Tuesday Treasures - Be Kind
Kat and Allison read Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, a girl wondering what kindness really means after a classmate spills her juice, and Allison names one simple way to be kind to a friend today.
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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, and happy Tuesday Treasures!
It is time to open up our story chest for Tuesday Treasures.
Today, our StoryBeam is shining a light on how small actions can make a massive difference.
We are reading Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller.
When a girl spills juice all over herself,
one little girl wonders what it actually means to be kind.
That's right! From asking someone to play, to passing on a smile, to helping a friend when they feel embarrassed,
this heartwarming story shows us that kindness comes in so many different shapes and sizes.
Let's dive in together!
Let's get our ears on.
I've got mine. Ready?
Three, two, one!
Let's read!
Here the cast reads Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller. 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.
Just love this book because it reminds us that being kind doesn't require a big grand gesture.
Even tiny, quiet acts of kindness can travel all across the world.
Co-host, what is one simple way you can show kindness to a friend today?
I think helping them when they feel like they can't do anything.
Helping a friend when they need it the most is such a quick and wonderful way to make someone's heart so happy.
Very good thinking.
Grown-ups, if today's lesson on empathy resonated with your family,
our StoryBeam suggestion for your library list is
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson.
Another quietly powerful story about the lasting ripple effects of a single act of kindness.
Check our show notes for the title.
Send us your favorite book requests.
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Spread some extra kindness today.
You never know how much a little kindness can mean to someone.
Have a bright Tuesday everyone and we will see you tomorrow morning for Wacky Wednesday.
And don't forget...
Keep on reading! Bye!
After the story
The cast's takeaway: kindness does not need a grand gesture, and small acts add up. Ask for one small thing your family can do tomorrow.
What is one simple way you can show kindness to a friend today?
Kat says small kindnesses can join other people's and grow into something big. What small thing could you start?
Is there a time being kind felt hard? What made it hard?