What Does It Mean to Be Kind? - (What Does It Mean to Be...?) by Rana Diorio (Hardcover)

About the Book

Teaches children about what it means to be kind by discussing the importance of caring, patience, forgiveness, and acceptance, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly.

Book Synopsis

"...a beautiful book with a beautiful message...the book shows young children how easy it is to be kind through small acts and in simple ways..."--R.J. Palacio, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder

What Does It Mean to Be Kind? is a rare kindness book for children because it uses a proactive, not reactive, introduction to a conversation about kindness.

Part of the award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series, What Does It Mean to Be Kind? explains the idea of kindness in an accessible and understandable way.

Being kind means...

Smiling at the new student in class.

Giving someone a compliment.

Celebrating the differences in others.

When the girl in the red hat finds the courage to be kind to the new student in class, her kindness spreads. Kind act by kind act, her whole community experiences the magical shift that happens when everyone understands--and acts on--what it means to be kind. What Does it Mean to Be Kind? is a teacher must-have for the classroom, and for parents in search of kindness and feelings books for children.

More Awards for What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

• ?2015 Moonbeam Gold Medalist

Review Quotes

"It s encouraging to see a children s book focused so specifically on the value of kindness, and one that gives so many definitions of what that term can mean. It s also pleasant to experience the kind treatment of animals as part of what it means to be kind. The publisher includes a note in the book about their use of environmentally sustainable materials in production, demonstrating the book s lessons in practice. This is a charming book with a welcome perspective." --Foreword Reviews"

"It s nice to see a children s book focused so specifically on the value of kindness, and one that gives so many definitions of what that term can mean. It s also pleasant to experience the kind treatment of animals as part of what it means to be kind. The publisher includes a note in the book about their use of environmentally sustainable materials in production, demonstrating the book s lessons in practice. This is a cute book with a welcome perspective." --Foreword Reviews"

"A wonderful book that teaches us all the healing power of kindness." -- Leon Logothetis, The Kindness Diaries

"We ask our children to be kind, but what does that really mean? 'What Does It Mean To Be Kind?, ' with its engaging illustrations and endearing characters, gives children the tools they need to enact positive behavior in real life." Kathryn Otoshi, author of ONE

"With simple, straightforward text and adorable illustrations, this book is a great go-to resource for parents and caregivers to help young children easily understand what acts of kindness are all about. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy & My Secret Bully

..".a beautiful book with a beautiful message. In language that is inspirational and never didactic, and illustrated with extraordinary grace, the book shows young children how easy it is to be kind through small acts and in simple ways. It takes a lofty concept like kindness and makes it not only attainable, but enjoyable. Cool beans! -- R. J. Palacio, author of #1 NYT bestseller, Wonder"