Kindness · Ages 4–6

Kindness stories for ages 4–6

Kindergarten & early school — stories about kindness, told at the right depth for 4–6 year olds. Every one ends with a short Talk About It prompt, never a stated moral.

All ages 0–34–67–910–12
Empathy

The Girl Who Didn't Need Words

The new girl at the park doesn't speak any words Theo knows. But swings don't need words. Neither does tag. Neither, it turns out, does most of the good stuff.

Ages 4–64 min read
Kindness

The Lion and the Mouse

A mouse promises the king of the jungle that one day she'll return his kindness. The lion laughs. Our retelling of the world's favourite little-helper fable.

Ages 4–64 min read
Kindness

The Well at the Edge of the Village

Amma's well is the only one still giving water — and a long, hot line is forming at the gate. One small kindness travels further than anyone expects.

Ages 4–64 min read