Author: Maria Dismondy
Illustrator: P.S. Brooks
From the Book Jacket: Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. In fact, there are times they can be down right mean to each other. They ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity.
Why It's On My Bookshelf: Our school will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge and this is such a wonderful book to help us teach our students about good deeds. Leah and Dexter both learn about the power of kindness by extending themselves and doing caring acts for their elderly neighbor. She teaches them about a baking tradition in her family and that's when they begin about the power of paying it forward. So happy to add this to my collection!
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Author/Illustrator: Eva Eland
From the Book Jacket: Sadness can be confusing and overwhelming at any age. When Sadness Is at Your Door provides a sensitive look at a very familiar feeling.
This simple yet important book portrays Sadness as an unwelcome guest but one that can be managed with a face and a shape, Sadness can be seen as a part of one's true self. Providing practical ways to address this emotion - such as sitting quietly, doing an activity you love, or taking a walk.
Why It's On My Bookshelf: This book has ACTUAL strategies and ideas at the end of the book that are realistic and might also invite the reader to create their own list. I love how it ends with a reminder that tomorrow is a new day. Sadness does not have to be a forever feeling. I've had quite a few parents seek advice from me lately on how to help their children with a fixed mindset - often times they comment on the sadness their child feels. I will be recommending this book as a helpful resource. It's a good one.
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Author/Illustrator: Henry Cole
From the Book Jacket: In this funny picture book, bestselling illustrator Henry Cole shows kids different ways to be kind with his hysterical cartoon animal characters.
Each page features a different way to be a good person, like using proper manners, telling someone they are special, or sharing a treat! The text is accompanied by two or three related vignettes of different animals giving examples of ways to be good. And in one illustration out of each set, one animal (like a cat peering into a fishbowl!) may not be doing the best job of being kind!
The animal characters and simple text will help readers learn the importance of kindness in a fun way with lots of kid appeal.
Why It's On My Bookshelf: We talk about kindness a TON at our school as I'm sure you do too! So when I find an AWESOME book resource on this subject I get so excited - especially if it's a good one. This does not disappoint. It has concrete examples of ways to be kind and was a great introduction on helping students brainstorm ideas of ways we can make our school a kinder more positive place. Excellent!
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