Kindness Counts: A Story for Teaching Random Acts of Kindness

by Bryan Smith

When Cade's and his family find out their ice cream order was paid for by another patron, they continue paying it forward, and so starts the discussion of random acts of kindness. Cade takes this idea and runs with it, showing unexpected kindnesses to others. But when Cade's dad would like him to donate some of his own toys, he has a hard time. Will Cade be able to learn the importance of being kind to others, even when it isn't easy? Find out in this tale about showing kindness.

31 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2016

About the author

Bryan began his career as an elementary school teacher before realizing he had a talent for helping children deal with difficult issues. He has since become a school counselor. He is married to a school counselor and they have two boys.

Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Topic is important, kindness. The story and illustrations make you feel as though the father is forcing the child to be kind rather than understand kindness. I definitely do not like the words that are all capital. It feels as though the father is yelling. Read this first and perhaps share the ideas rather than the book together.

[Amber Heath · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an informational book for children in grades 2+. One unique feature of this novel is its message and how children can deal with it

[Kate Puleo Unger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book teaches kids about random acts of kindness. The little boy in the story experiences a random act of kindness at the drive through window with his family, and his dad repeats the act. But he decides to do some random acts of kindness himself. He doesn't get it quite right the first time, but then he pulls all three aspects together and figures it out. It's a good read.

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[Briana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the idea of teaching random acts of kindness! But this book uses some random examples which may be hard for kids to replicate. Also, a bit long for younger readers, would be better suited toward age 10 and up.