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Power of One

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Power of One by Mike Curato and Trudy Ludwig is a heartwarming children's book that explores the impact of kindness and the strength found in standing together. Through vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, it highlights how small acts of courage and empathy can bring about positive change in a community. Perfect for young readers, it encourages them to realise their individual power in making the world a better place.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that empower children to harness the power of kindness, compassion, and standing up against bullying. With engaging illustrations and a meaningful message, it encourages young readers to realise the impact they can have by taking positive action and making a difference in the lives of others.

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"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 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.

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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 neighbourhood 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 but also 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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Reviews highlight The Power of One as an inspiring children's book that underscores the significance of small acts of kindness. It encourages young readers to impact their communities positively, demonstrating how thoughtful actions can initiate change. The collaboration of words and illustrations effectively conveys this uplifting message.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524771584

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

TRUDY LUDWIG is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children's books that help kids cope with and thrive in their social world, including The Invisible Boy and My Secret Bully. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents at schools and conferences around the US for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, Trudy also collaborates with organizations like the Committee for Children and ConnectSafely.org, and has served as content adviser for Sesame Street Workshop. Trudy's books have won the Mom's Choice Gold Award, the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award, and the NAPPA Gold Award, and have also been recognized as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Visit her at trudyludwig.com Follow her on Twitter at @TrudyLudwig MIKE CURATO is the award-winning author and illustrator of the beloved polka-dotted elephant, Little Elliot, who appears in his books Little Elliot, Big City; Little Elliot, Big Family; Little Elliot, Big Fun; and Little Elliot, Fall Friends. He is also the illustrator of What If... by Samantha Berger and All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle. Mike lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Visit him at mikecurato.com

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