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Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This sturdy board book celebrates the mindfulness that guides young readers through the day and features the many ways children can experience kindness. From being kind when they share to being kind with a smile, readers will recognize the impact acts of kindness can have on others.
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Nine celebrated children's picture book illustrators, including Rebecca Bender, Wallace Edwards, and Suzanne Del Rizzo, unite to illustrate an empowering text that celebrates, in a series of questions, the ways young children can show kindness. All royalties will be donated to the World Kindness Movement."--
8) I am kind
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces kindness to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A collection of quotes by famous notables, including Henry James, Booker T. Washington, and Judy Blume, echoes Pete the Cat's thoughts on kindness.
Author
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Describes what we can do to be kind to both tame and wild animals, such as being gentle and patient and learning how to give them what they need so they can grow and thrive. An early social-emotional learning book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope. Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. With intimate and inspiring...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
You're never too young to change the world! Discover 100 fun ideas to be kind and spread joy to the world around you. Get creative with your LEGO bricks and be inspired to care for others, yourself, and the planet. For example: Make a neighbor a LEGO thank-you card; Get active with a LEGO building race; Create a LEGO emoji to make your friend smile. How will you rebuild the world?
14) Nine color deer
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Deep in the Kunlun Hills lives a deer whose fur has nine colors. One day she hears a cry for help and discovers a man drowning. Then, leaping from wave to wave, she saves him. When the man asks how he could ever repay this kindness, the Nine Color Deer simply requests that the man never reveal her whereabouts. Will he be able to keep his promise when the King and Queen offer a reward to anyone who can locate the Nine Color Deer? Inspired by a 1,500-year-old...
Author
Publisher
Second Story Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The Covid-19 virus changed the world and made daily life much more challenging. This book tells the true stories of what kids around the world did to help others. From making 3-D printed medical equipment to food bank fundraising, to a neighbourhood joke stand, to creating a semi-automatic hand-washing machine, these kids made a difference in their communities. The book features 12 kids from around the world, along with photos and sidebars about...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Kindness is a superpower! We all feel the weight of the world on our shoulders sometimes. It's easy to forget how powerful we are. Through more than twenty-five true stories in these pages, you'll discover that no matter who you are or where you live, kindness to yourself and others can be an amazing source of strength. Whether coming together as a community or taking a stand, the inspiring people in this book remind us of the power of a single kind...
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The incredible true story of Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee who garnered international news coverage after winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of eight. Tani's story of finding a new life in America reminds children that perseverance and hope make a difference--and small acts of kindness can make the world a better place"--
Author
Publisher
Tanglewood
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps was inspired by Eva Kor, a child survivor of Auschwitz. She always stressed to young audiences that even though a child, they had the power to change the world. Easy, simple gestures from picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk, tidying a bedroom, accepting someone who is different, along with other gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness can make a big difference. The book could also serve as a starting...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In Be Kind, kids learn that kindness is a quality that can be expressed in ways other than merely being "nice," including standing up for someone or something, engaging in a community, showing compassion toward other beings, and expressing gratitude. With joyful illustrations and kid-friendly writing, this idea book serves as a delightful, easy-to-read collection of 100 concrete activities kids and their families can pick and choose from and act...
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Do you want to be an Upstander who makes the world a better place by standing up to bullying and injustice in your school, home, or community? If so, this book is for you! You may doubt that one kid can make a difference. You can't fly like Wonder Woman or scale walls like Spiderman, but you could be a hero to someone else by speaking up. Small changes can lead to bigger and bigger changes! Chock full of quizzes, examples, practical advice, and small...
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