All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander—no matter how small—has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance.At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for being different and wearing bright shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of belonging. One day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his classmates bravely steps in to defend him. It’s in that moment of solidarity Rumi’s class finally realizes that under the shade of the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can all play in—together.
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This book is a great read for kids struggling with change & teaches a valuable lesson about inclusion & diversityIt also does something wonderful in expressing how unkind words and actions can hurt others, but in the same breath showing compassion allows more kindness to be shared with everyone.
Just because someone looks and/or acts different doesn’t mean they are less. If you get to know someone, you can discover something new and wonderful. This is a beautifully illustrated book that provides social-emotional learning skills such as social awareness and responsible decision-making. It also is a quick, easy read to provide great engagement for anyone reading it.
I’m definitely sharing it with my students, so thank you to @simonkids for sending me a copy of the book.
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