10 Fantastic Read-Aloud Children's Books to Help Build Self-Esteem and Encourage Kindness

One of my favorite memories as a kid is of my mother reading to me and now that I am a parent I try to carry on that tradition with my four darling daughters.  I have found that some of my favorite children's books (and some of my children's favorite books) are the ones that also help build self-confidence and promote kindness.  

I decided it might be a good idea to pass some of those titles on to you, in case you think a little extra confidence and kindness is something your kiddos need.  Here are 10 titles, in no particular order, that we feel fit the bill quite nicely.  (Pssst...if we have reviewed them, we linked title.)

You are Special by Max Lucado

The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane Derolf

Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

The Porcupine Named Fluffy by Helen Lester

Chrysanthemum - Kevin Henkes

Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud

A Bad Case of Stripes - David Shannon

"The more that you read, the more things you will know.  
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss

We hope you found something here to love!  Happy READING!!