[EBOOK] Be Kind ^DOWNLOAD E.B.O.O.K.#

[EBOOK] Be Kind ^DOWNLOAD E.B.O.O.K.#
[EBOOK] Be Kind
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Description
PreS-Gr 2—Miller explores the topic of kindness through the story of
a child pondering how to respond when a friend spills grape juice on
herself. In the language of a child's thoughts, Miller provides examples
of kindness (giving, helping, paying attention), and acknowledges that
it is not always easy to be kind, especially when others aren't. Miller
helps bring this abstract concept into concrete terms of children's
lives. The illustrations are gentle and effective. The children's faces
are expressive, and thick brushstrokes and watercolor add texture and
depth to the pages. The color purple receives extra attention, but is
well balanced with other colors and white space. The book presents the
powerful message that small acts of kindness matter, and that they can
build with other acts of kindness to make a difference. This is adeptly
illustrated with vignettes representing kindness circling the globe,
coming full circle to the schoolyard where the protagonist gives Tanisha
a purple watercolor picture. While the protagonist could not fix the
problem, the act of kindness still made a difference. VERDICT Books
about kindness are frequently requested in public and school libraries
alike. This title is a valuable addition on this topic and will promote
conversation about what it means to be kind.—Clara Hendricks,
Cambridge Public Library, MA Read more “These days, it seems more
important than ever for books to show young people how to act with
thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness.― ―The New York Times Book
Review“[A] lovely exploration of empathy and thoughtfulness.―
―Publishers Weekly, starred review“The precisely worded, hopeful
text offers ideas to ponder, while the artwork places them within
kidfriendly contexts, such as a multiracial classroom and a neighborhood
park. Nicely designed for drawing out childrenâ€s ideas and opening a
discussion on kindness, this picture book works well one-on-one or read
aloud in a classroom, for the expressive pictures are still effective
from a distance. A thoughtful picture book.― ―Booklist“This picture
book champions interpersonal kindness both globally and in a young
child's town . . . The story gives children many concrete ideas of
actionable kind deeds.― ―Kirkus Reviews“The book presents the
powerful message that small acts of kindness matter, and that they can
build with other acts of kindness to make a difference . . . A valuable
addition on this topic [that] will promote conversation about what it
means to be kind.― ―School Library JournalSophie's Squash:A Golden
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