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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Everyone gets a turn
Dubuc, Marianne
Paper Book
A lovely and heartwarming illustrated children's book about friendship, taking turns, and caring for one another by award-winning author Marianne Dubuc. Beloved children's book author and illustrator Marianne Dubuc chronicles the adventure and collaboration that...
My wish for the world
Lombardi, Kristine A.
Paper Book
Longlisted for the Green Earth Book Award For fans of The Invisible String and I Wish You More, this hopeful picture book follows a mother and son at bedtime as they dream of a better world by wishing for kindness, community, and...
Maisy's big book of kindness
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Discover how kindness makes Maisy's world go around--and pick up a few ideas for spreading some joy. Join Maisy and her pals as they explore everyday acts of kindness--from sharing toys to making cards or gifts, nurturing animals to caring for the environment, looking out for one...
The last straw : kids vs. plastics
Hood, Susan
Paper Book
"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." --Kirkus (starred review) "I encourage everyone to read this book." --Dr. Jane Goodall There's no doubt about it--plastic is in almost everything....
Thank you, neighbor!
Chan, Ruth
Paper Book
Celebrate all the people, places, and things that make our neighborhoods special with Thank You, Neighbor! Selected as a best picture book of the year by Publishers Weekly. Join our narrator and her dog on their daily walk as they greet the people in their neighborhood--from the mail...
Hello, mandarin duck!
Phi, Bao 1975-
Paper Book
The one day house
Durango, Julia
Paper Book
Wilson dreams of all the ways he can help improve his friend Gigi's house so that she'll be warm, comfortable, and happy. One day, friends and neighbors from all over come to help make Wilson's plans come true. Everyone volunteers to pitch in to make Gigi's house safe, clean, and pretty...
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
Coco the chipmunk is known for asking, "Have you eaten?" and sharing sweet potatoes. The other animals find Coco's question odd, but one day she shares her food with some animals who could use a friend. When Coco falls ill, her new friends come to care for her in the same way she taught them--by...
This story is not about a kitten
De Se?ve, Randall
Paper Book
A heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from a New York Times bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator. Contrary to what you may believe, this story is not about a kitten, hungry and dirty,...
The big book of belonging
Zommer, Yuval
Paper Book
The Big Book of Belonging is for all the children who like to climb trees, run barefoot, splash in paddles, search for bugs, sing with the birds, taste snowflakes and count the stars. By placing children at the heart of the natural world, the book celebrates our connection with planet...
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...
All are neighbors
Penfold, Alexandra
Paper Book
When a new family moves in, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate their diverse community in this uplifting new book from the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome! Let's go walking down our street. Friends and neighbors here to greet.

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