The Power of One

By Trudy Ludwig, Mike Curato (Illustrator)

A single act of kindness sparks a transformative chain reaction.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where kindness is rare, one child's simple gesture towards a lonely classmate ignites a wave of goodwill. As small acts of kindness multiply, they unite a community, proving that even the smallest actions can lead to monumental change. Will this ripple effect continue to grow, transforming not just a school, but an entire neighborhood? Discover how one person can make a difference and inspire others to follow suit. The Power of One shows that every act of kindness counts, and it all begins with a single step.

From the publisher

One small act of kindness can change the world. From esteemed bullying expert and author of The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig and Little Elliot illustrator Mike Curato comes a tale as simple–and simply inspiring–as the golden rule. When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community. One kind act begets another, small good deeds make way for bigger ones, and eventually the whole neighborhood comes together to build something much greater than the sum of its parts. From acclaimed bullying expert Trudy Ludwig, The Power of One not only conveys a message of kindness, it offers concrete steps that kids can take to make a difference in their own communities. As Trudy says in the final line of the book: Acts and words of kindness DO count, and it all starts with ONE.

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