minds to follow their hearts.
Do your little ones love superheroes? Then Robot Activated! is the book for them! Join the Rescue Robot as he saves a train full of teddy bears, struggling through rain and mud to save the day. In addition to being a fun and exciting rhyming story, Robot Activated! is a book that encourages perseverance and not giving up. This sweet picture book is also available on Amazon in both paperback and e-book.
Finally, on the holiday that celebrates love, your kiddos will enjoy the fun and sweet poems in Valentine’s Day Rhymes. From different types of hugs to cupid in disguise, these fun to read story poems will engage and delight young minds. This book is currently available on Amazon in e-book format only. It’s the perfect last-minute gift to send to grandchildren and nieces and nephews for Valentine’s Day.
Learn Through Coloring Pages
How many coloring books do you have? Kiddos love to color. But with download and print coloring pages from Belle Green, they can also learn while they do it! Perfect for ages 3-6, children can learn shapes with Robot Shapes coloring pages and learn January through December with Robot Months of the Year coloring pages. As the perfect complement to their new I Am Kind book, you can reinforce the acts of kindness shown with the I Am Kind kindness coloring pages! Coloring pages are a great way for little ones to learn basic concepts, including shapes, spelling, and interpersonal skills including kindness. They are also good for developing fine motor skills, decision making (should this picture be green or purple?), and artistic expression (both green and purple!).
Also available for Valentine’s Day, your family will love these printable Robot Valentines! Choose between pre-colored and DIY coloring, or go with a mix of both! Robot Valentines also come with images to color on their own that are spot-on for decorating a child’s Valentine box for school or parties. If your kiddo’s school party snuck up on you, don’t worry. You don’t have to wait for Amazon to deliver because these Valentines are instantly available. They are print on demand, picture perfect, and so much fun for little ones who love robots!
YouTube, Social Media, and More
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As for social media, I’m on Facebook and Instagram, so be sure to give me a follow. Sometimes I run promos for free books or discounted or free coloring pages! Lastly, my YouTube channel is filled with fun, engaging, free, and educational videos. Check out my new alphabet series if you’ve got a kiddo who needs to learn their letters!
I Am Kind: A Kindness Book to Encourage, Engage, and Put into Action
When it comes to a book that can really make a difference in your child’s life, I Am Kind is definitely a top contender. Relatable, understandable, and easy to remember and put into action, this is one book that you’ll want to read over and over again. This picture book is the perfect story to give as a gift, either to your own children or grandchildren or to your church or school library. On World Kindness Day or any time of year, go ahead and give the world of kindness to a child! It’s more than a good book – it’s a book that does good!
Books With Messages That Matter
Confidence, self-worth and self-esteem, friendship, and more are found within the pages of Belle Green books. Kids will learn through real-life scenarios and repetition in the “I Am” series, and through creative verse and imagination in the robot series!