4 Kids Books about Heroes & Heroic Acts

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We love heroes for their inspiration and optimism. Dive into these four great stories for a dose of encouragement & hopefulness. Read on for recommendations for infants, toddlers/preschoolers, elementary schoolers and tweens/teens.

Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki. A group comes together every Wednesday to prepare a delicious meal for their neighbors using whatever materials are at hand. Recommended for infants & toddlers.

And the People Stayed Home by Kitty O'Meara. A poem about the pandemic with vivid illustrations and a hope for the future. Recommended for toddlers & preschoolers.

The Polio Pioneer by Linda Elovitz Marshall. A biography that sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of the Polio vaccination. Recommended for elementary school readers.

Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist. Snapshots of a tough childhood, food insecurity, and the superhero strength it takes to grow up during rough times. Recommended for tweens/teens.