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 (4.7 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Jacob F.★★★★★
My daughter started using the scenarios in the book set to role-play sharing with her little brother. The everyday examples make the lessons easy for her to connect with and remember. A solid resource for building empathy at home.
Lily G.★★★★★
The stories have really helped my son understand sharing and kindness in a way I couldn't explain myself. Each book's simple, relatable examples make the social-emotional lessons stick with him long after we finish reading.
Grace★★★★★
My daughter really connected with the one about sharing, where the characters show rather than just tell. The everyday examples make these lessons feel natural instead of preachy. She's already using phrases from the stories with her little brother.
Avery W.★★★★★
My son's kindergarten class has been using these to talk about feelings, and the story about sharing really clicked with him. The lessons are short enough to hold his attention but still get the point across.
Richard F.★★★★★
We've been reading one story each night before bed, and my daughter already started asking how she can help her friends more. The "thinking questions" at the end of each book really get her talking about her own feelings.
Isabella★★★★★
The stories in this set led to real conversations with my daughter about including others on the playground. I love how each book gives concrete examples a child can understand and apply.
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.
