Today begins the A to Z Blog Challenge 2025! This year I will work through the alphabet featuring nonfiction picture books. Know a parent or teacher who would find this interesting? Please share! If you are participating in the challenge, please let me know so I can read your posts. Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan’sContinue reading “A is for Amazing Abe & Activist”
Tag Archives: Be Kind
The Kindness Machine Turns 3!
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!”
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”
K is for Kindness (Yay!)
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Kindness Machine Written by: Christina Dankert (yours truly) Illustrated by: Chad Dankert (smoke show husband) It was a joy to collaborate with my husband as the illustrator on this special project. The Kindness Machine helps remind us that kindness can be simpleContinue reading “K is for Kindness (Yay!)”
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”
World Kindness Day 2022
Happy World Kindness Day! Exactly one year ago, The Kindness Machine became available for preorder! It has been a very exciting year, having my first picture book released into the world, and I am thrilled to have shared the book with so many students and families to start or continue the kindness conversation. I wroteContinue reading “World Kindness Day 2022”
Tomorrow is launch day!
March 22, 2022 has been on my calendar for months. Tomorrow, The Kindness Machine officially releases into the world! Thank you to everyone who has already preordered. I hope you enjoy your copy and read it often. Please share pictures on social media and use #thekindnessmachine. I would love to read your review on AmazonContinue reading “Tomorrow is launch day!”
1 Book. 50 States. Sharing Kindness.
If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I LOVE Free Little Libraries. In 2019, my husband, kids and I built a little library that is in front of the elementary school where I teach. My goal is to have The Kindness Machine in one little library, in all 50 states by MayContinue reading “1 Book. 50 States. Sharing Kindness.”
Apparently We Can’t Stop KINDNESS!
The Kindness Machine officially launches on March 22, 2022. BUT! It has a mind of its own! Yesterday a few people started receiving their preorder copies and I absolutely love it! We can’t stop kindness! If you were one of the lucky early birds, please STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND LISTEN! I hope youContinue reading “Apparently We Can’t Stop KINDNESS!”
Thank you!
Thank you so much for an exciting pre-order day on Saturday! The Kindness Machine is one step closer to being in your hands and being shared around the world. I was absolutely blown away by the support this past weekend. Each like, share, comment, text and call were so appreciated. If I haven’t responded toContinue reading “Thank you!”
Christina Dankert 