What Does It Mean to Be Kind?: 0 - Tapa dura

..".a beautiful book with a beautiful message. In language that is inspirational and never didactic, and illustrated with extraordinary grace, the book shows young children how easy it is to be kind through small acts and in simple ways. It takes a lofty concept like kindness and makes it not only attainable, but enjoyable. Cool beans! -- R. J. Palacio, author of #1 NYT bestseller, Wonder" "We ask our children to be kind, but what does that really mean? 'What Does It Mean To Be Kind?, ' with its engaging illustrations and endearing characters, gives children the tools they need to enact positive behavior in real life." Kathryn Otoshi, author of ONE "With simple, straightforward text and adorable illustrations, this book is a great go-to resource for parents and caregivers to help young children easily understand what acts of kindness are all about. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy & My Secret Bully "A wonderful book that teaches us all the healing power of kindness." -- Leon Logothetis, The Kindness Diaries "It s nice to see a children s book focused so specifically on the value of kindness, and one that gives so many definitions of what that term can mean. It s also pleasant to experience the kind treatment of animals as part of what it means to be kind. The publisher includes a note in the book about their use of environmentally sustainable materials in production, demonstrating the book s lessons in practice. This is a cute book with a welcome perspective." --Foreword Reviews" "It s encouraging to see a children s book focused so specifically on the value of kindness, and one that gives so many definitions of what that term can mean. It s also pleasant to experience the kind treatment of animals as part of what it means to be kind. The publisher includes a note in the book about their use of environmentally sustainable materials in production, demonstrating the book s lessons in practice. This is a charming book with a welcome perspective." --Foreword Reviews"

"...a beautiful book with a beautiful message...the book shows young children how easy it is to be kind through small acts and in simple ways..."-R.J. Palacio, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder Being kind means... Smiling at the new student in class. Giving someone a compliment. Celebrating the differences in others. When the girl in the red hat finds the courage to be kind to the new student in class, her kindness spreads. Kind act by kind act, her whole community experiences the magical shift that happens when everyone understands-and acts on-what it means to be kind. More Awards for What Does It Mean to Be Kind? 2015 Moonbeam Gold Medalist