{"product_id":"being-kind","title":"Being Kind","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy does kindness matter? Because a simple act of kindness can turn ordinary words and deeds into moments of extraordinary impact. And we all have the power to uplift and encourage—to help someone feel seen and heard, or simply find their smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by critically acclaimed artist Charles Santoso, this all-ages picture book is a celebration of how kindness can start a wave of good feelings. Featuring artwork of a sweet sloth lending a helping hand to a cast of animal friends, this illustrated book is filled with reminders to slow down and notice the ways you can bring more compassion into the world, beginning with yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the pages to find life lessons for readers of all ages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Plot your contribution to the world. Be part of the day rising to its potential.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Know that you matter. There is no place in the world more important than where you are. And while none of us can be everything to everyone, each of us can be something to someone.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Think like you love yourself. Speak like you love yourself. How you talk to yourself is as important as the food you eat and the air you breathe.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobi Yamada is a New York Times best-selling author and the creator of many inspiring gift books, as well as the president of Compendium, a company of amazing people doing amazing things. Kobi happily shares his life with his gregarious family in the Pacific Northwest, where he has much to be grateful for and much to look forward to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreams about funny, wondrous stories. He is the creator of Happy Hippo and has illustrated several books, including Ida, Always and the New York Times best seller Wishtree. He moves around between different countries to live and work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cover with debossed artwork and dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e48 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 4+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.625\" x 8.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Compendium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67524085383326,"sku":"rfr1791418679337","price":11.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6482\/2686\/files\/being-kind_1.jpg?v=1791418685","url":"https:\/\/chicdressus.shop\/products\/being-kind","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}