Today is a day to celebrate community, empathy, and acts of selfless kindness all around the globe, and a great way to explore these concepts with young readers is through sharing a book.

For fans of the precocious yet good-natured titular character, Madeline Says Be Kind by Ludwig Bemelmans and illustrated by Steven Salerno is a perfect pick for this! From sharing a treat to caring for a sick friend, Madeline explores the many ways, big and small, that we can find time to show kindness to those around us.

Thanks so much to Viking BFYR and Penguin Kids for sending us a copy of this adorable book!

What are you doing to celebrate World Kindness Day? Tell us in the comments!