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Kindness Counts 123

Illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan
Board Book
$9.99 US
7"W x 7"H x 0.78"D   | 16 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Sep 02, 2025 | 26 Pages | 9781639623686
Age 2-5 years | Up to Kindergarten

Teaching little ones about kindness can be as easy as 1, 2, 3!

With vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page board book is the perfect introduction to concepts of empathy and compassion for kids ages 2–5.


Count down from 10 to 1 and discover the many ways to make the world a kinder place—whether it be through delivering cookies to a new neighbor, sharing toys, or saying “I love you” to Grandma and Grandpa. This is the perfect book to read aloud at home or in the classroom to spark conversations about simple acts of kindness.

With durable board book pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will enjoy again and again. This book has been crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills, strengthen early math skills, and build positive associations with reading.
Samantha Berger is an award-winning author of several children’s booksincluding ABCs of Kindness, Crankenstein, and Rock What Ya Got! Berger, also a twiceEmmy-nominated television writer, acted as the Editorial Director and Vice President ofAnimated Shorts for Nickelodeon for over a decade. She currently writes for SesameStreet in Communities and Sesame Street International, where she helps kids and theirfamilies explore difficult subjects while addressing their developmental, physical, andemotional needs.

Ekaterina Trukhan is a Russian illustrator. She graduated from CamberwellCollegeof Arts and has since illustrated children's books. She draws her inspiration from everydaylife,mid-century illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Visit her on the Webatekaterinatrukhan.com and goodillustration.com.

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Teaching little ones about kindness can be as easy as 1, 2, 3!

With vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page board book is the perfect introduction to concepts of empathy and compassion for kids ages 2–5.


Count down from 10 to 1 and discover the many ways to make the world a kinder place—whether it be through delivering cookies to a new neighbor, sharing toys, or saying “I love you” to Grandma and Grandpa. This is the perfect book to read aloud at home or in the classroom to spark conversations about simple acts of kindness.

With durable board book pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will enjoy again and again. This book has been crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills, strengthen early math skills, and build positive associations with reading.

Author

Samantha Berger is an award-winning author of several children’s booksincluding ABCs of Kindness, Crankenstein, and Rock What Ya Got! Berger, also a twiceEmmy-nominated television writer, acted as the Editorial Director and Vice President ofAnimated Shorts for Nickelodeon for over a decade. She currently writes for SesameStreet in Communities and Sesame Street International, where she helps kids and theirfamilies explore difficult subjects while addressing their developmental, physical, andemotional needs.

Ekaterina Trukhan is a Russian illustrator. She graduated from CamberwellCollegeof Arts and has since illustrated children's books. She draws her inspiration from everydaylife,mid-century illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Visit her on the Webatekaterinatrukhan.com and goodillustration.com.

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