Three years ago, “The Kindness Machine” was released into the world! Thank you to all who have read the story, purchased/gifted copies, added copies to Little Free Libraries, donated copies to classrooms, etc. I continue to be surprised when I see the book in libraries, on a classroom shelf or read a new review. LastContinue reading “The Kindness Machine Turns 3!”
Category Archives: Kindness
The Night Before World Kindness Day
‘Twas the night before World Kindness Day, and all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The teachers and parents prepared stories to share, In hopes that our world would soon learn to care. The children were nestled all snug in their beds;While visions of kindness danced in their heads;The mom whispered, “beContinue reading “The Night Before World Kindness Day”
Hope over Hate
Today I invite you to choose hope over hate. America has figured out how to hate. Unfortunately, I feel it is the one thing we currently excel at. So, we can choose to join in on the hate, or steer away and choose hope. Along with hope comes joy, kindness, compassion, empathy, acceptance and love.Continue reading “Hope over Hate”
Before school starts…
It’s August…which usually means back to school. At this point, the post below has been shared 196,000 times on Facebook. I am thankful to see it shared by so many parents, teachers and friends. The more I see this post, the more I keep thinking about how amazing it would be if every family didContinue reading “Before school starts…”
In memory of author, Sarah Schwarcz
I didn’t know it was possible to feel such tremendous grief for someone that I never had the opportunity to meet in person. I invite you to read this post filled with stories and photos as I work through my own grief to honor an amazing woman who passed away last week. In 2021, IContinue reading “In memory of author, Sarah Schwarcz”
B is for Big
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. BIG Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison 2024 Caldecott Medal Winner Our words matter. A beautifully illustrated picture book that reminds us all to think before we speak. A book that reminds us that it is ok to “send the hurtful words back”Continue reading “B is for Big”
The Kindness Machine Turns 2!
And just like that…two years have passed since The Kindness Machine was first launched into the world! Thank you to everyone who has supported me and this story of kindness. Thank you to all who have purchased copies, gifted copies, put copies into Little Free Libraries, read it to students/children, told other book lovers aboutContinue reading “The Kindness Machine Turns 2!”
Love
On this Valentine’s Day, I invite you to celebrate LOVE with picture books. At home, picture books have the ability to help model the importance of spending time by creating a cozy, reading routine. In the classroom, picture books can be used to teach a variety of academic concepts, social and emotional skills and canContinue reading “Love”
Happenstance, coincidence, fortuity, serendipity
What is the word you use when you encounter an event that is out of the ordinary in the best possible way? Let me introduce you to a complete stranger who absolutely made my day, but also left me with a mystery word at a book event a few weeks ago. Our little town hasContinue reading “Happenstance, coincidence, fortuity, serendipity”
World Kindness Day 2023
Happy World Kindness Day, a holiday for everyone. It seems difficult to celebrate this year with so much anger and hate in our world. It makes me feel powerless and so unbelievably sad. So what can we do? We can contact local and national leaders, raise funds and awareness, follow accounts online that help shareContinue reading “World Kindness Day 2023”
Christina Dankert 