🎄 The Perfect Holiday Books That Teach Generosity, Joy, and Inclusion: What If We Were All Merry! & What If We Were All Generous!

October  29, 2025

Share:

As we head into the holiday season—a time when the world feels both hopeful and heavy—it’s more important than ever to remind children what this season is truly about: kindness, giving, and togetherness.

 

Title

Generosity All Year Around

C.M. Harris
Title

With so much happening in today’s world—from communities recovering from natural disasters to families struggling with economic challenges—children are witnessing uncertainty all around them. Amidst it all, two heartwarming stories by award-winning author C.M. Harris are here to bring back the magic of empathy and connection.

 

What If We Were All Generous! — A Story That Inspires Giving From the Heart

 

SALE 0%
What If We Were All Generous!

What If We Were All Generous!

Thanksgiving
$12.00

In a season often centered around “getting,” this book flips the message beautifully. What If We Were All Generous! teaches children that giving isn’t just about money or gifts—it’s about sharing time, love, and kindness.

 

With bright, joyful illustrations by Vitor Lopes, this book helps parents and teachers start meaningful conversations about helping others, volunteering, and showing gratitude. It encourages children to see generosity as something anyone can give, whether it’s sharing a toy, helping a friend, or making someone smile.

 

🌟 SEL Focus: Empathy, compassion, social awareness
🎯 Keywords: teaching generosity to kids, kindness books for children, holiday giving books 

 

What If We Were All Merry! — Celebrating Holiday Joy and Togetherness

 

This festive follow-up captures the magic of the holidays while celebrating the diversity of families, traditions, and abilities. With a cheerful winter backdrop, What If We Were All Merry! reminds readers that joy comes in many forms—from sharing a meal to giving a heartfelt hug.

 

At a time when the world can feel divided, this story reinforces that inclusion and love are universal gifts. Featuring characters of all backgrounds and abilities, it’s the perfect classroom or bedtime read to help children understand that everyone deserves to feel seen and celebrated.

 

🎁 SEL Focus: Inclusion, friendship, emotional connection
🎯 Keywords: diverse holiday books for kids, inclusive Christmas stories, children’s picture books about kindness

Purchase The Books Today

Subscribe

To join our mailing list and never miss a baby update!

Thanks for contacting us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Title

Become An Affiliate
Book cover of 'My Teacher Says: A Day At School' with a classroom illustration and colorful text.

My Teacher Says

$12.00

★ "A cheerful, enthusiastic story that helps children start their day with a good attitude." - Readers' Favorite

Start the school day with a smile!

 

My Teacher Says: A Day at School is a heartwarming rhyming picture book that follows a cheerful young student through a typical school day, full of fun, friendship, and important life lessons.

From morning routines and riding the bus to learning how to share, be kind, and work through big emotions, this sweet story celebrates the power of kindness in every classroom. Perfect for ages 5-9, this book encourages positive behavior, emotional growth, and joy in everyday school moments.

Whether it's your child's first day of school or a reminder of how wonderful learning can be, this book helps young readers feel excited, seen, and supported.

Why parents and teachers love it:

⭐️Relatable and Reassuring: Shows kids what to expect in a school day with playful rhymes and gentle lessons.

⭐️Social-Emotional Learning: Helps children build empathy, kindness, and healthy habits.

⭐️Vibrant and Inclusive: Features diverse characters and fun illustrations that bring school life to life.

⭐️Bonus Reflection Activities: Includes a kindness checklist and thank-you card idea to deepen learning and spark conversation.
Quantity

Why Teachers and Parents Need These Books Now

 

In today’s classrooms and homes, social-emotional learning (SEL) is not just a trend—it’s a necessity. Children are growing up in an age of social media pressures, global conflict, and post-pandemic challenges. Books like What If We Were All Generous! and What If We Were All Merry! help ground them in values that build resilience and compassion.

 

Teachers can use these books to:
    •    Spark holiday kindness projects in the classroom
    •    Encourage discussions about giving and gratitude
    •    Reinforce inclusion through read-alouds that feature diverse characters

 

Parents can use them to:
    •    Create meaningful family reading traditions
    •    Model generosity at home through simple daily acts
    •    Teach children that joy grows when it’s shared
 
Title

I loved What If We Were All Merry! because it charmingly addresses cultural diversity. It reminds us that traditions among friends may differ, but respect and affection should remain constant. C M Harris's narrative style is fun. She uses short sentences and rhymes that make reading entertaining, and her ideas highlight values such as kindness, empathy, and the joy of sharing...I also thought the illustrations by Vitor Lopes were wonderful.

Title

🎄 A Message That Matter

  

In a world that often feels divided, these two books deliver one powerful truth: Kindness never goes out of season.

 

As families gather, lights twinkle, and communities rebuild from hardship, there’s no better time to remind children that their actions—big or small—make a difference.

 

⸻

 

✨ Bring These Stories Home

 

💛 What If We Were All Generous! — Available August 2025
🎄 What If We Were All Merry! — Coming November 2025

 

Both titles by C.M. Harris and illustrated by Vitor Lopes are part of the award-winning What If We Were® series—a growing collection of children’s books inspiring kindness, honesty, and empathy around the world.

 

📚 Order or learn more at: PurpleDiamondPress.com
Follow @CMHarrisBooks and @PurpleDiamondPress 

for holiday giveaways and classroom resources!

 

Purchase The Books Today
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner, with a set of 25 label.
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner, set of 50.
We Are [Your School] – Customizable Children’s Book for Schools
We Are [Your School] – Customizable Children’s Book for Schools
We Are [Your School] – Customizable Children’s Book for Schools
We Are [Your School] – Customizable Children’s Book for Schools
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner, with a set of 500 label.
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner, with a set of 750 label.
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner, with a set of 1000 label.
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner
Book cover with children on steps and 'We Are [Your School Here]' banner

We Are [Your School] – Customizable Children’s Book for Schools

$250.00
$349.75

We Are [Your School] is a one-of-a-kind customizable children’s picture book that lets schools showcase their school spirit on the cover and throughout the story.

This uplifting book highlights pride, kindness, and unity, giving students a story that celebrates their own school community. Perfect for fostering school spirit, building inclusion, and reinforcing positive values.

With vibrant illustrations and joyful text, children will see a school where:

✔ Everyone belongs and is celebrated

✔ Lunch tables and playgrounds are always open for new friends

✔ Kindness and respect are at the heart of every lesson

✔ Pride in your school is something to share and cherish


Why Schools Love It:

  • Personalized with your school’s pride and spirit

  • Builds unity and pride among students and families

  • A lasting keepsake for school events, fundraisers, and author visits

  • Perfect for PTA projects, literacy programs, and donor-sponsored book drives

 

📚 Recommended for grades K–6 A meaningful gift for every student and a powerful addition to the classroom library.
Quantity
Quantity

holiday picture books for kids; Christmas books that teach kindness; children’s books about generosity; SEL classroom holiday books; inclusive children’s books 2025; diverse holiday stories; winter read aloud books for elementary