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By Jacqueline Woodson

Each Kindness

Safe for the age band

Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.

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Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN
9780399246524
Published
2012
Reading level
early
Ages
6–10

Why parents choose this book

What makes Each Kindness worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

  • Age range: 6–10 (fits siblings across a range).
  • Reading maturity: Chapter bookshort chapters and simple plots that build reading stamina.
  • Kids who tend to love it: Bullying & Kindness.
  • Personality fit: kids ages 6–10 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

  • Age-appropriate content for the 6–10 band with no significant flags.
  • Reinforces values many families care about: kindness.
  • Written by Jacqueline Woodson, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy Each Kindness if they…

  • Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 6–10

This book helps develop

  • Kindness

Things parents should know

No significant content concerns for this age band. Preview with your reader if you want to discuss any specific themes.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time
Varies by reader
Length
Length varies by edition
Difficulty
Chapter book
Works as read-aloud
Yes — pairs well with bedtime reading
Good for independent readers
Best read together at this age

Why we recommend it

We think Each Kindness is a confident pick for the 6–10 age band. It leans into bullying & kindness in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Jacqueline Woodson's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.

Content ratings

Violence0/4
Romance0/4
Language0/4
Scary content0/4
Faith content0/4
Sexual content0/4

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