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Each Kindness (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 2, 2012
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Jacqueline Woodson
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E. B. Lewis
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Jacqueline Woodson
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Reading age5 - 8 years
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Print length32 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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Grade levelKindergarten - 3
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Lexile measureAD530L
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Dimensions9 x 0.38 x 11.25 inches
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PublisherNancy Paulsen Books
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Publication dateOctober 2, 2012
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EMPATHY; PERSPECTIVE-TAKING; RESPECT FOR OTHERS
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* "This quiet, intense picture book is about the small actions that can haunt. . . . Woodson's spare, eloquent free verse and Lewis' beautiful, spacious watercolor paintings tell a story for young kids that will touch all ages." — Booklist, starred review
"Unfolds with harsh beauty and the ominousness of opportunities lost. . . . The matter-of-fact tone of Chloe's narration paired against the illustrations' visual isolation of Maya creates its own tension. . . . Lewis dazzles with frame-worthy illustrations, masterful use of light guiding readers' emotional responses." — Kirkus Reviews
* “Always on-target navigating difficulties in human relationships, Woodson teams up with Lewis to deal a blow to the pervasive practice–among students of all economic backgrounds–of excluding those less fortunate. . . . Lyrical and stylistically tight writing act in perfect counterpoint to the gentle but detailed watercolor paintings. . . . Gives opportunity for countless inferences and deep discussion . . . invite[s] readers to pause, reflect, and empathize. . . . With growing income disparity, and bullying on the rise, this story of remorse and lost opportunity arrives none too soon.” — School Library Journal, starred review
* “Combining realism with shimmering impressionistic washes of color, Lewis turns readers into witnesses as kindness hangs in the balance. . . . Woodson . . . again brings an unsparing lyricism to a difficult topic.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Woodson’s fluid writing and deft particularity makes the girls’ bullying rebuffs of Maya absolutely heartbreaking. . . . In his watercolors, Lewis embraces the effects of light like an Impressionist, while his creative, often cinematic uses of point of view add resonance to the story. . . . Offers an alternative view to rosier stories of forgiveness and bully-victim friendships.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Beautifully heartbreaking . . . sure to touch a tender spot. . . . The situation should resonate with young people who are sure to recognize themselves in either Chloe or Maya. Lovely watercolors perfectly complement this simple yet strong story.” — Library Media Connection
“Woodson’s affecting story, with its open ending, focuses on the withholding of friendship rather than outright bullying, and Lewis reflects the pensive mood in sober watercolors . . . in subtly detailed portraits. . . . A good conversation starter.” — The Horn Book
"Unfolds with harsh beauty and the ominousness of opportunities lost. . . . The matter-of-fact tone of Chloe's narration paired against the illustrations' visual isolation of Maya creates its own tension. . . . Lewis dazzles with frame-worthy illustrations, masterful use of light guiding readers' emotional responses." — Kirkus Reviews
* “Always on-target navigating difficulties in human relationships, Woodson teams up with Lewis to deal a blow to the pervasive practice–among students of all economic backgrounds–of excluding those less fortunate. . . . Lyrical and stylistically tight writing act in perfect counterpoint to the gentle but detailed watercolor paintings. . . . Gives opportunity for countless inferences and deep discussion . . . invite[s] readers to pause, reflect, and empathize. . . . With growing income disparity, and bullying on the rise, this story of remorse and lost opportunity arrives none too soon.” — School Library Journal, starred review
* “Combining realism with shimmering impressionistic washes of color, Lewis turns readers into witnesses as kindness hangs in the balance. . . . Woodson . . . again brings an unsparing lyricism to a difficult topic.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Woodson’s fluid writing and deft particularity makes the girls’ bullying rebuffs of Maya absolutely heartbreaking. . . . In his watercolors, Lewis embraces the effects of light like an Impressionist, while his creative, often cinematic uses of point of view add resonance to the story. . . . Offers an alternative view to rosier stories of forgiveness and bully-victim friendships.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Beautifully heartbreaking . . . sure to touch a tender spot. . . . The situation should resonate with young people who are sure to recognize themselves in either Chloe or Maya. Lovely watercolors perfectly complement this simple yet strong story.” — Library Media Connection
“Woodson’s affecting story, with its open ending, focuses on the withholding of friendship rather than outright bullying, and Lewis reflects the pensive mood in sober watercolors . . . in subtly detailed portraits. . . . A good conversation starter.” — The Horn Book
About the Author
Jacqueline Woodson (www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the recipient of a 2020 MacArthur Fellowship, the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and the 2018 Children’s Literature Legacy Award. She was the 2018–2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and in 2015, she was named the Young People’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. She received the 2014 National Book Award for her New York Times bestselling memoir Brown Girl Dreaming, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor, the NAACP Image Award, and a Sibert Honor. She wrote the adult books Red at the Bone, a New York Times bestseller, and Another Brooklyn, a 2016 National Book Award finalist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of dozens of award-winning books for young adults, middle graders, and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and a three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her books include Coretta Scott King Award winner Before the Ever After; New York Times bestsellers The Day You Begin and Harbor Me; The Other Side, Each Kindness, Caldecott Honor book Coming On Home Soon; Newbery Honor winners Feathers, Show Way, and After Tupac and D Foster; and Miracle's Boys, which received the LA Times Book Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award. Jacqueline is also a recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature and a two-time winner of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.
E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than fifty picture books, including Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Talkin' About Bessie (by Nikki Grimes) and Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon (by Jacqueline Woodson). He taught art in public schools for twelve years, and currently teaches at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. He lives in Folsom, New Jersey.
E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than fifty picture books, including Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Talkin' About Bessie (by Nikki Grimes) and Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon (by Jacqueline Woodson). He taught art in public schools for twelve years, and currently teaches at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. He lives in Folsom, New Jersey.
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Product details
- Publisher : Nancy Paulsen Books; Illustrated edition (October 2, 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0399246525
- ISBN-13 : 978-0399246524
- Reading age : 5 - 8 years
- Lexile measure : AD530L
- Grade level : Kindergarten - 3
- Item Weight : 15.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 9 x 0.38 x 11.25 inches
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017
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One of the best kids' books about kindness I have ever come across. Not sappy or saccharine in the least. I use it as a read-aloud for 2-6th grade, and every time the students are just silent. Watching their faces while reading the story is heart-wrenching. They want a happy ending and this book doesn't tie up a pink package with a big bow, because neither does real life. But something really good happens at the end.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
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Each Kindness a Jane Addams Award Book by Jacqueline Woodson, also was named a 2013 Coretta Scott King Honor Book. This is truly an exceptional book. As I read it goose bumps shivered my arms. E.B. Lewis captured the deep emotion of the story in dreamy water color. The illustrations juxtapose both beauty and heartache because they reveal the children's lack of kindness, their unwelcoming cold shoulder and judgmental rejection of the new girl.
One might think this replays the classic story line of the challenge that every "new" kid faces. But it is exceeds that think-how-the-shunned-kid-feels meme as the children rebuff her repeated efforts to break into their circle. Instead, it asks the reader to imagine being the child who chose unkindness, who joined the taunting, who derided and jeered.
After the teacher uses a pebble-dropped-in-water to demonstrate how one act ripples in an ever-widening circle, Chloe undergoes a change of heart. She wants to include the outcast girl. She anticipates making amends, only to discover, it is too late.
The book ends with the words, Chloe "watched the water ripple as the sun set through the maples and the chance of a kindness with Maya became more and more forever gone." The final illustration shows Chloe in a lush, lovely pond side spot. The beauty contrasts with Chloe's uncomfortable realization that it is too late to make amends for her ugly treatment of Maya. The reader feels the weight of that understanding. There is no and-she became-Maya's-best-friend easy answer.
The message is clear. Sometimes, do overs are not possible. Some mistakes and lost opportunities cannot be corrected. Our choices matter. Powerful. True. Important. This book merits every award it won.
(Memories of the classic story The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes illustrated by Louis Slobodkin popped to mind, because it deals with a similar story line. Each Kindness makes its point with eloquent brevity and contemporary, visually appealing illustrations.)
Adoption-attuned (AQ) Lens: Our kids certainly understand, in a very personal way that choices have permanent consequences. This book can easily open conversations about the decisions made by their birth parents. (Not in terms of a cruelty done to them but with an intent to help kids understand that adoption was in no way their fault but rather is a decision made by adults for very adult reasons.)
One might think this replays the classic story line of the challenge that every "new" kid faces. But it is exceeds that think-how-the-shunned-kid-feels meme as the children rebuff her repeated efforts to break into their circle. Instead, it asks the reader to imagine being the child who chose unkindness, who joined the taunting, who derided and jeered.
After the teacher uses a pebble-dropped-in-water to demonstrate how one act ripples in an ever-widening circle, Chloe undergoes a change of heart. She wants to include the outcast girl. She anticipates making amends, only to discover, it is too late.
The book ends with the words, Chloe "watched the water ripple as the sun set through the maples and the chance of a kindness with Maya became more and more forever gone." The final illustration shows Chloe in a lush, lovely pond side spot. The beauty contrasts with Chloe's uncomfortable realization that it is too late to make amends for her ugly treatment of Maya. The reader feels the weight of that understanding. There is no and-she became-Maya's-best-friend easy answer.
The message is clear. Sometimes, do overs are not possible. Some mistakes and lost opportunities cannot be corrected. Our choices matter. Powerful. True. Important. This book merits every award it won.
(Memories of the classic story The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes illustrated by Louis Slobodkin popped to mind, because it deals with a similar story line. Each Kindness makes its point with eloquent brevity and contemporary, visually appealing illustrations.)
Adoption-attuned (AQ) Lens: Our kids certainly understand, in a very personal way that choices have permanent consequences. This book can easily open conversations about the decisions made by their birth parents. (Not in terms of a cruelty done to them but with an intent to help kids understand that adoption was in no way their fault but rather is a decision made by adults for very adult reasons.)
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2018
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This book is similar in feel to The Hundred Dresses, but accessible to a slightly younger crowd with the picture book format. It is a compelling story for those wanting to help kids think about how their actions impact those around them and to try and foster kindness towards others. The writing is excellent and the illustrations are beautiful.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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Although this book has rave reviews I believe it's a terrible book for young children. It says the target age is 5-8 y/o but no child under 10 should read this book. They won't be able to understand the message.
When my kids finished this book they said, "this book is not kind." Typically I read a book before reading to my children but unfortunately I did not this time. Had I read it first I would have never read it to them. I cringed as I kept reading.
This book is supposed to help teach kindness but all it teaches is bullying. The young girl in the book is constantly being bullied and never ONCE in the book did any kid do something "kind" for her. If you want to teach your kids how to be a bully, tease and pick on kids then this is the book for you.
Horrible.
When my kids finished this book they said, "this book is not kind." Typically I read a book before reading to my children but unfortunately I did not this time. Had I read it first I would have never read it to them. I cringed as I kept reading.
This book is supposed to help teach kindness but all it teaches is bullying. The young girl in the book is constantly being bullied and never ONCE in the book did any kid do something "kind" for her. If you want to teach your kids how to be a bully, tease and pick on kids then this is the book for you.
Horrible.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2012
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As an elementary school counselor I could not be more OVERJOYED to have discovered this amazing teaching tool. It tackles bullying, friendship, rejection, kindness, empathy, bystanders and so much more. This is going to be one of the most important books I read to students this year. It will definitely be one of my favorites. If you are an educator it is a MUST for your bookshelf.
This is a powerful story PACKED FULL of life lessons. A new student Maya is treated horribly by her classmates. She tries making friends with the other students but is rejected and becomes a target because of her economic status. Students will feel sadness as you read this story - because they will be filled with an overwhelming empathy for Maya. In the end, we never know the full damage that may have been caused to Maya because she moves. We can surely guess though. However, it's Chloe who teaches us the lesson. She had shunned Maya but is filled with guilt, remorse, and emotional pain as she becomes aware of her own hurtful behavior. She is never able to make amends. I cannot wait for the discussion this will create. If we can teach our children to live their lives in complete kindness - hopefully they will not have to learn this lesson the hard way.
This is a powerful story PACKED FULL of life lessons. A new student Maya is treated horribly by her classmates. She tries making friends with the other students but is rejected and becomes a target because of her economic status. Students will feel sadness as you read this story - because they will be filled with an overwhelming empathy for Maya. In the end, we never know the full damage that may have been caused to Maya because she moves. We can surely guess though. However, it's Chloe who teaches us the lesson. She had shunned Maya but is filled with guilt, remorse, and emotional pain as she becomes aware of her own hurtful behavior. She is never able to make amends. I cannot wait for the discussion this will create. If we can teach our children to live their lives in complete kindness - hopefully they will not have to learn this lesson the hard way.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
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This is a wonderful book to read to upper elementary students. I love everything by Jacqueline Woodson and this book is no different. The story is about a girl who has a new student in her class. The new student, Maya, shows signs of being poor and no one wants to talk to her or play with her despite her doing absolutely nothing wrong. Suddenly Maya doesn't show up for school and the narrator realizes she missed the chance to show someone kindness and wishes she could go back and change her actions, but Maya never returns. This book sparked amazing discussions from my 5th graders about bullying, kindness, and invisible kids. Later on the day we read it I had 2 different teachers some up to me to tell me of kind acts committed by my students at recess. I will definitely continue to refer back to this book all year!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020
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I’m a 4th grade teacher and I used the book at the beginning of the year to discuss kindness, compassion and how to treat those who appear different. Last week I read it again with my reading groups to discuss plot vs. theme. Students told me key events in the story (plot) and the message of the story (theme). This book is amazing in so many ways!
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Deirdre Mullaney
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beautifully written.
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Powerful, beautifully written ... leaves a tingle

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Brilliant Read for Children
Reviewed in India on August 12, 2020Verified Purchase
It's absolutely a brilliant book for children to learn about kindness and empathy.
I brought this book over a recommendations and love it. The illustration by E.B. Lewis are exceptional.
A simple message of, sometimes a second chance is never there! which is depicted clearly, where on all other heroic movies/children's book there is always a happy ending with second chances and No mistakes.
But to be aware of the opportunities and the choices we make matter and once lost there is no turning back to correct it, is a huge takeaway from this book. Which is very true and is much needed.
I brought this book over a recommendations and love it. The illustration by E.B. Lewis are exceptional.
A simple message of, sometimes a second chance is never there! which is depicted clearly, where on all other heroic movies/children's book there is always a happy ending with second chances and No mistakes.
But to be aware of the opportunities and the choices we make matter and once lost there is no turning back to correct it, is a huge takeaway from this book. Which is very true and is much needed.

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Brilliant Read for Children
Reviewed in India on August 12, 2020
It's absolutely a brilliant book for children to learn about kindness and empathy.Reviewed in India on August 12, 2020
I brought this book over a recommendations and love it. The illustration by E.B. Lewis are exceptional.
A simple message of, sometimes a second chance is never there! which is depicted clearly, where on all other heroic movies/children's book there is always a happy ending with second chances and No mistakes.
But to be aware of the opportunities and the choices we make matter and once lost there is no turning back to correct it, is a huge takeaway from this book. Which is very true and is much needed.
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Mason Borges
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Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2020Verified Purchase
I love the message in this story. The book was purchased second hand and is in excellent condition. I love that I owe a copy! Going to add it to my collection of beautiful children's books.

Colin's mom
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Great!
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2015Verified Purchase
I like it and I plan on reading it with my class, mixed grade from k-9. I think it really gets to the heart of the matter, it doesn't take a lot of work to be kind to someone. We might not think we are being mean but withholding kindness can hurt just as much.

Yogi
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Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2019Verified Purchase
It is a very good book for children to learn kindness and empathy. I love this book. I read it in my class and all children connect well with the story and feel it. I recommend for every class
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