Illustrated by Wendy Leach

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Teach the importance of goodwill with this impactful picture book with a solid pay-it-forward message to encourage kindness in young children—from the award-winning author of Excellent Ed and Sun! One In a Billion.

It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. Award-winning children's book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school. Overall, A Small Kindness is sure to speak to this new generation of children and their parents.

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"A clever visual conceit helps demonstrate the simple power of paying kindness forward in this gentle, encouraging picture book."

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"A solid addition to the 'starting school' shelf as well as for the frequently requested topic of kindness." —School Library Journal

School Library Journal
"A sincere, joyous and child-centered take on what it means to pay it forward."
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On Sale: Feb 2, 2021
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN-13: 9780762495221

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Stacy McAnulty

About the Author

Stacy McAnulty is a bestselling and award-winning children’s book author and former mechanical engineer (and before that—like, in fourth grade—she was an aspiring astronaut). Her love of math and science is reflected in most of her books. She writes chapter books; middle-grade novels, including The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl; and picture books, including Pluto! Not a Planet? Not a Problem!. She has not seen a UAP or received a message from deep space—yet! Originally from New York, she now lives in North Carolina with her family. Stacy invites you to visit her online at stacymcanulty.com.

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