Central Kansas Library System

A young girl's good deed is multiplied as it is passed on by those who have been touched by the kindesss of others.

Kindness is something anyone can learn: Give to others and ask nothing in return. Helping others is simply the best thing to do. When you are kind, kindness comes back to you.

"Nook is small and shy, and she likes to sit in the cozy, comfy space of a hollow tree watching others play. When someone comes along to take Nook's space, she feels lost and afraid, until she discovers she has friends looking out for her in ways she never imagined. This gentle story explores shyness and sensory needs, and inspires kindness, inclusion, and friendship"--

"Nice guys finish first in this endearing story about a humble kid in a family of superheroes who discovers his superpower may not be what everyone (even him!) is expecting. Though Arnold works in the family superhero business, he isn't exactly a superhero. Unlike all his relatives, Arnold has no superpower. Everyone expects it will show up any day. Arnold believes that the only thing he's good at is taking phone messages. Then, one day, a call from...

After Penny Sullivan witnesses a shocking crime, her world tips sideways. She formulates a restoration plan: Do one kind thing for another person every day. The results are sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking and often brilliantly surprising.

A young girl tries to hide food in her green umbrella at a Christmas party for the rest of her hungry family. She is discovered, and an old squire sends home a basket of food for the whole family.

Demonstrates ways of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies, and respecting the feelings of others. Includes role-playing activities.

"Zahra loves spending time with Kyle at school, but when her other classmates start teasing her for helping him she starts making choices she regrets"--

Angela C. Santomero, the creator, executive producer, and head writer of many of today's most popular educational children's shows believes in the radical power of kindness, on her shows, and in her life. From the true meaning of self-care and the gift of vulnerability to the importance of active listening or the magic of asking for help, this audiobook goes beyond The Golden Rule and entreaties to 'be nice, ' contending that kindness is the key to...

Every day, no matter how hot, Lala carries a pot of water around the corner to a patch of dirt and concrete, waters the tiny weeds sprouting there, and whispers words of encouragement to her plant friends; then, on the hottest day of all, her mother insists she stay home, but Lala worries about her friends, and whispers words of love--with a magical result.