

Kindness is what makes us strong! This joyful board book shows various children as they extend kindness in all kinds of situations: on the playground, at lunchtime, on a bike path, and on a neighborhood street. Overall, A Small Kindness is sure to speak to this new generation of children and their parents. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school.

Award-winning children’s book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. until, that is, a new kid comes to class. Nobody in class ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party. A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend…
