Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light

This New York Times bestseller tells the sweet story of Coco, a little girl, and her friend Bear. Bear is feeling down because his large size makes other animals perceive him as mean, leading to his isolation. Coco, drawing on her grandmother's timeless advice, helps Bear try to win over his peers by baking cookies and making lanterns. When these initial attempts don't quite work, they must dig deeper to understand the true essence of kindness. This beautifully illustrated picture book gently explores themes of empathy, belonging, and the power of heartfelt actions, making it perfect for children aged 3-7.

A New York Times bestseller​! “It’s impossible to resist [this book’s] big-hearted appeal.” —BookPage ​A little girl and her friend Bear learn the true meaning of selfless kindness in this sweet, stunningly illustrated debut picture book. Bear is sad. All the other animals think he’s mean because he’s so big. But his human friend, Coco, offers to help him. Coco shares her grandmother’s advice: “When life gets dark as winter’s night, share some kindness, bring some light.” They decide to bake cookies to “share some kindness” and make lanterns to “bring some light.” But when the cookies and lanterns don’t work, they must look for another way to win over the other animals. And while they’re at it, Coco and Bear just might discover that kindness is a gift that only comes from the heart.