Why am I passionate about this?

I wholeheartedly believe that kindness is the single most powerful thing that we can teach our children. One of the best ways to instil kindness in children is by talking to them about it, and one of the most effective ways to start the conversation is through stories that highlight kindness. These stories don’t just get kids talking—they also help shape the values of the next generation.


I wrote

Kindness Starts with You - At School

By Jacquelyn Stagg ,

Book cover of Kindness Starts with You - At School

What is my book about?

A children's book about friendship, inclusion, and the golden rule! 

Kindness is the single most powerful thing that we can…

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of I'm NOT just a Scribble...

Jacquelyn Stagg Why I love this book

This was such a blast to read with my kids! I loved how interactive it was and the creative rhyming used. It didn’t just keep their attention, but it also included a fun activity to do together afterward with stickers (included in the book), which made the experience even more fun for us to do together!

The illustrations are playful and unique, really bringing the story to life in a way that keeps everyone engaged. Even after five years of having it on our shelf, it’s still my go-to book for storytime.

By Diane Alber ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked I'm NOT just a Scribble... as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 3, 4, 5, and 6.

What is this book about?


A story about kindness and inclusion.

Scribble, the book's main character, never thought he was different until he met his first drawing. Then, after being left out because he didn't look like everyone else, Scribble teaches the drawings how to accept each other for who they are. Which enables them to create amazing art.

This book not only has illustrations that any child can personally recognize but it also addresses inclusion without boundaries so that anyone can relate to it. Each book comes with 100 stickers so that children can create their very own Scribble. They will be able to…


Book cover of Our Class is a Family

Jacquelyn Stagg Why I love this book

This has been such a wonderful book to read with my kids! It was first introduced to us through my daughter's school. It’s not only a sweet story but also helps teach important lessons about kindness, community, and friendship.

It is great for prompting conversations about feelings, and the illustrations are incredibly well done, making it even more enjoyable!

By Shannon Olsen , Sandie Sonke (illustrator) ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Our Class is a Family as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 6, 7, 8, and 9.

What is this book about?

Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved.

With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, “Our Class is a Family” is a book that will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves, it’s okay to make mistakes, and it’s important to be a friend to others. When hearing this story being read aloud by their teacher, students are sure…


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The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller,

Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…

Book cover of The Color Monster: A Story about Emotions

Jacquelyn Stagg Why I love this book

This book has been such a hit in our house! My kids love the colorful characters and how each emotion is represented by a different color. It’s such a great tool for teaching young kids emotional awareness, and that is most definitely needed in this day and age! 

By Anna Llenas ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Color Monster as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 4, 5, 6, and 7.

What is this book about?

Unpack feelings with color in this international bestseller that helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control.
 

One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple,…


Book cover of Fast Friends

Jacquelyn Stagg Why I love this book

This was gifted to us by my daughter's 1st-grade teacher. It has become a favorite in our household with my daughters. It’s such a heartwarming story about inclusivity and friendship, showing how important it is to be kind and welcoming to others.

We’ve read it over and over, and each time, they bring up a different question about it. It’s one of those stories that is not only fun to read but also teaches valuable life lessons about kindness and empathy.

By Heather M. O'Connor , Claudia Dávila (illustrator) ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Fast Friends as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Every child has a voice ― if we take the time to listen.

In this appealing, energetic picture book, two kids with different challenges and strengths find they are just what the other needs to navigate classroom life.

Tyson does everything fast ― so fast he often disrupts the class. His teacher is always saying, “Too fast, Tyson!” And often he ends up playing all alone.

Suze, the new girl, is nonverbal with special needs. Sometimes her classmates don’t know what those needs are.

But Tyson understands. Taking the time to interpret her cues, Tyson forms a special friendship with…


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Book cover of The Time-Jinx Twins

The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller,

Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…

Book cover of Dear Girl,

Jacquelyn Stagg Why I love this book

This is such a fantastic read. It offers little reminders to reinforce how special and unique each and every one of us are. From thanking your freckles to not being invited to the party—the book will leave you feeling proud of who you are.

This book has been an especially useful tool while raising my two daughters to help teach confidence, individuality, and kindness to yourself and others. 

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal , Paris Rosenthal , Holly Hatam (illustrator)

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Dear Girl, as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 4, 5, 6, and 7.

What is this book about?

The #1 New York Times bestseller that Today showco-anchor Hoda Kotb calls “a beautiful, beautiful book.”

The bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and her daughter Paris Rosenthal collaborate to bring you the heartwarming and inspiring Dear Girl,

Dear Girl, is a love letter written for the special girl in your life; a gentle reminder that she’s powerful, strong, and holds a valuable place in the world.

Through Amy and Paris’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book will feel that she's great just the way she is—whether she enjoys jumping…


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Kindness Starts with You - At School

By Jacquelyn Stagg ,

Book cover of Kindness Starts with You - At School

What is my book about?

A children's book about friendship, inclusion, and the golden rule! 

Kindness is the single most powerful thing that we can teach our children. Follow Maddy through her day at school, where your child will learn how easy it can be to spread kindness! From taking turns on the swing to including everyone in the game—this storybook shows that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted! A lightbulb lesson of kindness is found on each page! Included in the book is a Kindness BINGO download and a Weekly Kindness Challenge to help encourage your child to: Say Sorry, Be Polite, Take Turns, Be a Helping Hand, Include Others, and Show Respect.

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