Caring Outward - December Sweetbean - Kids

Discover stories of kindness and giving back that inspire us to care for our communities, the world, and each other in the December Sweetbean Challenge.

Updated December 31, 2024
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Caring with Bert and Ernie : a book about empathy
Miller, Marie-Therese
Paper Book
Kids will learn all about empathy with best buddies Bert and Ernie! They will discover how to think about others, show that they care, and help those around them. About the Sesame Street ® Character Guides series: Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this...
Hurricane
Rocco, John
Paper Book
A gorgeously-illustrated picture book about the power of community from Caldecott-Honoree John Rocco   That night the wind roars and rumbles,  like the sound of a thousand waves  pounding the shoreline. <...
What can a citizen do?
Eggers, Dave
Paper Book
"[This] charming book provides examples and sends the message that citizens aren't born but are made by actions taken to help others and the world they live in." --The Washington Post This is a book about what citizenship--good citizenship--means to you, and to us all:<...
Have you eaten? : a story of food, friendship, and kindness
Lee, Su Youn
Paper Book
A charming, heartfelt picture book debut from Su Youn Lee, Have You Eaten? celebrates one of the many ways we show love, by sharing food. Coco loved sweet potatoes, and she loved to share them with everyone around her. Coco the chipmunk is known for...
All kinds of special
Sauer, Tammi
Paper Book
For fans of Home Is Where the Birds Sing and Me & Mama, this tenderhearted picture book follows a little girl's journey to make her new house a home, one mango at a time. Mia and her mama used to live in an apartment with just a few windows that was part of a big...
Love the world
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes a celebration of love, respect, peace, and unity. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young...
Because Amelia smiled
Stein, David Ezra.
Paper Book
Just try not to smile! A positively inspiring picture book from the creator of the Caldecott Honor–winning Interrupting Chicken. Because Amelia smiles as she skips down the street, her neighbor Mrs. Higgins smiles too, and decides to send a care package of cookies to...

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