Books About Honesty & Integrity for Ages 0–3

Honesty at this age starts with the basics. Telling the truth about who ate the cookie. Admitting you broke the thing. These 256 books help toddlers understand that honesty feels better than hiding, even when hiding seems easier.

256 books

Boothy #1

Boothy and the Little Red Wagon

Winter Wren

For the little helper who feels bad about making a mistake while trying their best. Boothy the puppy learns that asking

Ages 2–6

Don't You Remember?

Lucille Clifton

For the child who feels overlooked or worries that others don't keep their promises, this story offers a reassuring look

Ages 3–7

The Adventures of Benny Bunny

David Liang

For the child learning how to navigate big feelings and social mistakes like telling the truth, keeping promises, or apo

Ages 3–5

Themed Story Books for Children

Once Upon a Kind Night

Nora Nora

For parents seeking a gentle way to end the day while teaching little ones about sharing, honesty, and bravery through s

Ages 3–8

The Adventures of Starlight and Sunny: Princesses Don't Need a Job!

Ashley Sage-Taylor Armstrong

For the child who loves to play pretend, this sweet story shows that being a princess is all about being kind and helpfu

Ages 0–8

The Respectful Platypus

Ashley Grace Innis

For the child learning how to treat others with care, this adventure follows Vivian as she discovers that respect is the

Ages 3–7

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Peggy Rathmann

Officer Buckle loves sharing safety tips, but no one listens until his new police dog, Gloria, secretly adds hilarious d

Ages 3–7

Noah's Ark

Peter Spier

Peter Spier's Caldecott Medal-winning "Noah's Ark" is the definitive visual retelling of the biblical flood, capturing b

Ages 3–7

The Berenstain Bears #6

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth

Stan and Jan Berenstain

For the child who is afraid of getting in trouble after making a mistake. This classic story helps little ones navigate

Ages 3–7

Hat Trilogy #1

I Want My Hat Back

Jon Klassen

For the child who is navigating the complexity of honesty and the consequences of taking things that do not belong to th

Ages 3–8

Hat Trilogy #2

This Is Not My Hat

Jon Klassen

For the child exploring the difference between what they want and what is right, or the parent navigating the tricky wat

Ages 3–8

Pig the Pug #2

Pig the Fibber

Aaron Blabey

For the child who struggles with telling the truth or blaming others when things go wrong. A silly, rhyming lesson on th

Ages 3–8

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child feeling the pressure to fit in with the 'cool' crowd, even when it means making choices they know are wron

Ages 3–8

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child who is afraid to admit a mistake. This gentle story helps kids understand the weight of a lie and the reli

Ages 3–8

Pig the Pug #2

Pig the Winner

Aaron Blabey

For the child who struggles with losing gracefully or feels the need to win at any cost, even if it means bending the ru

Ages 3–7

I Love to...

I Love to Tell the Truth

KidKiddos Books

For the child who struggles to own up to their mistakes, this gentle story shows how telling the truth makes everything

Ages 3–7

John Davidson's Early Readers

When Tommy Told a Lie

John Davidson

For the child who has just told their first big lie and is feeling the heavy weight of a secret in their tummy.

Ages 3–7

David #3

David Gets in Trouble

David Shannon

For the child who struggles with impulse control or finding the right words after a mistake. David learns that while acc

Ages 3–7

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Honey

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the curious child who loves a good mystery and wants to see how working together with friends can solve even the sti

Ages 3–7

The Berenstain Bears

Berenstain Bear's Stories

Jan Berenstain

For the family navigating new milestones, from the first day of school to the first loose tooth, this collection offers

Ages 3–8

The Berenstain Bears

Berenstain Bear's Stories

Jan Berenstain

For the family navigating the messy, wonderful transitions of childhood, from welcoming a new sibling to finally cleanin

Ages 3–8

The Berenstain Bears

Berenstain Bears

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For the family looking for gentle guidance on daily dilemmas, from messy rooms to sibling squabbles, through the eyes of

Ages 3–10

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears Say I'm Sorry!

Mike Berenstain

For the child who needs help finding the right words after a mistake or a spat with a sibling.

Ages 3–7

The Paperboy

Dav Pilkey

Before the world wakes, a boy and his dog share a special, silent routine delivering newspapers. This Caldecott Honor bo

Ages 3–7

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