thoughtfulness

". . . a young boy searches far and wide for his giggles before he realizes that the best way to be happy is to help others be happy!"--Provided by publisher.

"'How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps was inspired by Eva Kor,' a child survivor of Auschwitz. She always stressed to young audiences that even though a child, they had the power to change the world. Easy, simple gestures from picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk, tidying a bedroom, accepting someone who is different, along with other gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness can make a big difference. The book could also serve as a starting point for a conversation on prejudice"--Provided by publisher.

A little girl's smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will soon spreads around the world.

Contains three short stories in which the MVP Kids--Yong, Olivid, and Lebron--spend their Saturday morning learning to put others first.

"Lily, is feeling left out. While her fairy friends get to travel to beautiful beaches and lush forests, Lily is always stuck at home, unable to be away from the water for very long. Her froggy pal, Splash, tries his best to cheer her up, but Lily still wishes she could stay out late and play like the other fairies. Wanting to help their friend, the fairies come together to build an awesome surprise for Lily that just might make it easier for her to travel beyond her small pond"--Publisher.

"Written from the table's point of view, this clever tale helps kids understand that table manners include not only table etiquette, but also being respectful, kind, and considerate to others.--Publisher.

Offers suggestions on how to apply the familiar concept of the Golden Rule to everyday life, and discusses the benefits of following the dictum, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.".

A little girl's smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will soon spreads around the world.

Teaches children how to be considerate, presenting examples of children being considerate of others at home, school, and elsewhere, and explains why it is important.

Tina Truly, a seventh-grade columnist at Meandering Middle School, responds to questions from her fellow students about consideration.