A Book that Helps Nurture Kindness in Children

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Will You Be the I in Kind? by Julia Cook
Illustrator: Jomike Tejido
Published by National Center for Youth Issues on November 4, 2021
Genres: Juvenile Fiction / School & Education, Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Source: National Center for Youth Issues
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A Picture Book About Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion.

From best-selling author, Julia Cook, comes a book that teaches children the many ways they can make the world a kinder place by being the "i" in "Kind."

Join the fun as "K_nd" goes on an adventure to find his missing "i." Along the way, he meets a diverse group of children who learn what it means to share their kindness through everyday actions both big and small. Whether helping someone who's hurting, pitching in to protect our planet, allowing others to go first, or learning to share, this engaging story will spark conversations at home and in the classroom about the concepts of kindness, empathy, and compassion. Featuring beautiful illustrations and Cook's signature rhyming style, this book will encourage children to bring kindness along wherever they go!

Also by this author: It's Hard to Be a Verb

Will You Be the “I” in Kind? By Julia Cook, illustrated by Jomike Tejido

If you are looking for a book to add to your social emotional learning library, check this out. This book is a great way to get kids to be mindful about their own behavior. Are you being kind or selfish? When you see something, are you being kind in your reaction?

The book takes you on an adventure of different scenarios where a child can choose to be kind. There is also rhyming and creative illustrations. It’s a great way to kick off a discussion on kindness or to even host a Kindness Rally at school whether you’re combating certain behaviors or just want to encourage kindness in everyday interactions. 

The last page of Will You Be the “I” in Kind? actually has several interactions for readers to identify that could use some kindness. It’s a great opportunity to engage your readers and test their learning from the book. The last page has tips on how to nurture kindness in kids. 
Check out more resources on the publisher’s website, ncyi.org . 

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