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Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids
Acts of Kindness3d ago

Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids

A woman who planned her funeral at age 6 while fighting leukemia now helps other children navigate cancer through books she wishes she'd had. The Luna Peak Foundation has donated over 4,000 books to families and hospitals since 2020.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Bookshop Thrived 35 Years in Town Where 'Kids Don't Read
Acts of KindnessFeb 8

Bookshop Thrived 35 Years in Town Where 'Kids Don't Read

When Margie and Mark Arnold opened a children's bookshop in one of Australia's most disadvantaged towns, locals said it would fail. Three decades later, Meg's Bookshop became a world-class literary hub that proved everyone wrong.

ABC Australia2 min read
Gummy Bear Book Teaches Toddlers Kindness Over Conflict
Acts of KindnessFeb 2

Gummy Bear Book Teaches Toddlers Kindness Over Conflict

A new picture book uses colorful gummy bears to help 3-5 year olds learn that listening and sharing can solve problems better than arguing. The rhyming story follows Alex, the smallest bear on the mountain, who brings feuding red and blue gummy bears together through simple acts of courage.

Google: kindness story2 min read
Grandson's Kindness to Bug Becomes New Children's Book
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Grandson's Kindness to Bug Becomes New Children's Book

A Louisiana grandmother turned her grandson's real-life friendship with a tiny insect into a children's book teaching empathy. The story shows kids how even the smallest acts of kindness can make the world brighter.

Google: kindness story3 min read
Shohei Ohtani Writes Children's Book to Help Animal Rescues
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Shohei Ohtani Writes Children's Book to Help Animal Rescues

Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is launching his first children's book starring his rescue dog Decoy, with proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations. The illustrated adventure hits shelves Tuesday from HarperCollins.

MLB News2 min read
Métis Artist Brings Residential School Survivor's Story to Life
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Métis Artist Brings Residential School Survivor's Story to Life

A Métis illustrator is helping share a residential school survivor's message of kindness through a bilingual children's book that teaches Cree values with gentle care. The true story honors one mother's resilience while making difficult history accessible to young readers.

Google: kindness story2 min read
Roger Dahl Ends 35-Year Japan Times Run for New Adventures
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Roger Dahl Ends 35-Year Japan Times Run for New Adventures

After 35 years of bringing laughter to Japan Times readers, cartoonist Roger Dahl is closing one chapter to open another. He's trading his longtime editorial cartoons for children's books, graphic novels, and animation projects.

Japan Times2 min read