A review by thenovelbook
Grow Kind by Sage Foster-Lasser, Jon Lasser

4.0

In this story, Kiko has an abundance of produce from her garden, and during the course of a day, she gets opportunity to share it with her sister, her parents, her neighbors (even one who is a little grumpy!), her friends and teachers, and a complete stranger. At the end of the day, she writes in her journal about how the day has helped her to "grow kind."

This story for children is very basic at first glance, but the endnotes for parents amplify the message and do a fantastic job explaining how children can gradually learn to think about other people's needs. It also provides suggestions for how to incorporate empathy into real-life situations as well as play. An excellent message in an enjoyably small package.

Thanks to NetGalley and Magination Press for this digital review copy.