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Kindness Makes Us Strong

by Sophie Beer

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2019-12-24
Pages:14
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:198481639X

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

This bright book by the creator of Love Makes a Family celebrates acts of kindness big and small. Kindness is a friendly hello. A roaring cheer. A quick boost. 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. This sweet preschool read-aloud shows the way kindness helps build friendship and community.

Our Review

This vibrant board book explores the many ways young children can practice kindness in their daily lives, from playground interactions to neighborhood encounters. Through bright, engaging illustrations and simple, direct text, it demonstrates concrete examples of compassionate behavior that preschoolers can understand and emulate. Each spread shows diverse children extending small acts of consideration that make their community stronger. The book makes abstract concepts like empathy and social responsibility accessible to even the youngest readers.

What sets this title apart is how effectively it connects individual actions to collective wellbeing, showing children they have real power to positively impact their world. The cheerful art style and relatable scenarios will resonate with toddlers and preschoolers who are navigating early social relationships. Parents seeking to nurture emotional intelligence and prosocial skills will find this an invaluable addition to their home library, offering natural opportunities for discussion about how we treat others. This uplifting read delivers an important message about community connection through scenes that mirror children's own experiences.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction