Teaching Kindness When Kids Just...Can't

We've all been there as parents. Our child stomps their foot, crosses their arms, and declares with absolute conviction: "I don't like kindness!" What do we do with that?

Meet Molly, a determined young girl who faces every child's dreaded moment - her best friend Cara is moving away. No amount of squeezing her eyes shut will stop the tears, and she's certain that being nice to the new kid moving into Cara's house won't help either. Through Molly's journey, children discover that kindness has a special way of healing hurting hearts, even when it feels impossible.

Illustrator Jen Grafton brings this tender story to life with vibrant artwork that captures every emotion on Molly's expressive face - from stubborn resistance to unexpected joy. Her colorful illustrations draw young readers into each moment of Molly's transformation, making the story's message shine through each page turn.

This picture book speaks directly to children ages 3-8 who struggle with friendship changes, moving homes, or simply learning to open their hearts to new relationships. Parents will appreciate how the story validates their children's big feelings while gently showing them a path forward through kindness. It's the perfect tool for helping little ones process grief, embrace change, and discover the magic that happens when we choose to be kind - even when we don't feel like it.

I Don't Like Kindness is available on Amazon here!

Want to see what happens when Molly puts her foot down about kindness? Your children just might discover, along with her, that this "kindness stuff" holds more power than they imagined.