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beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful and important message, but it feels strikingly similar to the book ONE by Kathryn Otoshi. The illustrations in this book are more beautiful than ONE, but in ONE, the text is more clever and powerful. I would use both of these books to emphasize the importance of one person being able to make a difference.
ashleyaewert's review against another edition
4.0
Geared towards an older child by the illustrations this book teaches how kindness can start with just one person doing something nice and can then be passed on to someone else.
mldavisreads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Picture book. This book strikes the rare balance of successfully imparting a social emotional learning message while also being very readable. The action starts before the title page where a young boy is shouting mean words at a young girl. Another girl watches from the crowd and slowly makes her way over to comfort the girl who is now crying. We are told about the power of one-- "one good listener can make even the smallest voice heard. One shy smile can lead to a friendship" and the illustrations show the two girls watching a seed sprout into a flower. Soon other members of the community come around the flower and clean up the space. The boy from the beginning makes an apology and the community turns the clean space into a garden.
This book works because the message does relate to the text, it's not overly abstract. The characters reappearing throughout lend a bit of a storyline, which again keeps it grounded. This is a book that young kids could understand and having meaningful discussions about. Generous back matter includes tips on planting kindness, recommended books and websites.
This book works because the message does relate to the text, it's not overly abstract. The characters reappearing throughout lend a bit of a storyline, which again keeps it grounded. This is a book that young kids could understand and having meaningful discussions about. Generous back matter includes tips on planting kindness, recommended books and websites.
amdame1's review against another edition
4.0
Focusing on how simple acts like hugs, smiles, and sincere apologies from one person can make a big difference to another person and to a community, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for a lesson on kindness and how one person can make a difference in someone else's life.
I used it with my self contained SpEd class, asking them afterwards what one thing they could do to show kindness to others.
I used it with my self contained SpEd class, asking them afterwards what one thing they could do to show kindness to others.
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