Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring, and generosity. Bite into the power of paying it forward by adding The Jelly Donut Difference to your family's home collection or classroom library.
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.
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 th