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1. What does it mean to "see through someone else's eyes or walk in their shoes?

2. How can we tell how someone else might be feeling?

3. How can our words affect others? What are the different ways they can make them feel?

4. How can we be respectful of someone else's opinions if ours are different?

5. How can we make our words more helpful instead of more hurtful?

6. Can you think of a time someone's words hurt or helped you?

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Words Are Not for Hurting By Elizabeth Verdick

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1. What makes us each unique?

2. How would the world be if we were all exactly the same- if we ate the same, dressed the same, thought the same, did all the same things?

3. What is something new you learned from someone who was different from you?

4. What is something unique about you?

5. How do our differences make us a better class?

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1. What does it mean when someone's voice is not being heard? What do we mean by "hidden voices?"

2. Who might be left out or being treated unfairly?

3. Have you ever seen someone being treated unfairly? What happened?

4. What might be happening in a situation when it is time for us to stand up for someone or ourselves?

5. What can we do to make sure voices are heard?

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1. What does fairness and equity mean? What might it look like?

2. Does an act of kindness have to be big to make an impact?

3. What does it mean to take action?

4. What are some examples of kind things we can do?

5. How can you make a difference in your family? How can you make a difference in school? How can you make a difference in your community?

6. Think of a time when someone showed kindness to you. How did it make you feel?

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Stand in My Shoes is a story told through the perspective of a girl named Emily, who learns what the word empathy means. After learning the meaning, she looks at those around her through a new lens and understands them and their choices on a deeper level.

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Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy|Paperback

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (Digital Picture book) By Susan Verde

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What If We Were All The Same!: A Children's Rhyming Book About Belonging and Acceptance
Celebrate Belonging and Embrace Uniqueness! A must-have award-winning children's picture book for EVERYONE. The first book in the engaging rhyming series!
What if everyone looked, thought, and acted the same? The world would be a boring place! What If We Were All The Same! is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book that introduces children to the beauty of diversity and the importance of compassion. Perfect for ages 3-9, this uplifting story helps young readers understand that our differences make us special and should be celebrated.

Inspire Empathy and Acceptance Through vibrant illustrations and engaging rhymes, this award-winning book empowers children to appreciate and respect others' differences. Whether it's skin color, personality, or abilities, What If We Were All The Same! encourages kindness, empathy, and inclusion-core values that make the world a brighter place.

Build Confidence and Promote Positive Values This story reassures children that they don't need to change who they are to fit in. By celebrating individuality and fostering self-esteem, the book helps young readers feel proud of who they are while seeing others in a positive light.

Interactive Learning for Families and Classrooms Designed for meaningful conversations, What If We Were All The Same! includes thought-provoking questions at the end to spark discussions about acceptance, kindness, and embracing differences. A separate lesson plan and interactive activities are available to enhance the learning experience, making it a perfect resource for educators and parents alike.

Perfect for Storytime or the Classroom Ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this book is a valuable tool for teaching diversity and inclusion. Whether it's read aloud during storytime or incorporated into a classroom lesson, What If We Were All The Same! offers children a heartwarming way to learn the power of love and understanding.

Let this delightful book be the start of inspiring conversations with your child about equality, kindness, and making the world a better place. Order your copy today and help build a kinder, more compassionate future-one story at a time.
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★ 1st Place, Children's Picture Books 6+, Purple Dragonfly Award

★ 1st Place, Children's School Issues, Purple Dragonfly Award

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Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger By Elizabeth Cole

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If you want to teach your child to accept himself and others as they are, then this picture book about diversity will be your best assistant. It will help your little ones to respect all the differences that make us unique.
In this kids' book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique-which is great! Nicky is afraid that his friends will not accept him because of his new reading glasses. By talking to his peers on the way to school, he discovers the beauty of diversity and realizes that our diversity is actually our strength.

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to accept and celebrate diversity

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to boost self-confidence

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This social emotional book for kids is a continuation of Nick's adventures from the "World of Kids' Emotions" series. Previously released books of the series became Amazon Bestsellers.

"This diversity book is one of the best 1st grade reading books I have ever practiced with my 6-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy. This book teaches that it's okay to be different and helps to cope with the lack of self-confidence." - Samantha

"This preschool book turned out to be perfect for my 4 and 5 years old kindergarten students who simply adore it. It explains the meaning of diversity very well and is a wonderful tool for my teaching activities." - Susan

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This autobiographical picture book follows Jennifer Keelan- Chaffins heroic life as she never let her wheelchair slow her down. It details her life history as well as the history of the Disability Rights Movement

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2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book (American Library Association)

Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. This beautifully illustrated story includes a foreword from Jennifer and backmatter detailing her life and the history of the disability rights movement.
This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.
Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change-even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria.

Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them.

And, without her wheelchair, she climbed.

ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP!
A Rise: A Feminist Book Project Nominee
A Junior Library Guild Selection
All the Way to the Top is perfect for:

Elementary school teachers looking for books to supplement disability rights curriculum and the history of the ADA (find a free Common-Core Aligned Educator Guide at www.sourcebooks.com)

Parents looking for social justice picture books, books on activism and for young activists, and inspiring books for girls

Parents, teachers, librarians, and guardians looking for beautifully illustrated, inspirational and educational books for young readers in their life

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Product Details

ISBN-13:

9781492688976

Publisher:

Sourcebooks

Publication date:

03/10/2020

Pages:

32

Sales rank:

49,524

Product dimensions:

10.00(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.60(d)

Lexile:

AD680L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Annette Bay Pimentel has published two picture book biographies, Mountain Chef, which won the Carter G. Woodson Award, and Girl, Running, which was a Junior Library Guild pick and received a starred review. She lives in Moscow, Idaho. Visit her at annettebaypimental.com.

Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins joined the disability rights movement at the age of six and has been a passionate advocate ever since. In 1990, she received the Americans With Disabilities Act Award. Jennifer received her GED in 2002 before earning a B.S. in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University, which she plans to use to help children with disability rights advocacy. She lives in Colorado with her mother, Cynthia Keelan, and her service dog Mya.

NABI H. Ali is a Tamil-American illustrator who enjoys creating diverse works that showcase an array of cultures and peoples. His interest in illustrative works started when he realized he could help create representation in the arts and in media for minorities, and he is very passionate about working with characters that he would have liked to see when he was a kid.

Editorial Reviews

01/06/2020

"How do you change someone's mind?" As a child who uses a wheelchair, Jennifer faces obstacles, from curbs that are like "a cliff" to exclusionary classmates. But "Jennifer knows they're wrong. She's just a friend waiting to happen!" In clear, accessible prose accompanied by Ali's creamily textured digital illustrations, Pimentel relates the story of Jennifer Keelan-Chaffin's activism in the disability rights movement, culminating in the Capitol Crawl on Mar. 12, 1990. Alongside adult activists with disabilities, Jennifer hauled herself up the steps of the U.S. Capitol to advocate for passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, after which Congress at long last passed the bill. Supplemental material contextualizes the disability rights movement, offering a jumping-off point for conversations: "Anyone can choose to be an activist, no matter your age." Ages 4-8. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

"Pimentel offers a great look at a young activist creating change and a better understanding of the importance of the ADA." - School Library Journal

"A powerful, empowering story!" - Washington Parent

"A 2020 A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year" - A Mighty Girl

"Clear, accessible prose accompanied by Ali's creamily textured digital illustrations...a jumping-off point for conversations." - Publishers Weekly

" Pimentel's compelling, present-tense narrative gives the story great immediacy, helping children connect with Jennifer's reactions to physical barriers and social injustice...Still an activist, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins offers a thought-provoking foreword to this inspiring picture book." - Booklist

"A necessary testament to the power of children's voices." - Kirkus Reviews

"I would recommend All the Way to the Top to kids who might have a disability or to kids who like to learn about real people." - Avery, Age 10 (Kids Book Buzz)

From the Publisher

02/01/2020

Gr 1-4-Pimentel's latest nonfiction book is a biography of disability rights activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and a history of the landmark 1989 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Born in 1981, Keelan-Chaffins, who has cerebral palsy, felt the world was always telling her to "STOP!" when she was "raring to GO!" At the time, sidewalks didn't have curb cutouts and her schools only had stairs. After attending an activist meeting, where adults "with all sorts of disabilities" invited her to participate, Keelan-Chaffins was inspired to make her voice heard. She and her sister were often the only youth activists at these gatherings. Congress was reluctant to pass the ADA, so Keelan-Chaffins and her family joined others to protest in Washington, DC. Adult disability advocates who used wheelchairs crawled up the stairs of the U.S. Capitol in an act of defiance. Keelan-Chaffins was determined to ensure that children with disabilities didn't get ignored. Her youth and tenacity caught the media's attention, in turn, pressuring Congress to pass the ADA. Pimental's present tense writing and portrayal of the power of a young person fighting to create change will engage young audiences. A few illustrations do not visually match the content of the text. A foreword and back matter enhance understanding. The time line that is provided might cause readers to seek extra information to fully understand specific milestones. VERDICT Even with a few quibbles, Pimentel offers a great look at a young activist creating change and a better understanding of the importance of the ADA.- Danielle Jones, Multnomah County Library, OR

School Library Journal

2019-12-08
A girl with cerebral palsy fights for the 1990 passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Whether she's horseback riding or starting kindergarten, Jennifer Keelan's "ready to GO!" But all around her, places and people demand that she "STOP!" From her wheelchair, a 4-inch curb is a "cliff," and she's not allowed to join her classmates in the cafeteria. Everything changes when Jennifer-knowing that "children with disabilities get ignored too"-joins a diverse group of disability rights activists. When Jennifer is 8, activists propose the ADA to "make room for all people, including those with disabilities." Dismissed by Congress, disabled activists crawl up the steps of the Capitol to be heard. When grown-ups say she's too young to participate, Jennifer drags herself "ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP" on behalf of disabled kids everywhere. Ali's soft-focus illustrations deftly convey Jennifer's determined scowl and excited grin. Pimentel realistically acknowledges that the ADA hasn't fixed everything-"Slowest of all, minds have to change"-but in her foreword, the adult Jennifer-now Keelan-Chaffins-notes that she keeps "using [her] voice to speak up" and encourages readers to do likewise. Backmatter further discusses disabilities, the disability rights movement, and the ADA. Front- and backmatter seem geared toward older readers, who may find the main text a tad too simple; those wanting more information should follow this up with Amy Hayes' Disability Rights Movement (2017). Jennifer and her family present white; classmates' and activists' races vary.

A necessary testament to the power of children's voices. (notes, timeline, bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 4-10)

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A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts.
When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. She wanted to be an astronaut. Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible."
Little Mae's curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.

This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780062651730

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication date:

01/09/2018

Pages:

40

Sales rank:

11,243

Product dimensions:

8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Roda Ahmed is a Norwegian author and columnist born in Hargeisa, Somalia. Roda is the bestselling author of Forberedelsen (The Preparations). Mae Among the Stars is her first children's book. She can speak five languages: Somali, Arabic, Norwegian, English, and French. Roda lives in LA with her husband and two children. For more info check out www.rodaworld.com.

Stasia Burrington is a Japanese-American illustrator and fine artist who makes her home in SeaTac, Washington, with her partner and two cats. She loves experimental cooking, camping, and everything having to do with science and science fiction.

Editorial Reviews

11/13/2017
Ahmed's first children's book presents a vague fictional portrait of a young Mae Jemison, whose parents support her dream of becoming an astronaut; their advice ("If you can dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible") becomes the book's refrain. Ahmed hints at the sexist attitudes Jemison was up against: Mae's classmates laugh when she reveals that she wants to be an astronaut, and her skeptical teacher tells her, "Nursing would be a good profession for someone like you." Newcomer Burrington's spare illustrations combine watery splashes of color with collaged elements; her characters' rounded heads and minimal facial features give them an emoji-like appearance but don't do much to bring emotion to the story. An afterword provides some details about Jemison's career and various firsts she accomplished, including becoming the first African-American woman in space, but this is less a picture book biography than a generic ode to persistence and dreaming big, loosely tied to Jemison's life. Ages 4-8. Author's agent: Margaret Riley King, William Morris Endeavor. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

Burrington's cute, playful paintings match the dreamy focus of the story, particularly her star-splattered nighttime scenes. The inspirational tonewill strike the right note for those just learning about the astronaut.

Burrington's cute, playful paintings match the dreamy focus of the story, particularly her star-splattered nighttime scenes. The inspirational tonewill strike the right note for those just learning about the astronaut.

12/01/2017
K-Gr 2-Born in Alabama, Mae Jemison dreamed of going to space. When she grew up, she attained a degree in chemical engineering before finishing medical school in the 1980s. After a stint in the Peace Corps, Jemison wasn't content with just being an engineer or doctor-she satisfied her love of the stars by becoming an astronaut-the first African American female astronaut and the first African American woman in space. Ahmed and Burrington have created a love letter to Jemison with this appealing picture book biography. The recurring line, "If you can dream it, if you believe in it, and work hard for it, anything is possible" is a chorus sure to resonate with children. The emphasis on Jemison's lifelong passion for space science will inspire readers to have confidence in the trajectory of their own interests. Burrington's bright, kid-friendly illustrations were created with ink and Adobe Photoshop. An epilogue provides the dates and details of Jemison's life and career. VERDICT A starry addition to picture book biography collections.-Deidre Winterhalter, Oak Park Public Library, IL

School Library Journal

★ 2017-10-16

Pioneering African-American astronaut Mae Jemison's childhood love of space and supportive parents led to her illustrious career.

Little Mae's pastoral childhood home is presented in warm yellows, blues, and greens, visually establishing the atmosphere promoted by her loving parents, who encourage her dreams. When Mae's school assignment asks her to write about what she wants to be when she grows up, Mae responds that she wants to see Earth from space. Her parents tell her she must become an astronaut to do that, and when Mae asks if they think she can, their response weaves its way throughout the narrative: "Of course you can. If you can dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible." Thus begins Mae's obsession with space: reading about space, creating homemade astronaut costumes and spaceships, and drawing spacescapes. But when she shares her dreams in school, her white teacher discourages her, and her mostly white classmates laugh. Mae is crestfallen, her despondency captured with deceptively simple lines and a blue wash. Her dismay is short-lived, as she is buoyed up by her parents' continued support and encouragement. Uplifted, Mae promises to wave to her parents from space one day-and she does just that, as the first African-American astronaut.

An enchanting, inspirational account of Jemison's early life that illustrates the importance of encouraging and supporting children's dreams. (biographical note) (Picture book/biography. 4-8)

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A beautiful picture book for sharing and marking special occasions such as graduation, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. An Amazon Best Book of the Month!A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is...

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Malala's Magic Pencil By Malala Yousafzai

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Malala's Magic Pencil By Malala Yousafzai

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As a child in Pakistan Malala had wished for a magic pencil to make all of the struggles easier. As she got older she realized she would need it for something much bigger- fixing the world. Even if Malala never got her magic pencil, she would work to advocate for the world and the people within it.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood.

Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them.

As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.

This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala's story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times.

"This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." — School Library Journal

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Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780316319577

Publisher:

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Publication date:

10/17/2017

Pages:

48

Sales rank:

18,125

Product dimensions:

9.40(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.50(d)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Malala Yousafzai, the educational campaigner from Swat Valley, Pakistan, became the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at age seventeen. Malala champions universal access to quality education through the Malala Fund (malala.org).

Editorial Reviews

[ Malala's Magic Pencil] is...a triumph, for it is a story with hard truths, yet it is accessible for young children. The artwork, by the husband-and-wife team Kerascoet, has its charms, especially the opening spread where Asian motifs of gold ink stream from Malala's pencil and notebook. But it is the voice of the writing that wins over the reader. It has a genuine innocence, heartfelt without any pandering and completely respectful of the young reader. This is an excellent book to begin conversations about world injustice with children.

The New York Times Book Review - Grace Lin

★ 07/31/2017
Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, grew up in Pakistan dreaming of possessing a magic pencil like the one on her favorite TV show. At first, she believes that such a pencil could solve any problem-from keeping her brothers out of her room to erasing war, poverty, hunger, and gender disparity. But as Malala grows, so does her sense of purpose and agency; she realizes that change comes not from magic, but from the force of her own words and ideas. When "powerful and dangerous men" (the unnamed Taliban-an afterword provides details) forbid girls from attending school, she speaks up; when "they tried to silence me," an allusion to her near-fatal shooting, "they failed." Kerascoët's bright, reportorial watercolors match the text's directness and sincerity, adding gold embellishments to give Malala's hopes and optimism a radiant physicality. The Malala in these pages is both approachable and extraordinary: even at her most vulnerable, turned away from readers and looking out the window of a darkened hospital room, her determination seems unstoppable. Ages 4-8. Author's agent: Karolina Sutton, Curtis Brown U.K. Illustrator's agent: Kirsten Hall, Catbird Agency. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

* "Kerascoët's bright, reportorial watercolors match the text's directness and sincerity, adding gold embellishments to give Malala's hopes and optimism a radiant physicality. The Malala in these pages is both approachable and extraordinary."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

* "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all."-School Library Journal (starred review)

From the Publisher

★ 08/01/2017
Gr 3 Up-Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and campaigner for the rights of all children to attend school, has written her first picture book. It is an autobiographical account of her life designed for younger readers. She gently introduces her childhood in Pakistan and recounts a favorite TV show where a young boy has a magic pencil that he uses to help people. The magic pencil becomes a reoccurring motif throughout the work on how to make the world a better place. Of the infamous Taliban violence, she simply says, "My voice became so powerful that the dangerous men tried to silence me. But they failed." The beautifully written book goes on to describe Yousafzai's quest for justice and the importance of finding one's voice. The enchanting story is accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of duo Sebastien Cosset and Maries Pommepuy, also known as "Kerascoët." Sparse pen and ink outlines the bright, soft watercolors that effortlessly depict Yousafzai's daily life and then are enhanced by delicate gold overlay drawings that highlight her magical wishes for a better world and the power that a single voice can command. This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. Included are biographical notes and photos of Yousafzai and her family. VERDICT The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all. Highly recommended.-Carole Phillips, Greenacres Elementary School, Scarsdale, NY

School Library Journal

2017-08-02
The latest of many picture books about the young heroine from Pakistan, this one is narrated by Malala herself, with a frame that is accessible to young readers. Malala introduces her story using a television show she used to watch about a boy with a magic pencil that he used to get himself and his friends out of trouble. Readers can easily follow Malala through her own discovery of troubles in her beloved home village, such as other children not attending school and soldiers taking over the village. Watercolor-and-ink illustrations give a strong sense of setting, while gold ink designs overlay Malala's hopes onto her often dreary reality. The story makes clear Malala's motivations for taking up the pen to tell the world about the hardships in her village and only alludes to the attempt on her life, with a black page ("the dangerous men tried to silence me. / But they failed") and a hospital bracelet on her wrist the only hints of the harm that came to her. Crowds with signs join her call before she is shown giving her famous speech before the United Nations. Toward the end of the book, adult readers may need to help children understand Malala's "work," but the message of holding fast to courage and working together is powerful and clear. An inspiring introduction to the young Nobel Peace Prize winner and a useful conversation starter. (Picture book/memoir. 5-8)

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From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place.
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The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!
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Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780545865036

Publisher:

Scholastic, Inc.

Publication date:

02/26/2019

Pages:

40

Sales rank:

5,758

Product dimensions:

9.30(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)

Lexile:

AD510L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Dot, I Am Human, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, and his forthcoming picture book, Be You! His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create "stories that matter, stories that move." He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family. Visit him online at peterhreynolds.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Say Something:

"In this new effort, Reynolds shows readers a variety of ways a voice can be used, listened to, and heard to make a difference... Reynolds' hand-lettered text, set in white text bubbles against a mix of bright backdrop colors and patterns, deftly works with before-and-after illustrations to show the change that children can effect. This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Word Collector:

"Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate line with his books - make that a couple lines: weighty but not weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat." -Travis Jonker, School Library Journal

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"The message of acceptance and patience comes through clearly, and the exhortation to 'carve your own path' and 'show the world who you are' will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt misunderstood." -- Booklist

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From the Publisher

Winter 2018

PreS-Gr 3-The message that every person is amazing and has something meaningful to contribute to the world is what Reynolds conveys as he encourages children to speak up and speak out. "You can say something in so many ways-with words, with action, with heart." This powerful picture book will inspire readers to make their voices heard. The text is uniquely arranged in a series of "if" and "when" statements, followed by the words "say something," with a specific idea on each spread. For example, "If you see an empty lot... SAY SOMETHING by planting a seed and watching it bloom." Told in speech bubbles, the text allows readers to feel as though the author is speaking directly to them. The messages are clear, concise, and positive. There is an array of diverse characters; children from many backgrounds will see themselves reflected in the expressive and artful renderings. VERDICT A motivational must-have for every collection.- Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE

School Library Journal

2018-11-12

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This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world. (Picture book. 4-8)

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This story is about a young girl Maya, who is trying to play with Chloe and her friends. Chloe and her friends will not let Maya play with them which leads to Maya not coming to school anymore. After a lesson on kindness from her teacher, Chloe realizes that she may have ruined her chance at a friendship with Maya.

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Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780399246524

Publisher:

Penguin Young Readers Group

Publication date:

10/02/2012

Pages:

32

Sales rank:

6,172

Product dimensions:

8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d)

Lexile:

AD530L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jacqueline Woodson (www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the recipient of the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and the 2018 Children's Literature Legacy Award. She was the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and in 2015, she was named the Young People's Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. She received the 2014 National Book Award for her New York Times bestselling memoir Brown Girl Dreaming, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor, the NAACP Image Award, and a Sibert Honor. She wrote the adult books Red at the Bone, a New York Times bestseller, and Another Brooklyn, a 2016 National Book Award finalist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of dozens of award-winning books for young adults, middle graders, and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and a two-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her books include New York Times bestsellers The Day You Begin and Harbor Me; The Other Side, Each Kindness, Caldecott Honor book Coming On Home Soon; Newbery Honor winners Feathers, Show Way, and After Tupac and D Foster; and Miracle's Boys, which received the LA Times Book Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award. Jacqueline is also a recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature and a two-time winner of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.

E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than fifty picture books, including Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Talkin' About Bessie (by Nikki Grimes) and Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon (by Jacqueline Woodson). He taught art in public schools for twelve years, and currently teaches at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. He lives in Folsom, New Jersey.

Editorial Reviews

Each Kindness...has beautiful watercolors and prose, strong characters and a plot that pricks the conscience...It's a junior companion to The Hundred Dresses, Eleanor Estes's unforgettable 1944 classic about the closet full of clothes a poor girl imagines for herself, to her classmates' consternation. By telling Maya's story from Chloe's vantage point, Woodson makes kids think about how failing to show empathy boomerangs.
—Emily Bazelon

The New York Times Book Review

* "This quiet, intense picture book is about the small actions that can haunt. . . . Woodson's spare, eloquent free verse and Lewis' beautiful, spacious watercolor paintings tell a story for young kids that will touch all ages." - Booklist, starred review

"Unfolds with harsh beauty and the ominousness of opportunities lost. . . . The matter-of-fact tone of Chloe's narration paired against the illustrations' visual isolation of Maya creates its own tension. . . . Lewis dazzles with frame-worthy illustrations, masterful use of light guiding readers' emotional responses." - Kirkus Reviews

* "Always on-target navigating difficulties in human relationships, Woodson teams up with Lewis to deal a blow to the pervasive practice-among students of all economic backgrounds-of excluding those less fortunate. . . . Lyrical and stylistically tight writing act in perfect counterpoint to the gentle but detailed watercolor paintings. . . . Gives opportunity for countless inferences and deep discussion . . . invite[s] readers to pause, reflect, and empathize. . . . With growing income disparity, and bullying on the rise, this story of remorse and lost opportunity arrives none too soon." - School Library Journal, starred review

* "Combining realism with shimmering impressionistic washes of color, Lewis turns readers into witnesses as kindness hangs in the balance. . . . Woodson . . . again brings an unsparing lyricism to a difficult topic." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Woodson's fluid writing and deft particularity makes the girls' bullying rebuffs of Maya absolutely heartbreaking. . . . In his watercolors, Lewis embraces the effects of light like an Impressionist, while his creative, often cinematic uses of point of view add resonance to the story. . . . Offers an alternative view to rosier stories of forgiveness and bully-victim friendships." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Beautifully heartbreaking . . . sure to touch a tender spot. . . . The situation should resonate with young people who are sure to recognize themselves in either Chloe or Maya. Lovely watercolors perfectly complement this simple yet strong story." - Library Media Connection

"Woodson's affecting story, with its open ending, focuses on the withholding of friendship rather than outright bullying, and Lewis reflects the pensive mood in sober watercolors . . . in subtly detailed portraits. . . . A good conversation starter." - The Horn Book

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Woodson and Lewis' latest collaboration unfolds with harsh beauty and the ominousness of opportunities lost. Narrator Chloe is a little grade-school diva who decides with casual hubris that the new girl, Maya, is just not good enough. Woodson shows through Chloe's own words how she and her friends completely ignore Maya, with her raggedy shoes and second-hand clothes, rebuffing her every overture. Readers never learn precisely why Chloe won't return Maya's smile or play jacks or jump rope with her. Those who have weathered the trenches of childhood understand that such decisions are not about reason; they are about power. The matter-of-fact tone of Chloe's narration paired against the illustrations' visual isolation of Maya creates its own tension. Finally, one day, a teacher demonstrates the ripple effect of kindness, inspiring Chloe--but Maya disappears from the classroom. Suddenly, Chloe is left holding a pebble with the weight of a stone tablet. She gets a hard lesson in missed opportunities. Ripples, good and bad, have repercussions. And sometimes second chances are only the stuff of dreams. Lewis dazzles with frame-worthy illustrations, masterful use of light guiding readers' emotional responses. Something of the flipside to the team's The Other Side (2001), this is a great book for teaching kindness. (Picture book. 5-8)

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Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureWINNER 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...

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What Does it Mean to Be Kind By Rana DiOrio

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What Does it Mean to Be Kind By Rana DiOrio

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This story includes examples of kindness that are easy for kids to see and understand. This read will help students understand the why, how and what to kindness such as helping others and using kind words.

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Help your child understand that they have the power to make others feel seen, included, and loved—with every kind choice they make.What Does It Mean to Be Kind? isn’t just a story, it’s a spark. With simple, powerful moments and vibrant illustrations, this…

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I Am One: A Book of Action By Susan Verde

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I Am One: A Book of Action By Susan Verde

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This book shows more acts of kindness and the ripple effect of even just one small act- whether it be one kind word, step, or deed.

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Series information from author’s website.

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[VIDEO 1] A Song for Kids About Justice 

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In this video a woman sings a song about standing up for something that is right.

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Stand Up, Stand Up | Song for Kids about Justice | Miss Katie Sings

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In this video Kid President talks about how some people choose to complain, sit by and do nothing. He explains that we can choose not to do this but instead, choose kindness and change the world!

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[SUPPORTIVE TEXT 1]  Wonderopolis What is a Radom Act of Kindness?

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[SUPPORTIVE TEXT 1]  Wonderopolis What is a Radom Act of Kindness?

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In this post we learn what a random act of kindness is and some easy everyday examples we can do.

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[SUPPORTIVE TEXT 2] Wonderopolis- How Can You Make Someone's Day?

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[SUPPORTIVE TEXT 2] Wonderopolis- How Can You Make Someone's Day?

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ashley. Ashley Wonders, " How can we spread kindness? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ashley!

Has someone ever made your day? You know what we mean. Your days are busy and full of all sorts of different . But then there are certain days that just stand out because of the kindness of one person doing one simple act.

Maybe it was that teacher who took the time to tell you how he was of how hard you worked on that special project. Perhaps it was that who pulled you aside to tell you that she's noticed how hard you're working.

We've all had those sorts of experiences where simple acts of kindness make our day. Do you remember the last time someone made your day? Do you remember how it made you feel? Did you realize that it's super easy to make someone else's day?

It's true! Your own purposeful or acts of kindness can make others feel special. If you follow the Golden Rule, you know that you should be treating others as you'd like to be treated. If you like it when someone makes your day, then start by making someone else's day first! You never know when your actions will pay it forward and lead others to do the same.

Making someone's day doesn't have to cost anything either. All it takes is a little thought. Kind words and smiles are free! Of course, if you have a little money and want to make someone's day, there are all sorts of things you can do.

Here are some ideas for simple, easy, inexpensive ways you can make someone's day each and every day!

Do the unexpected . Be thoughtful and kind just because you can. Take the off of yourself and put it onto others. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what you could do for them that would make their day.

Say "Thank You!" Just letting people know that you appreciate them - for whatever reason - can make their day.

Catch people doing things right. So much of the time, we only concentrate on telling people when they're doing something wrong. Take a different . Notice when people do the right thing, and then let them know that you noticed.

Get in touch with someone who's . We all have people in our lives that could use a word of encouragement . Take the time to make a phone call, send an email, or even write a handwritten letter just to let someone know you're thinking about them.

Be a good listener. It's so easy to get distracted in today's world. We often miss opportunities to make someone's day simply by listening to them. When someone wants to talk to you, give them your and let them know you hear what they're saying.

Share your joy. Have you been blessed by something recently? Perhaps it was a word of encouragement , an inspiring song, or maybe even a funny story or picture. Pass it along and share that joy with others.

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1. Students will create a proposal of action (either written or digital) of how they would like to spread kindness, justice, and equity.

2. Students will meet in groups and present their proposals to one another and share peer feedback.

3.) Students will write a letter, create a short presentation/podcast or make a flyer about their proposal asking community members to join in.

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1. Using a blank picture page, students will choose a page or part of the story Last Stop on Market Street. Students will choose a character and fill in the thought bubble of how that character might be feeling on that page. Students will respond to the prompt "what made you think the character felt that way (facial expression, actions, something they said, etc.)

2. Book Reflection Journal- Students will choose a book to reflect on what they thought and felt about the story and write 1 thing they learned.

3. Opinion share- students will pick up a question card and each answer with their own opinions and practice agreeing or respectfully disagreeing.