by Jacqueline Woodson
5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Dawn
Summary:
Chloe doesn’t really know why she turns away from the new girl,
Maya, when Maya tries to befriend her. And every time Maya asks if she can play
with Chloe and the other girls, the answer is always no. So Maya plays alone.
And then one day she’s gone. After Chloe’s teacher gives a lesson on how even
small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe knows exactly what she must
do- show Maya some kindness. But Chloe must come to terms with the fact that
Maya has moved away and she will never get the chance to show her an act of
kindness.
Review:
This picture book packs powerful message- we don’t always
get a second chance to do the right thing. The way that Chloe and her friends
treat Maya is truly heartbreaking, but the reality is that children everywhere
have to deal with this type of bullying on a daily basis. I think that the fact
that this book does not end happy, with everything ok, will really resonate
with readers. This is a great book to add to a bullying unit or to teach
children the ramifications of bullying and what a little kindness can do to
change the world. 
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