Henry & Ella's Big Jar of Kindness: A Story to Help Kids Build Empathy at Home and School, One Kind Act at a Time

Are you looking to nurture kindness, empathy, and compassion in your child? Learning kindness and empathy is one of the most critical skills a child can learn.

Henry & Ella's Big Jar of Kindness is an adorable children's story that gives kids great examples of manageable, realistic kind acts they can do at home and school. The story begins when Henry and Ella get a bit sassy with each other. Grandpa steps in and has an idea. To take an old pickle jar and fill it with kind acts written on pieces of folded paper! When they get to the top, he'll take them out for ice cream! At first they are only in it for the treat... until they discover that kindness itself can be magical.

This beautifully illustrated story doesn't just entertain; it provides a powerful message about the impact of kindness and empathy. Perfect for children ages 4-8, this social-emotional learning (SEL) story provides practical examples of how kids can build emotional intelligence and empathy.

In collaboration with psychiatrist Dr. Evan Bogdan, this story integrates expert-backed strategies for teaching empathy and kindness in realistic, everyday ways that kids can easily understand and implement:

Ways to be kind at homeIdeas on how to be kind at schoolOpportunities for empathy with parents and friends

Each act of kindness that Henry and Ella engage in is woven seamlessly into the story, making it easy for children to understand and apply these actions in their own lives. Ideal for parents, educators, and caregivers, this story is a must-have for nurturing a child's emotional intelligence and compassion.

Add this uplifting story to your cart today-and watch as your child fills their own jar with kindness!