{"product_id":"kindness-is-not-a-gold-jem-maracle-9798247127574","title":"Kindness Is Not a Gold Star: A Funny Rhyming Story About Humility, Helping Quietly, and Random Acts of Kindness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if kindness wasn't about being seen?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eKindness Is Not a Gold Star\u003c\/i\u003e, a young raccoon learns an important lesson: helping others feels best when it's done quietly-without praise, prizes, or applause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, kindness is loud, shiny, and full of attention. But through gentle reflection and humorous missteps, the raccoon discovers that true kindness doesn't need stickers, stars, or an audience. It lives inside the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in Indigenous values of humility and community, this rhyming picture book invites children to think deeply about why they help-and how it feels to do good simply because it's right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for homes, classrooms, and storytime circles, this thoughtful and funny book encourages meaningful conversations about empathy, humility, and caring for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA funny, rhyming picture book that teaches kindness without performative praise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourages humility, empathy, and quiet helping through gentle storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by Indigenous values of community and heart-centered action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for Random Acts of Kindness Week and social-emotional learning lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for ages 4-10 with engaging rhythm and kid-friendly language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for classrooms, libraries, counselors, and family read-alouds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIDEAL FOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandom Acts of Kindness Week activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter education and classroom discussions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents teaching empathy and humility at home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndigenous and multicultural children's libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jem Maracle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247127574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Jem Maracle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588427002111,"sku":"9798247127574","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kindness-is-not-a-gold-jem-maracle-9798247127574","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}