Deepen children's understanding of key social-emotional topics with stories that provide lessons and examples of how these skills can be applied in everyday life. With our Lesson in Caring Book Set, children will journey alongside each of our Caring Crew creatures as they learn to use their skills to move through challenges and setbacks. Honey Bear, Ibex, Otter, Sloth, and Yeti's stories offer affirming messages and include Reflect & Connect Questions that provide opportunities for children to think critically about the lessons shared in each book.
Please Note:¨This set¨includes a new story for Honey Bear. All other books are our original creature stories with updated cover art and reflection questions.
Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Ava O.★★★★★
My son struggles with sharing, but the story about taking turns in this set actually got him to pause and think before grabbing. I love that each book ties a clear lesson into a fun, everyday situation he can relate to.
Jason G.★★★★★
The short stories in this set have been perfect for starting conversations about sharing and kindness with my four-year-old. I love how each book gives real-life examples that my child can actually understand and try to apply during playdates.
Aurora★★★★★
My kids actually started asking to help with chores around the house after we read the story about teamwork, which surprised me. The examples feel real enough that they connect the kindness lessons to their own daily conflicts.
Zoe★★★★★
The stories have sparked genuine conversations with my five-year-old about empathy and sharing, far more than other books we've tried. The sturdy cardboard pages are perfect for his eager, turning hands, and the real-life scenarios feel relatable rather than preachy.
Natalie★★★★★
My three-year-old loves the story about helping a friend who fell down, and I've noticed her offering to help more around the house since we started reading these. The colorful illustrations really hold her attention, and the lessons feel natural, not forced.
Joseph★★★★★
These stories have sparked real conversations with my kids about sharing and feelings that we'd never had before. The examples are simple enough for my 4-year-old to follow along and ask questions.
Alexander★★★★★
I was pleasantly surprised by how much my son engaged with the stories—he’s been asking to “share” his toys after we read the sharing book together. The real-life scenarios make the lessons stick in a way simple lectures never could.
Victoria★★★★☆
My kids actually started pointing out when characters in the book showed caring behavior, which was nice to see. The stories are short enough to hold their attention, but the lesson sticks. Only wish the set included a few more titles for the price.
Robert P.★★★★☆
The stories sparked some good conversations with my 5-year-old about sharing, which I didn't expect from a simple book set. I just wish the illustrations were a bit more engaging to hold her attention for longer readings.
Scarlett★★★★☆
The story about sharing a toy really helped my 5-year-old grasp the idea of empathy, though one of the books feels a bit too simple for her age. We've read it several times now, and I love how each tale gives a real-life example to talk about. Definitely a solid set for starting those conversations.
