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How Kind! Board book – Picture Book, February 2, 2004

by Mary Murphy (Author, Illustrator)
4.4 out of 5 stars 185 ratings
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What goes around comes around in this farmyard tale about the contagiousness of kindness.

Hen gives Pig an unexpected present. "How kind!" says Pig. Pig is so touched, in fact, that he decides to do something kind too. So Pig gives Rabbit a gift. "How kind!" says Rabbit, who does something kind for Cow, who is kind to Cat, who wants to be kind in turn. Where will all of this kindness lead?
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    24 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    6.06 x 0.63 x 6.75 inches
  5. Publisher
    Candlewick
  6. Publication date
    February 2, 2004
  7. ISBN-10
    0763623075
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0763623074
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A circular tale of good will in the barnyard.
—The New York Times

Just right for board book.
—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Mary Murphy has an advanced diploma in Visual Communications and has written and illustrated a number of children’s books, including her lift-the-flap, pull-the-tab book about friendship, ROXIE AND BO TOGETHER. In addition to creating books, Mary Murphy teaches illustration. HOW KIND!, she says, is about "the great feelings kindness generates, for giver and receiver. It’s about how kindness spreads - and how givers always receive. Try shouting ‘How kind!’ whenever you read it in this book."

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; BRDBK edition (February 2, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763623075
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763623074
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 0.63 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 185 ratings

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Customers appreciate this book's message about showing kindness to others and find it simple enough for 1-year-olds to understand. Moreover, the book is perfect for younger children and features adorable, colorful illustrations. However, the story receives mixed reactions, with some finding it a little odd.

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16 customers mention "Message"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the message of the book, particularly its simple lesson about growing up to be kind and showing kindness to others.

"...The words are simple, direct and well thought out. The repetition of "How kind!" reinforces the animals' actions. A very useful book...." Read more

"...but a child may find this funny. I just love all the ways it shows how to be kind. By giving flowers, by playing your friends favorite game, etc...." Read more

"...all the animals are kind to each other, helping each other out. it's simple, with adorable illustrations...." Read more

"...It is the sweetest story about showing kindness to others and how to make others happy by doing so. My little guy loves it...." Read more

10 customers mention "Ease of reading"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book simple and easy to read, with one mentioning that the words are straightforward.

"...The illustrations are simple, colorful and express emotion. The words are simple, direct and well thought out. The repetition of "How kind!"..." Read more

"...all the animals are kind to each other, helping each other out. it's simple, with adorable illustrations...." Read more

"...Hopefully he is taking in the lesson. It's a sweet, fun, easy to read book" Read more

"Such a great book to teach "paying it forward" - simple enough for my 1-year-old to understand and love! He asks for it every night...."Mommy, kind!"" Read more

7 customers mention "Age range"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book perfect for younger children, with one mentioning it's suitable up to kindergarten and first grade, while another notes it's a wonderful way to teach children.

"...Great, simple lesson in growing up to be kind. Also a good gift for a kid that is becoming a brat....you know we all have that friend with one of..." Read more

"...sweet, short story for young kids." Read more

"A wonderful way to teach children how to be thoughtful and giving; especially useful if you have a toddler whose current favorite word is &#..." Read more

"Sweet book - very fast delivery. Perfect for younger children since it is a board book - no pages to tear. Illustrations are colorful and large." Read more

7 customers mention "Sweetness"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and cute.

"we got this charming little book as a gift for my little guy before he was born from a friend, & I have been buying it for others ever since...." Read more

"...Hopefully he is taking in the lesson. It's a sweet, fun, easy to read book" Read more

"very simple concept about how kindness comes back around. sweet, short story for young kids." Read more

"...My oldest kids love reading it to the littler ones. Just a sweet, sweet story!" Read more

6 customers mention "Illustrations"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in the book, describing them as adorable and colorful.

"...The illustrations are simple, colorful and express emotion. The words are simple, direct and well thought out. The repetition of "How kind!"..." Read more

"...it's simple, with adorable illustrations. if you want to help your little one understand how being kind makes others feel good, buy this book!" Read more

"...While I definitely appreciate the message and the artwork was cute, I found the story a little bit odd...." Read more

"Adorable story and illustrations. And I really love the message...." Read more

3 customers mention "Story quality"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the story quality of the book to be negative, with several noting that it is a little odd, and one customer mentioning that the ending is strange.

"I really like all the examples in this book of how to be kind. Story is a little odd (spoiler alert :-))in that hen gives an egg and ends up getting..." Read more

"...appreciate the message and the artwork was cute, I found the story a little bit odd...." Read more

"...The ending is a little strange. What is learned by a mom giving away one of her babies, only to have it returned to her?" Read more

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Upside Down Pages
The book content is just okay- very basic ideas for being kind. What is most upsetting is the lack of quality control. Two pages in the book are printed upside down. Please see the photo provided. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
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  • Laura Cherry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
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    This made a great story for a children’s moment in church on how to treat others with kindness.
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  • Katelyn Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great find
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
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    Got this from the library and loved it so much we wanted our own copy. Great buy!
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  • jeanarie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful, expressive illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022
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    I used this book with preschoolers with a lesson kindness and friendship. The illustrations are simple, colorful and express emotion. The words are simple, direct and well thought out. The repetition of "How kind!" reinforces the animals' actions. A very useful book. I highly recommend it for your classroom or library.
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  • Ren
    4.0 out of 5 stars Full of examples of how to be kind
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2011
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    I really like all the examples in this book of how to be kind. Story is a little odd (spoiler alert :-))in that hen gives an egg and ends up getting a chick back in the end. but a child may find this funny. I just love all the ways it shows how to be kind. By giving flowers, by playing your friends favorite game, etc. Each animal that has something kind done for it, thinks that is great and goes on to do something kind for someone else. Haven't seen any other books this good about kindness for really young kids.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • quintette
    5.0 out of 5 stars sweet book, great illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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    i love this book. we found out about mary murphy because of her book, "i kissed the baby" and this one is a great addition to our library! all the animals are kind to each other, helping each other out. it's simple, with adorable illustrations. if you want to help your little one understand how being kind makes others feel good, buy this book!
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  • KU
    5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite in our house!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014
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    we got this charming little book as a gift for my little guy before he was born from a friend, & I have been buying it for others ever since. It is the sweetest story about showing kindness to others and how to make others happy by doing so. My little guy loves it. He has been reading it for 3 years now and keeps coming back to it every so often. It hasn't lost its charm!
    One person found this helpful
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  • c.rose
    1.0 out of 5 stars Product arrived with ripped pages
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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    Ripped pages in the book when we received it
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  • Sharon Reece
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, fun and easy to read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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    My 3 year old son loves this book. We've read it every night since we received it about 4-5 days ago. I researched kids books about kindness and this one came up. Hopefully he is taking in the lesson. It's a sweet, fun, easy to read book
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  • Danielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro fofo
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 23, 2020
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    Comprei o livro para meu filho de 3 anos, e, apesar de não entender inglês, ele curtiu bastante os animais. A leitura é rápida e melódica, muito gostosa.
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  • Mathieu J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2021
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    My daughter is almost 2 and loves this books. She asks me to read it every night.
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  • kellyBrough
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2024
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    This is a lovely book with a lovely message behind it. Easy to read and follow.
    My little girl also loves ‘I kissed the baby’ from the same author x
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    5.0 out of 5 stars やさしい気持ちになれる本
    Reviewed in Japan on February 18, 2003
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    本が大きく、絵も文字も見やすい。絵はシンプルだけど、かわいらしくて温かみがある。
    HenがPigに卵をひとつあげたことから、"How kind!"と感動したPigが、自分もほかの人に親切なことをしたくなり、
    "kindness"がどんどん広がっていくお話。とてもほのぼのしたお話で、大人の私も気に入りました。
    英文については、毎ページ"How kind!"のフレーズが出てくる一方で、同じ内容を色々な言い方で表現しているので、
    英語を身に付けるのにも良いと思います。　
    幼稚園児くらいまでに読み聞かせてあげるのに、レベル、内容共にとても良い絵本だと思います。
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  • Johnathan morrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by my 3 year old.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2019
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    Loved this book for my 3 year old. We are reading lots of books on kindness and empathy. This book is great for early readers and has beautiful, colourful pictures. It helps of your little one loves farm animals like mine.
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