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Kar-Ben Publishing (R), 2015-01-08

One Good Deed

One Good Deed

Terri Fields, Author

Deborah Melmon, Illustrator

Paperback

9781467734790

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In this version of 'paying it forward,' one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community.
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One act of kindness multiplies in unexpected ways in this neighborly tale of connection. This story celebrates the ripple effect of goodness, showing how small choices can transform a whole community. A warm reminder that good deeds aren’t just contagious—they’re transformational.

Keywords and Themes: Character • Community • Community & Neighbors • Encouragement • Friendship • Generosity • Giving • Influence • Jewish • Juvenile Fiction • Kindness • Manners & Etiquette • Relationships • Religious • Respect • Responsibility • Social Themes

Readability • 3.0

Age Range • 3-9

Pages • 24

Subjects • Conduct of life • Kindness • Helping behavior • Neighbors • Helpfulness

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Jewish • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Manners & Etiquette • Juvenile Fiction | Community & Neighbors

It all started with some berries...

In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community.

"The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon's upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story's key elements."--Booklist Online

"This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always 'surprised' and 'delighted' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word 'mitzvah.' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."--Kirkus Reviews

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