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 30 books offer that cycle of mistake, repair, and return.

30 books

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

The Christmas Blessing

Erin Guendelsberger

When a new star shines, the stable animals are asked to clean the manger for a special arrival. They initially struggle

Ages 3–7

Ralph the Bunny #2

Bad, Bad Bunny Trouble

Hans Wilhelm

Ralph, a soccer-loving bunny, causes chaos at his sister's birthday party and gets banished. But when hungry foxes threa

Ages 3–7

Pan Twardowski #1

Lord Harding and the Flying Roosters

Alex Fonteyn

Lord Harding, a clever but frivolous nobleman from Cracow, foolishly conjures the devil to learn the secret of eternal l

Ages 3–7

Gilbert #2

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Diane deGroat

Gilbert's not-so-nice valentines cause a stir among his classmates, but a change of heart on Valentine's Day helps him l

Ages 3–7

Melvin Monkey #1

Melvin Monkey, Please Be Honest

Dee Smith

Melvin Monkey really wants a slice of pie, but when he isn't honest with his mother, he learns a big lesson. This colorf

Ages 3–7