McAnulty, Stacy. A Small Kindness. Running Press Kids, 2021. 978-0-762-49522-1. $17.99. unpaged. Grades Pre K-2.

“It was like a game of tag.” That is how this sweet little book starts, with students lined up outside of school on their first day. Students start out sepia toned, and when one of their classmates does something kind for them, they become colorful. Saying hello, holding the door, a smile, a laugh, these are all ways these new classmates are kind to each other. Starting the day as strangers and ending the day as friends and classmates illustrates how a small gesture makes a big difference.

THOUGHTS: I LOVE Stacy McAnulty, and this sweet little book is no exception. This would be a great read for the first day of school and shows kids that even the smallest gesture can make someone feel included.

Picture Book          Krista Fitzpatrick, PSLA Member