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A Pound of Kindness
First-grader Dave Clark lost the use of his legs to polio as a baby, so when his teacher announces a walking field trip to the local firehouse, Dave is worried. What if he can’t keep up? Luckily, his fellow classmate Ernie Pound concocts a plan so Dave can join in the fun.
Set in the 1950s in Corning, New York, A Pound of Kindness is a true story from the childhood of Dave Clark, the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches, a “National Hero of Sports” winner, and an advocate for children with differing abilities.
Set in the 1950s in Corning, New York, A Pound of Kindness is a true story from the childhood of Dave Clark, the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches, a “National Hero of Sports” winner, and an advocate for children with differing abilities.
38 pages, Hardcover
Published April 2, 2019
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April 10, 2019
This is a good story with lot of hope for kids with disability. I find a bit easy with some clichés, so not perfect, but good enough to be worth it and the strong positive message is something absolutely awesome.
I got it has an ARC and I just want to mention that the kindle format was alright, but for the epub, the page seem to be cut/separate at the wrong place. Like you have half a page on the screen, and when you flip you have the second half with another half for the next one. Don’t know if I explain it clearly, but that just make the epub format absolutely impossible to read, so the publisher might want to have a look at that!
I got it has an ARC and I just want to mention that the kindle format was alright, but for the epub, the page seem to be cut/separate at the wrong place. Like you have half a page on the screen, and when you flip you have the second half with another half for the next one. Don’t know if I explain it clearly, but that just make the epub format absolutely impossible to read, so the publisher might want to have a look at that!
April 13, 2019
*thank you to Netgalley and Mascot Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
3 stars.
This was good. I just wanted to give the little boy a huge hug. It's one that not just disabled children can relate to but alot of kids can, especially those with anxiety issues and those who have low self esteem and worry about what others will think of them in certain situations where they feel that they may stand out in a negative way. The illustrations were basic but very colourful which I think is important as bright colours tend to send a positive message and attract kids eyes more often than not.
The story is sends a good message that a little bit of kindness from one person to another is actually a very valuable thing to the person receiving it. A great little book with a big message. Definitely recommend.
3 stars.
This was good. I just wanted to give the little boy a huge hug. It's one that not just disabled children can relate to but alot of kids can, especially those with anxiety issues and those who have low self esteem and worry about what others will think of them in certain situations where they feel that they may stand out in a negative way. The illustrations were basic but very colourful which I think is important as bright colours tend to send a positive message and attract kids eyes more often than not.
The story is sends a good message that a little bit of kindness from one person to another is actually a very valuable thing to the person receiving it. A great little book with a big message. Definitely recommend.
April 22, 2019
Cornfield's true story serves as a reminder that kids affect each other's lives forever. When Dave's class was taking a walking field trip he didn't want to go and hold everyone up, but his friend, Ernie, had already worked out a plan. Through an act of kindness, all of Dave's friends got to take part in helping him join in the fun. This is a great book with a wonderful message that holds true even in today's world of cell phones, selfies, and disconnect.
Thank you NetGalley and Mascot Books for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
Thank you NetGalley and Mascot Books for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
October 26, 2019
This story is based on a true events. It is a character building story and a story about friendship. Polio is a terrible illness that we don't worry about much today, but in the past it wreaked havoc on many children. This story is about a young boy named Dave Clark, who had polio as a baby and lost the use of his legs. He was able to walk with the use of crutches, but it was a slow process. When his class was going to walk to the firehouse for a class trip, he was worried about holding the others up, or not making it at all. When he arrived at school the day of the trip, a classmate, Ernie Pound, was there with his wagon, ready to help Dave get to the firehouse. All his classmates took turns pulling him along the way. This is a story about true friendship. As well as that, it is a book about acceptance and helping those that need help and support. The illustrations in the book add so much to the story. My grandson liked the kids and said they were so nice and helpful to the boy who couldn't walk. When I asked if he would have helped pull the wagon, he said he would try, but didn't think he would be strong enough. I never thought about that aspect, those children were only in grade one, but it worked.
The end pages talk about the reunion of Dave Clark and Ernie Pound as well as the Award that was started for Unsung Heroes in Ernie's name. Dave Clark and his friend and the author of the book, Doug Cornfield also began an organization called The Disability Dream and Do (D3Day) sports camps where professional sports players interact with children with special needs. I definitely recommend this book to everyone. We can always learn something about unselfish giving and support. The publisher provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
The end pages talk about the reunion of Dave Clark and Ernie Pound as well as the Award that was started for Unsung Heroes in Ernie's name. Dave Clark and his friend and the author of the book, Doug Cornfield also began an organization called The Disability Dream and Do (D3Day) sports camps where professional sports players interact with children with special needs. I definitely recommend this book to everyone. We can always learn something about unselfish giving and support. The publisher provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
June 3, 2019
Thank you #netgalley for giving me a copy of #ApoundOfKindness to review.
A Pound of Kindness is based on a true story and shows that there is always hope and someone to lend a hand. I enjoyed finding out the story behind the title of the book. The information about Polio was also a nice addition. This is a book I would use to discuss differences and how to help others. I enjoyed the illustrations and the extra information at the back of the book.
A Pound of Kindness is based on a true story and shows that there is always hope and someone to lend a hand. I enjoyed finding out the story behind the title of the book. The information about Polio was also a nice addition. This is a book I would use to discuss differences and how to help others. I enjoyed the illustrations and the extra information at the back of the book.
September 27, 2019
An inspiring story of a friend being there for a friend in their time of need. Dave is worried about walking to the firehouse for his class's school trip. He is afraid of what others will think about him, because Dave walks a little different. But a boy named Ernie has an idea! A sweet story of friendship and how being different is okay!
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April 3, 2019Amazing story about a wonderful man who beat all odd and became a great influence in the game of baseball and still continues to inspire children and adults with developmental disabilities enjoy and experience the game that is so dear to his heart through the disability camps with minor league teams held in various cities. God sure had a wonderful plan for Dave everyone should read the book I enjoyed it tremendously can’t wait to see the stories that follow
April 21, 2019
I loved this children's book! What a great message, that showing some kindness can mean the world to someone else and make a big difference in someone's life. The empathy from one little boy and his classmates was a cherished memory all of Dave's life. So much so, he wrote a children's book about her experience back in grade school. Reading the last pages about their reunion many years later brought a tear to my eye. We should all "pay it forward" in our lives making our world an even better place for all.
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