Be Kind

There are lots of ways to be kind, like helping your family when they need a hand or splitting your last cookie with a friend. But why does kindness feel so good? And what exactly is it?

Be Kind: It Can Change Everything looks at how kindness can improve our health, self-esteem, relationships and more. Dive into the history and science of kindness and how it affects your brain, boosts happiness and can even inspire others. Learn new ways to give compliments to brighten someone's day-and how to be kinder to yourself, others and the planet. With one small act of kindness at a time, we can change the world!
Key Selling Points:

• This SEL book examines what kindness is, the benefits of being kind, how self-esteem, community connections and inspired action are connected to kindness, and gives young readers practical tools and techniques to practice kindness.

• The mental health of young people is being negatively affected by global events, climate anxiety and social media. Celebrating small acts of kindness, this book is an entryway for young readers to create positive impacts in their communities, which in turn can improve their mental health and well-being.

• Contains easy-to-accomplish activities that inspires young readers to be kind to themselves, their communities and the planet.

• Includes key curriculum themes such as SEL, STEM, social awareness, bucket-filling, kindness, empathy, good citizenship, civic responsibility and diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Elizabeth MacLeod is an award-winning author of more than 80 books, including Get Out and Vote!, How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur and How to Become an Accidental Genius.

• This is the second book in the Feel Good, Do Good series, following Choose Happy: Give a Smile a Try.
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the history, science and mysteries of kindness and examines the things we can do for ourselves and others to help make the world a kinder place.
Elizabeth MacLeod feels kindness is one of the most important qualities you can have. She hopes readers will be inspired to find out what a difference it can make. Liz's favorite chapter to write was chapter 4 because she feels being kind to the environment is vital for our planet's survival. A very nosy children's nonfiction writer, Liz likes discovering incredible facts and then sharing them with readers. She has won many awards, including the Sharon Fitzhenry Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction, the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction and children's choice awards across the country. Look for Liz's books Choose Happy, Feel Empathy and Have Hope in the Feel Good, Do Good series.

Julie McLaughlin is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children's books, including Pride Puppy!, Little Cloud, Breaking News, Fresh Air, Clean Water, Plant Attack! and Why We Live Where We Live, winner of the 2015 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction. Her work with various editorial, advertising and publishing clients can be seen around the world. Julie grew up on the Prairies and now resides on Vancouver Island. The Feel Good, Do Good series explores how happiness, kindness, empathy and hope can change us and the world. Feeling better can start with just a smile! Give kindness a try!

There are lots of ways to be kind, like helping your family when they need a hand or splitting your last cookie with a friend. But why does kindness feel so good? And what exactly is it?

Dive into the history and science of kindness and find out how being kind can improve your health, confidence, relationships and more. With one small act of kindness at a time, you can change the world! Give kindness a try!