Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. Actually, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. But the ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity. Find out if Leah and Dexter will ever learn to get along in thiswonderful addition to family or classroom libraries."
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Leah and Dexter are brother and sister but they don't always get along. But despite their sibling rivalry, they realize that being together as a family is a special gift. A gift not everyone is lucky enough to have.
In fact, their elderly neighbor lives alone. Did she feel lonely, they wondered? The wheels started to turn in their heads. What could they do to cheer her up?
Will Leah and Dexter learn to put their differences aside and join forces for good? Could small, random acts of kindness in the community really make a big impact for all ages?
Find out how the ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story become a delicious testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity.
This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.
The best book for teaching empathy.
The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries the key message of sibling rivalry, the power of community and inclusion supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It'll sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on traditions and random acts of kindness. Like the work of Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart (The World Needs More Purple People) and Carol McCloud (Have You Filled a Bucket Today?). Bite into the power of paying it forward by adding The Jelly Donut Difference to your family's home collection or classroom library.
Synopsis
Leah and Dexter are brother and sister but they don't always get along. Will Leah and Dexter learn to put their differences aside and join forces for good? Could small, random acts of kindness in the community really make a big impact for all ages?
Find out how the ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story become a delicious testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity.
Great book with a GREAT LESSON
"Our 2nd grade class loved this book because it taught us a good lesson about being kind. The story was realistic and we thought of ideas of how we could be kind to others. The book taught us about sharing and caring. We recommend this book for all kids to read." - Allison
This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.
The best book for teaching kindness and empathy.
The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries the key message of sibling rivalry, the power of community and inclusion supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It'll sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on traditions and random acts of kindness. Like the work of Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart (The World Needs More Purple People) and Carol McCloud (Have You Filled a Bucket Today?). Bite into the power of paying it forward by adding The Jelly Donut Difference to your family's home collection or classroom library.
Synopsis
Leah and Dexter are brother and sister but they don't always get along. Will Leah and Dexter learn to put their differences aside and join forces for good? Could small, random acts of kindness in the community really make a big impact for all ages?Find out how the ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story become a delicious testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity. Great book with a GREAT LESSON ★★★★★ "Our 2nd grade class loved this book because it taught us a good lesson about being kind. The story was realistic and we thought of ideas of how we could be kind to others. The book taught us about sharing and caring. We recommend this book for all kids to read." - Verified Amazon Review The best book for teaching kindness and empathy. The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy also carries message of sibling rivalry, the power of community and inclusion. This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.
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"This earnest story of being a good sibling, neighbor, and friend may inspire readers to find ways to be generous in their own lives." -- Publisher's Weekly
The sweetness of making new friends--and making treats to welcome new neighbors--are central themes in this wonderful picture book on how the smallest kindness can make a jelly donut difference.
After their new neighbor shares the story of growing up in Poland, sibling rivalry is repurposed into sibling teamwork, and Leah and Dexter work with Dad to make paczkis, the jelly-filled treat from Poland the twins deliver later that day.
With illustrations that will make you crave your own paczkis, The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries a message of sibling rivalry, the power of community, and inclusion.
This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans on story mapping, and five tips for children to share kindness with the world. Download your copy directly from the publisher's website.