★ “Kindness is needed in the world today more than ever. Share this book with everyone and see how it can change things in all the best possible ways.”—School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review
There are lots of ways to be kind, like helping your family when they need a hand or splitting your last cookie with a friend. But why does kindness feel so good? And what exactly is it?
Be Kind: It Can Change Everything looks at how kindness can improve our health, self-esteem, relationships and more. Dive into the history and science of kindness and how it affects your brain, boosts happiness and can even inspire others. Learn new ways to give compliments to brighten someone’s day—and how to be kinder to yourself, others and the planet. With one small act of kindness at a time, we can change the world!
“An earnest recitation of the personal and social benefits of kindness. MacLeod assures readers that being kind will not only make them feel better about themselves, but it actually releases dopamine and other feel-good chemicals into the body.”
★ “The author sets a precedent that they mean to prove to readers that kindness can change everything, and from both scientific and sociological viewpoints, they achieve just that. This title is part of the ‘Feel Good, Do Good’ series, joining a collection of books that seek to share positive lessons that are great not only for the intended age demographic but also for readers of all ages. Kindness is needed in the world today more than ever. Share this book with everyone and see how it can change things in all the best possible ways.”