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Author
Publisher
Tiller Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Kindness is essential in helping heal a world that is more divisive, lonely, and anxious than ever. Kraft believes it is time to reinvent how we talk about it, exercise, and bring kindness into our daily lives. Here he shares anecdotes and actions that can help bring change to our lives, our relationships, and the world.
Author
Publisher
Conari Press, a division of Mango Media Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week in February. Perform deeds of compassion and consideration toward others. The Random Acts of Kindness movement is born. In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people's lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born. But they had no idea how big this little idea would become. The change you want to see...
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Angela C. Santomero, the creator, executive producer, and head writer of many of today's most popular educational children's shows believes in the radical power of kindness, on her shows, and in her life. Inspired by her mentor Fred Rogers, beloved host of the classic, award-winning PBS show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Angela has dedicated her life to teaching others that when you treat yourself and others with warmth, empathy, and respect, life...
Author
Publisher
Page Street
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness is a unique compilation of step-by-step projects and quick & easy ideas for practicing acts of kindness in your life through cooking and crafting. Some ideas include decorating a reusable plate and using it to share homemade sweets with a stranger or neighbor, or putting together Blessing Bags with uplifting message cards to give out to those in need.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Are self-help books really any help? From diet and productivity to decorating to social interactions, Greenberg and Meinzer tried it all, and then share what they've learned. They started for a laugh, but discovered that reading and following each book's advice has actually changed and improved their lives. Here they synthesize the lessons and insights they've learned: practices that have worked, real talk on those that didn't, and a list of philosophies...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From the creator of @Drawings of Dogs comes this illustrated examination of empathy and the necessity of being kinder. Building on his academic studies in metaethics and using his signature animal cartoons, the author explores the sources and the limitations of human empathy and the many ways that we can work toward being our best selves for the people around us and the society we need to build"--
14) Loving kindness
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Encourages us to be tender with ourselves and others, and to open our hearts to the world . . . celebrates connection, compassion, and life"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A Stanford psychologist offers a bold new understanding of empathy, and shows how we can expand our circle of care, even in these divisive times Empathy is in short supply. Isolation and tribalism are rampant. We struggle to understand people who aren't just like us, but find it easy to hate them. Studies show that we are less caring than we were even thirty years ago. In 2006, Barack Obama said that the United States is suffering from an "empathy...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Uju Asika draws on often shocking personal stories of prejudice along with opinions of experts, influencers, and fellow parents to give prescriptive advice in this invaluable guide. Bringing...
18) 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"--
20) I am kind
Author
Publisher
Rodale Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
I Am Kind follows a little girl who sees kindness all around her. Her mother is kind when she volunteers in the community, and her neighbor is kind when he gives her strawberries from his garden. Even her nature troop is kind when they take care of the earth! The little girl realizes that she, too, has the power to be kind, and that even small actions can have a big impact. In this new installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children...
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