by Matt de la Peña · illustrated by Christian Robinson
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CJ asks why he doesn't have what others have as he and his grandma ride the bus across town, and Nana helps him see the beauty around them. A Newbery Medal winner about gratitude and community.
Grandpa has Henry and Ella fill a pickle jar with kind acts, and they find out kindness feels good all on its own. So easy to start a kindness jar at home after.
When Tanisha spills grape juice on her new dress, her classmate wonders how to help and what kindness really means. A thoughtful story that shows small acts of kindness add up.
A grumpy seed decides he can change, and kids see that a bad day doesn't make you bad. Funny, honest, and one of our favorites.
A boy's dad promises a secret recipe to get rid of his new enemy, but there's a catch: he has to spend the whole day with him. A clever, funny story about how enemies become friends.
A grape who holds every grudge learns to let things go. Laugh out loud funny with a real lesson about forgiveness.
Quiet Brian feels invisible at school until a new classmate, Justin, notices him and his amazing drawings. A powerful read for talking about inclusion and the kids who get left out.
The Big Cheese learns Christmas isn't all about him. Full of puns and holiday heart.
After Taylor's block tower crashes down, one animal after another offers advice, but the rabbit simply listens. A gentle lesson for kids and grownups about how to comfort someone.