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One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story

Ruth Spiro - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A young girl is inspired to make a difference in this thoughtful and lyrical exploration of the Jewish philosophy tikkun olam or repair the world.. Imagine the world you want to live in. If it's not the world you see, will you create it?So begins a young girl's journey to solve...
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My Friend!

Taye Diggs

Friends lend a hand when they canThey help blend and mendit doesn't depend on whether you're doing wrong or right.A friend can send or lend a shining light to a situation.Add some bright to any frustration.On pretty much any occasion.T
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A New Day

Brad Meltzer

Sunday quit, just like that. She said she was tired of being a day. And so the other days of the week had no choice but to advertise: "WANTED: A NEW DAY. Must be relaxing, tranquil, and replenishing. Serious inquires only." Soon lots of hopefuls arrived with their suggestions,...
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The Smile Shop

Satoshi Kitamura
Format: Hardcover

A small boy has saved all his pocket money and visits the market with high expectations. When disaster strikes and he loses his money, he feels very devastated. But wait, what's that? A Smile Shop? He could really do with a smile. What will happen if he goes in?Featuring charming, classic...
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I Can Help

Reem Faruqi - Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When Ms. Underwood asks if anyone wants to help Kyle, Zahra always volunteers. She loves spending time with Kyle - he's creative and generous, and he makes the funniest jokes at lunch. But when Zahra's other classmates start teasing her for helping him, she starts making choices...
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone

Jane Porter
Format: Hardcover

Dimitri may be small, but his heart is as big and as open as a cloudless blue sky. "I love you," Dimitri tells his new classmates at preschool. "I love you," Dimitri tells the class guinea pig and the ants on the ground. "I love you," Dimitri tells the paintbrushes...
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I Am a Kindness Hero

Jennifer Adams - Sounds True
Format: Hardcover

Follow the adventures of a young boy as he practices kindness throughout his day, from rescuing a puppy to standing up to bullies to helping his young sister tie her shoe. I Am a Kindness Hero celebrates gentleness and vulnerability in boys, and shows that true strength and leadership come...
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When We Are Kind

Monique Gray Smith - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Hardcover

When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates...
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Tomorrow I'll Be Kind

Jessica Hische - Penguin Workshop
Format: Hardcover

In a follow-up to Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische brings to life another series of inspirational words and scenes with her lovely hand-lettering and adorable illustrations. This uplifting and positive book encourages kids to promise that tomorrow,...
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Macca the Alpaca

Matt Cosgrove - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Macca the alpaca's days were happy and carefree until -- drama! -- a llama.In this adorable, quirky picture book, Macca the alpaca loves splashing in puddles and gives the best cuddles. But when he bumps into a big bullying llama named Harmer (who's no charmer) , Macca must prove the value...
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The Starkeeper

Faith Pray - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fallen star and one child's kindness lead to a chain of good works that change her town from a dreary, dark place to one of dazzling brightness.When a girl finds a fallen star, she decides to keep it hidden. But this star encourages kindness and needs to shine, so it comes out from...
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Kind

Alison Green - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming and visually diverse book about the fundamental value of kindness and how kids can join in.Imagine a world where everyone is kind.How can we make that come true?This simple but impactful picture book teaches the youngest readers how to be kind. Nearly 40 different illustrators...
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Every Little Kindness

Marta Bartolj - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better.This...
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Finding Kindness

Deborah Underwood - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Underwood comes Finding Kindness, a heartfelt picture book illustrated by Irene Chan.Celebrate kindness in all its many forms. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit -- perfect for sharing!Kindness...
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KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day

VERA AHIYYA - Random House Studio
Format: Hardcover

Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be.It's the first day of Kindergarten and Leo isn't at all ready....
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Loving Kindness

Deborah Underwood

You are a blessing. / You are beautiful just as you are. / You are loved, / and you love. / You make mistakes, / and it's okay to make mistakes, / because that's how you learn. Lyrical and poignant, Loving Kindness encourages us to be tender with ourselves and others, and to open
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12 days of kindness

Irene Latham - G. P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book illustrates the many different forms that kindness can take, from veteran picture book author Irene Latham.On the first day of kindness, I will give to you a hug that's warm and true.There are many ways to be kind....
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The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts

Trudy Ludwig - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

One small act of kindness can change the world. From esteemed bullying expert and author of The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig and Little Elliot illustrator Mike Curato comes a tale as simple--and simply inspiring--as the golden rule.When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate...
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Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers)

Andrea Beaty - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A moving story starring the Questioneers' teacher that's all about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference that one brilliant educator can make in a child's life from the #1 bestselling creators of Aaron Slater, Illustrator and Ada Twist, Scientist!...
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The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue)

Ibtihaj Muhammad - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It's picture day and Faizah can't wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother...
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Once Upon a Dragon's Fire

Beatrice Blue - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

How did dragons get their fire? It all began once upon a magical kingdom, where a fearsome dragon stalked the land. The dragon was mean and scary and evil, or so the stories said. One day, two brave children set out to stop him for good. But when they finally met the monster, he wasn't...
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Fuzzy, Inside and Out: A Story About Small Acts of Kindness and Big Hair

Zachariah OHora - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Meet Fuzzy Haskins: with unruly fur and a heart of gold, he's fuzzy inside and out! Everywhere he goes, he spreads warm, fuzzy feelings throughout his community. There's only one thing that can possibly dampen his spirit: the humidity! When rainy weather brings on extra fuzz and gets...
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Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Kindness is cool! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words on kindness in this fun collection of his favorite famous quotes about sharing, lending a helping hand, and having compassion for others.Cool cat Pete adds his own spin on well-known classic quotes from luminaries ranging from Booker...
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Group Hug

Jean Reidy
Format: Hardcover

There once was a slug, / needing someone to hug.When Slug happens upon a lonely beetle, he knows just what to do. He gives him a big hug -- and then the two friends decide to pass it along. They meet Mouse, who's down in the dumps, Skunk, who's a bit smelly, and more and more animals,...
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It Will Be OK: A story of empathy, kindness, and friendship

Lisa Katzenberger

A sweet, simple picture book about how to help a worried friend. Discover the power of listening and gain insight into dealing with anxiety and having empathy. Perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.Sometimes the best thing we can do for our loved ones is to
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Thank You

Jarvis - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

With inviting collage illustrations, Jarvis brings his singular whimsy and sweetness to a musing on gratitude that spans the ages. . I thank my hat for stopping my thoughts from floatingup, up, and away.I thank the cloud for the puddles.The moon brings nighttime, and the sun the day. With...
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