Wednesday, July 8, 2020

When we are Kind by Monique Gray Smith, and Nicole Neidhardt - ESSENTIAL

When we are Kind by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt
translated by Mildred Walters PICTURE BOOK Orca Book Publishers 2020 $20 9781459827530 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Examples of how children can be kind and receive kindness are simply expressed in beautiful illustrations with text in both English and DinĂ© (Navajo). Helping the family, sharing, caring for the animals, interacting with Elders, conserving the earth, and caring for self all initiate kindness, but this sweet picture book also includes how the child might feel when the kindness is received - comforted, happy, loved and grateful. 

What an inspiring picture book! I love that it is told from the child's perspective so they tell what they do, rather than being told what to do. The illustrations of the Diné families are beautiful and colorful. The text is heartfelt, and applicable to all children - so sweet!

Lisa Librarian

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