Twelve Days of Kindness
This delightful book for young children is a festive addition to the It’s Cool to be Kind series by Sophie Beer. It provides a completely modern take on the traditional idea of the twelve days of Christmas – no partridges or pear trees here! The book depicts the fun and excitement of the festive season through its two young child protagonists and their kindness to others. The children sprinkle the pages with good deeds, such as presenting homemade cards to their doctor, and passing on their preloved teddy to a new baby.
Punchy primary colours are used throughout, from the bright red cover to the cheery, playful illustrations. The loose, energetic style of the images enliven the action and add to the positivity of the book. The pictures contain lovely details for small children to point out and discuss. This celebration of Christmas is truly inclusive with a diverse range of characters featured throughout.
This is a charming book, which effectively depicts the true meaning of Christmas and the joy of the festive season, showing the ability of even the smallest children to add to this joy through kindness.
