Books About Forgiveness & Redemption for Ages 0–3

Forgiveness at this age is mostly about the reassurance that follows the mistake. You knocked over the tower, but we still love you. You bit your friend, and that was wrong, but you can try again tomorrow. These 29 books offer that cycle of mistake, repair, and return.

29 books

Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

Anna Dewdney

When Gilroy Goat starts teasing Llama Llama and his friends at school, Llama Llama isn't sure what to do. With his teach

Ages 3–7

Who Wet My Pants?

Bob Shea

Reuben the bear has an embarrassing accident, leading to a hilarious blame game among his scout troop. This witty story

Ages 3–7

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are best friends who love their ocean home, but their neighbor Crabby constantly taunts them

Ages 3–7

Ollie the Purple Elephant

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Ollie the purple elephant finds a new home with the McLaughlin family, but their cat, Ginger, isn't pleased. Ginger devi

Ages 3–7

How the Grinch Lost Christmas!

Alastair Heim

A year after stealing Christmas, the Grinch wants to show the Whos he's changed by winning their Christmas Crown. When h

Ages 3–7

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears: That's So Rude!

Mike Berenstain

For families navigating grumpy mornings or sibling squabbles, this story helps children understand the impact of rudenes

Ages 3–7

Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy: Tea for Two

Jane O'Connor

When Nancy and Bree's fancy tea party takes an unexpected turn, their friendship is tested. Can these two glamorous girl

Ages 3–7

My First Comics #1

I'm Sunny!

Jennifer L. Holm

Join Sunny the sun in a delightful board book that introduces young children to the world of comics. When Sunny accident

Ages 3–7

Llama Llama Time to Share

Anna Dewdney

When new neighbors come over for a playdate, Llama Llama struggles to share his beloved toys. After a mishap leads to te

Ages 3–7

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Brother and Sister Bear are always pointing fingers, but Mama and Papa Bear are determined to teach them about accountab

Ages 3–7

The Berenstain Bears #7

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

When Brother and Sister Bear accidentally break Mama Bear's favorite lamp, they try to hide their mistake, leading to a

Ages 3–7

Rotten Ralph #1

Rotten Ralph

Jack Gantos

Ralph is the naughtiest cat imaginable, constantly playing mean tricks on his loving family. But when his rotten behavio

Ages 3–7

The Food Group #6

The Sour Grape

Jory John

Sour Grape loves holding grudges, but when a friend turns the tables, he discovers how unfair grudges truly are. This he

Ages 3–7

Beauty and the Beast

Jan Brett

Jan Brett's stunning illustrations bring the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast to life, as a kind maiden discov

Ages 3–7

The Odious Ogre

Norton Juster

The Odious Ogre terrorizes local villages until a chance encounter with a kind villager begins to change his monstrous w

Ages 3–7

Twenty-four Robbers

Audrey Wood

When twenty-four robbers repeatedly visit a woman's cottage demanding her belongings, she surprisingly gives them everyt

Ages 3–7

I'm Sorry

Sam McBratney

This sensitive picture book explores the beauty of friendship and the difficulty of apologizing after a quarrel between

Ages 3–7

Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

Mo Willems

For children learning to navigate criticism or those who feel different, this charming story celebrates kindness, self-a

Ages 3–7

My Friend Rabbit

Eric Rohmann

For children learning about the ups and downs of friendship, this book explores loyalty and forgiveness when mishaps occ

Ages 3–7

Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze

Sheryl Bass

When a baby dragon accidentally burns a village with a fiery sneeze, he hides, fearing the worst. But a brave little gir

Ages 3–7

Let's Talk #1

Will You Be My Friend?

Molly Potter

This engaging picture book helps young children understand the essence of friendship, from making new pals to navigating

Ages 3–7

On Noah's Ark

Jan Brett

Jan Brett brings her signature detailed art and playful storytelling to the classic tale of Noah's Ark. Experience the e

Ages 2–6

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The Magic of a Simple Sorry

Daniel Hayes

When Toki the bear accidentally breaks Mimi the bunny's kite and heart, he runs away with guilt. Through a gentle journe

Ages 3–7

The Bear and the Moon

Matthew Burgess

When a balloon floats into Bear's life, an unexpected friendship blossoms, leading to a magical journey of discovery, jo

Ages 3–5

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