Monday Magic - Sometimes It's Hard to Be Nice
Monday Magic with Sometimes It's Hard to Be Nice by Maggie C. Rudd, an honest look at the moments kindness takes practice, and what Allison does when she feels cranky.
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What the cast said
Welcome back to StoryBeam, the daily podcast where imagination shines bright.
I'm Kat.
I'm Allison.
Happy Monday Magic.
It is time for Monday Magic.
And today we are talking about something every single person experiences, big feelings.
Our StoryBeam is shining a light on kindness, honesty, and understanding as we read Sometimes
It's Hard to Be Nice by Maggie C. Rudd.
When you're tired, cranky, and frustrated, being nice can feel super tough.
It really can.
This book reminds us that nobody is perfect all the time.
Being kind takes practice, and it's okay to acknowledge when it feels tricky.
Let's start a week with this honest and heart-filled story.
Let's get our ears on.
I've got mine.
Ready?
Three, two, one.
Let's read!
Here the cast reads Sometimes It's Hard to Be Nice by Maggie C. Rudd. The book's own words stay with its author and publisher, so that part of the recording is not written out. Press play to hear it.
I just love how honest this story is.
It shows that choosing kindness isn't about never getting upset.
It's about how we take a breath and try again.
Co-host, what is something you like to do
when you feel a little cranky to help yourself feel better?
Hmm, I think run to my mommy and she gives me hugs.
Oh, and I'm just so happy to be giving them to you,
and so happy that I can reset your day.
Grown-ups, if today's thoughtful conversation about managing big emotions
resonated in your home,
our StoryBeam suggestion for your library bag is
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.
It's a gentle, beautiful book about empathy, inclusion,
and the quiet power of a simple act of kindness.
Look for it in our show notes.
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Take a deep breath and give yourself a hug today.
You're doing great.
Have a magical Monday everyone,
and we will see you tomorrow morning for Tuesday Treasures.
And don't forget...
Keep on...
After the story
Kat's framing: choosing kindness is not about never getting upset, it is about taking a breath and trying again. Ask on a hard day, not a good one.
What is something you like to do when you feel a little cranky to help yourself feel better?
The book says sometimes being nice takes practice. What is one nice thing that is still hard for you?
When did being nice take courage?