A gorgeous and powerful book about how simple acts of kindness can change the world.

Pay It Forward. Random Acts of Kindness. The Golden Rule. Choose Kind.
As parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, we hope to teach children compassion, kindness, and selflessness. 
 
With a gentle, poignant text by Jen Arena, and colorful, detailed illustrations by Rahele Jomepour Bell, this unforgettable story shows the power of simple acts of kindness and the potential to change other people’s days for the better.
JEN ARENA is lucky to have been surrounded by children's books her entire life. As a teenager, she worked in a bookstore. Then she worked as a children's book editor. Jen wrote the picture book Lady Liberty's Holiday, as well as many other engaging books for children. Visit her at jenarenabooks.com. View titles by Jen Arena
“An appealing addition to the growing number of books on kindness and community.” —Kirkus Reviews

"Via simple lines and saturated, stroke-heavy art, the considerate cast places readers in a classroom where mutual care and its pleasures are part of the fabric of togetherness." —Publishers Weekly

"Bell's eye-pleasing textured illustrations feature a diverse classroom and bring liveliness to a story that works non-didactically to instill values of kindness and generosity." —The Horn Book

"This story warmly encourages mutual support and serves as a lovely reminder to always offer a little kindness while going about each day." —The Bulletin

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A gorgeous and powerful book about how simple acts of kindness can change the world.

Pay It Forward. Random Acts of Kindness. The Golden Rule. Choose Kind.
As parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, we hope to teach children compassion, kindness, and selflessness. 
 
With a gentle, poignant text by Jen Arena, and colorful, detailed illustrations by Rahele Jomepour Bell, this unforgettable story shows the power of simple acts of kindness and the potential to change other people’s days for the better.

Author

JEN ARENA is lucky to have been surrounded by children's books her entire life. As a teenager, she worked in a bookstore. Then she worked as a children's book editor. Jen wrote the picture book Lady Liberty's Holiday, as well as many other engaging books for children. Visit her at jenarenabooks.com. View titles by Jen Arena

Praise

“An appealing addition to the growing number of books on kindness and community.” —Kirkus Reviews

"Via simple lines and saturated, stroke-heavy art, the considerate cast places readers in a classroom where mutual care and its pleasures are part of the fabric of togetherness." —Publishers Weekly

"Bell's eye-pleasing textured illustrations feature a diverse classroom and bring liveliness to a story that works non-didactically to instill values of kindness and generosity." —The Horn Book

"This story warmly encourages mutual support and serves as a lovely reminder to always offer a little kindness while going about each day." —The Bulletin

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