Love is Kind by Laura Sassi - ADVISABLE

Love is Kind by Laura Sassi, illustrated by Lison Chaperon.  PICTURE BOOK.  Zonderkidz, 2018.  $17. 9780310754893

BUYING ADVISORY:  EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Little Owl is on his way to Grammy’s with his three silver coins to buy her a box of chocolates for her birthday.  Time after time, however, he finds obstacles that ruin his plan.  When he finally makes it to her house, she helps him see that being kind and holding his temper and wonderful gifts not just for Grammy, but for the whole world.

So sweet!  I would happily recommend this as a way to show children better ways to react to adversity.  While I’m not 100% fond of every interaction, there is plenty here to spur a long class-wide conversation.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian