My Bag of Kindness

by Danielle McLean, Lisa Koesterke (Illustrator)

In this sweet story of sharing, a young narrator describes all of the objects contained in a treasured bag that help to spread kindness and good feelings to everyone.

Readers will meet a young narrator who describes the objects contained in a treasured bag. There is a teddy bear that helps comfort him whenever he feels sad. A pair of socks in the bag reminds him of the time at school when his teacher gave him a clean, dry pair of socks after a day of splashing in puddles. A box of crayons for his best friend, who enjoys drawing pictures with him. There’s a book in the bag from Grandma, who reads books to him. And a note in the bag from Mom, who reminds him to spread kindness to everyone he meets.

12 pages, Board Book

Published September 14, 2021

About the author

Danielle McLean is a children's book editor who lives in South London, England.

When she's not writing and editing children's books, she can be found in ballet class pursuing her other childhood dream.

Reviews

[Barbara]

One of the features I like best about this board book is how it is designed to resemble a small bag stuffed with all sorts of objects. As readers turn the pages, they will see different elements appearing, such as a sock, a Teddy bear, stars. Alongside the positive message about all the ways the narrator has experienced kindness and lent a helping hand to others, the book itself is attractive. Anyone feeling a bit down and out will perk up when reading this one while also being reminded that kindness is all around us, even when we don't realize it or see it. And kindness spreads quickly with one small act leading to another and another. It is often those very small but thoughtful actions that have significance and make a difference in the lives of others. The rhyming text used in this book makes that abundantly clear.

[Peacegal]

Vibrant, cute illustrations and a cute "shaped" book presentation celebrate how easy and fun it is to be kind each day.