Ocean State Libraries

"A happy little fire truck, driven by Jill, zips all over town helping to put out fires and rescue animals."--

"Times are tough in the small town of Cliffs Donnelly, Ohio (sarcastically called If Only) especially for some of the kids at Rod Serling Middle School, but then an old dry well suddenly begins to grant wishes, or so it seems--three of the students, Ernest Wilmette, Ryan Hardy, and Lizzy MacComber, know what is happening (but do they really?), because sometimes a good deed can make magic happen." --

"When Katie's mother feels unwell on the day before Mother's Day, Katie wants to do everything she can think of to help her mother get well--but she forgot to get a present." --

Percy learns about his neighborhood and its community helpers as he and his father hand out posters.

Combines four previously published stories, including Katie in the kitchen, Katie saves the Earth, Katie's lucky birthday, and Katie's new shoes, in which Katie does her best to be considerate and helpful.

"Nora is the first to notice a very large octopus on top of her apartment building, which proves to be a very good neighbor but leaves all too soon." --

"Ayaan loves being a sueprhero and offering a helping hand, but when two classmates tell him he does not look like a superhero, Ayaan's father assures him that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes."--

"A boy and his pet dragon find the joy in being helpful to others"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations tell the story of Bert hurting his paw. "--

"When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend." --