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Kindness Stories: 5-Minute Tales for Bedtime

7 Stories, 1 for Every Day of the Week

Illustrated by Gabriele Tafuni
Published by Igloo Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $7.99

About The Book

Celebrate compassion, friendship, and everyday acts of kindness with this delightful collection of short stories—perfect for bedtime or anytime reading.

Kindness Stories: 5-Minute Tales for Bedtime features seven sweet and engaging tales, each one written to be read aloud in just five minutes. From sharing a surprise gift to helping a friend in need or learning to say, “thank you,” these charming stories show that even small actions can make a big difference.

Designed especially for children ages 0 to 5, this illustrated storybook helps young readers discover the power of kindness through relatable characters, gentle humor, and positive life lessons. Whether it's winding down at the end of the day or reinforcing values during storytime, this book offers a comforting, meaningful way to connect.

Key Features:
  • Seven original kindness-themed stories—one for each day of the week
  • Short and accessible 5-minute format—ideal for busy families and bedtime routines
  • Gentle, uplifting storytelling that promotes emotional learning and empathy

Benefits for Young Readers and Families:
  • Helps build emotional intelligence through positive messages and real-life situations
  • Encourages kindness, sharing, gratitude, and inclusiveness in age-appropriate ways
  • Supports literacy development and vocabulary with easy-to-follow narratives
  • Creates meaningful bonding moments through daily shared reading experiences

Whether you’re cuddling up before bed or starting the day with a smile, these stories remind children that being kind is one of the greatest adventures of all.

About The Author

Igloo Books publishes high-quality, affordable books for every kind of reader. From illustrated storybooks, novelty and board books, wipe-clean learning, licensed advent calendars, to coloring, sticker, and activity books, we have something for everybody between the ages of 0 to 100. We are the global leader of mass-market publishing with a world-wide reach in 77 countries across 64 languages. As of 2021 our products are climate neutral and we actively strive to remove, replace, and reduce plastic and excess in all of our products.

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