When I sat down to write my gift guide for 2-6 year olds, I planned to include some books. I had a few in mind and polled my Facebook deals group for more ideas, with a focus on books that encourage empathy and inclusion. I got so many amazing suggestions that I decided to compile this separate post. Some of these books may be a bit advanced for the two year old set.

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For Kids Under Three

For kids under three, my top recommendations are Sesame Street’s “Celebrate You! Celebrate Me!” and “Kindness Makes the World Go Round.” My Sesame-obsessed two year old never bores of these books and each .

Any book by Andrea Beaty

Books that encourage empathy, emotional expression, empowerment, inclusion, kindness, individuality, and diversity

Golden Books

There are endless options, but here are a few nice sets. Click here to see all Golden Books.

Any book by Mo Willems

There is no shortage of books by Mo Willems. Below are a few nice options, but you can find his entire collection here.

Five Minute Disney Stories

I got a specific recommendation for the 5 Minute Princess Stories, but took a bet on including more as the Amazon reviews seem great. Click here to check out the entire collection of Five Minute Disney Stories.