Reading Nook
There's nothing like settling down with a good book—or finding the perfect read-aloud for your classroom or religious community. The Reading Nook is your resource for recommendations of great reads on kindness, for all ages.
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Charlie's Thinking Cheese, by Mark Juarez, beautifully illustrates the power of kindness in our everyday routines. Charlie is a small mouse whose huge heart changes the lives of everyone he meets, proving that even the smallest acts of kindness can change the world! Let his persistence, generosity, and optimism inspire you to create a kinder world - one small act of kindness at a time!
Whether you're interested in improving your community, protecting the environment, helping animals in need or making life better for children and families everywhere, you'll find the tools, resources and means to do it in How to Be an Everyday Philanthropist by Nicole Bouchard Boles.
The books that encourage grace through the smallest gestures are antidotes for a weary world. Their true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity inspire readers to live more compassionately.
Say Something, written by Peggy Moss, illustrated by Lea Lyon, and published by Tilbury House, is a story written from the perspective of a young girl who learns that feeling sorry for kids who are teased is not enough.
Tilbury House publishes award-winning children's books that help young people build character, appreciate cultural diversity, and explore the natural world. For parents and educators seeking to share and discuss the complexities of the world, our books offer opportunities through the stories of real-to-life children in contemporary settings. For instance, books such as Our Friendship Rules and Say Something invite conversation about bullying and teasing.
Become a Nice-o-holic. Feel better by doing at least one nice thing for someone to start the new week right. Do One Nice Thing written by Debbie Tenzer is a No Politics Zone. Working together, it's amazing what we can achieve.
A collection of books for both students and teachers that can be implemented with RAK activities
