'Each Kindness' by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis is a heartwarming and thought-provoking story about a young girl named Maya who is new to school and faces unkindness from her peers. The book emphasizes the importance of kindness, empathy, and the impact of missed opportunities to show kindness. Through the story, readers learn that every act of kindness is significant and can create a ripple effect, while also highlighting the lasting effects of regret and the power of remorse in guiding future actions. The book is written in a realistic fiction style that resonates with children, showing them how they can make a difference in the lives of others through simple acts of kindness.
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WINNER OF A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR AND THE JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD!
Each kindness makes the world a little better
This unforgettable book is written and illustrated by the award-winning team that created The Other Side and the Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon . With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, it will resonate with readers long after they've put it down.
Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.
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