Small acts of kindness book

Who might seem okay on the outside but aren t on the inside People whose whole entire day can be changed Josh wants a friend but he doesn t know how to find somewhere to belong Ollie wants to express herself but doesn t want to be noticed Small Acts introduces two kids with great hearts who know that helping others can start with one small act of kindness Josh has a plan to start with just that So does Ollie What Josh and Ollie don t know yet is that they need each other to make their plans work Small ActsThis is a lovely story about finding friendship It s told in the two voices of Josh and Ollie both autistic but manifesting and processing in different ways.

Small group bible study book of acts

From acclaimed authors Kate Foster and Kate Gordon a special story about being kind to others and yourself There are people everywhere who need help who are in the same class at school but have never talked to each other After the class watches a video about people around the world who help others they both begin thinking about acts of kindness The adults in this book are all supportive which is really nice Also really nice is the use of language and of art to connect the children and support the plot Excellent writing on the themes of self esteem working to your strengths self expression and facing old hurts The issues worked through are those of a past friendship gone sour the old friend is petty and mean but it s not targeted bullying and a neighbour who was a close friend but has moved to another school and now is never in touch Both issues play an important part and are resolved nicely within the whole context English Kate Gordon and Kate Foster s collaboration has produced two of their most endearing characters yet Small Acts follows Josh and Ollie two very different autistic kids who have the same mission of bringing kindness to others Along the way they will discover the importance of believing in themselves friendship and collaboration with like minded people As an autistic adult I could see younger me in aspects of both Josh and Ollie The authors have done a wonderful job of showing how autism is experienced differently by each person rather than relying on tropes or stereotypes The characters and their experiences have been treated with so much care and respect Although autism is central to the way Josh and Ollie experience the world the story itself focuses on their journey to bring small acts of kindness to others, Book Small acts 2 In a world that can be difficult and scary at times Small Acts is a ray of sunshine illuminating the beauty of kindness and community English