Catching Kindness
Can one small act of kindness change someone’s day? In this grocery store, it just might.
Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments. When a young shopper feels disappointed and grumpy, an unexpected gesture of kindness sparks a chain reaction—from the bread aisle to the checkout line. And just when kindness is needed most, it circles back in a beautiful and surprising way.
Key Features:
- Helps children recognize how kindness can show up in small, everyday ways
- Encourages empathy, emotional awareness, and social connection
- Perfect for ages 4–8—great for family reading, classrooms, and therapy settings
- Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association—trusted experts in children’s emotional development
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978-1-4338-4784-4
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$18.99 | |
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978-1-4338-4785-1
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-10-07 |
Author, Illustrator: Kara Mitchell
Author-illustrator Kara Mitchell grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She now lives in Oklahoma City, where she chases after two boys, a husband, and a dog.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A grocery store visit serves as a lesson in compassion. . . . [G]ood deeds are infectious, and the shoppers demonstrate kindness to all those they encounter. . . . Mitchell’s text, infused with a sense of wonder, offers an opportunity to start a dialogue about altruism and how we treat others. A gentle, no-frills conversation starter about making the world a kinder place.”—Kirkus Reviews