A Pound of Kindness

*thank you to Netgalley and Mascot Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3 stars.

This was good. I just wanted to give the little boy a huge hug. It's one that not just disabled children can relate to but alot of kids can, especially those with anxiety issues and those who have low self esteem and worry about what others will think of them in certain situations where they feel that they may stand out in a negative way. The illustrations were basic but very colourful which I think is important as bright colours tend to send a positive message and attract kids eyes more often than not. 

The story is sends a good message that a little bit of kindness from one person to another is actually a very valuable thing to the person receiving it. A great little book with a big message. Definitely recommend.

The illustrations are beautiful in this book. The story is inspiring and lovely. I love that it is inspired by a true story, and that a portion of proceeds of sales from the book will go to charity. A great lesson in perseverance and showing kindness to others.

Cornfield's true story serves as a reminder that kids affect each other's lives forever. When Dave's class was taking a walking field trip he didn't want to go and hold everyone up, but his friend, Ernie, had already worked out a plan. Through an act of kindness, all of Dave's friends got to take part in helping him join in the fun. This is a great book with a wonderful message that holds true even in today's world of cell phones, selfies, and disconnect.

Thank you NetGalley and Mascot Books for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

Thank you #netgalley for giving me a copy of #ApoundOfKindness to review.

A Pound of Kindness is based on a true story and shows that there is always hope and someone to lend a hand. I enjoyed finding out the story behind the title of the book. The information about Polio was also a nice addition. This is a book I would use to discuss differences and how to help others. I enjoyed the illustrations and the extra information at the back of the book.

This story is based on a true events. It is a character building story and a story about friendship. Polio is a terrible illness that we don't worry about much today, but in the past it wreaked havoc on many children. This story is about a young boy named Dave Clark, who had polio as a baby and lost the use of his legs. He was able to walk with the use of crutches, but it was a slow process. When his class was going to walk to the firehouse for a class trip, he was worried about holding the others up, or not making it at all. When he arrived at school the day of the trip, a classmate, Ernie Pound, was there with his wagon, ready to help Dave get to the firehouse. All his classmates took turns pulling him along the way. This is a story about true friendship. As well as that, it is a book about acceptance and helping those that need help and support. The illustrations in the book add so much to the story. My grandson liked the kids and said they were so nice and helpful to the boy who couldn't walk. When I asked if he would have helped pull the wagon, he said he would try, but didn't think he would be strong enough. I never thought about that aspect, those children were only in grade one, but it worked.

The end pages talk about the reunion of Dave Clark and Ernie Pound as well as the Award that was started for Unsung Heroes in Ernie's name. Dave Clark and his friend and the author of the book, Doug Cornfield also began an organization called The Disability Dream and Do (D3Day) sports camps where professional sports players interact with children with special needs. I definitely recommend this book to everyone. We can always learn something about unselfish giving and support.

An inspiring story of a friend being there for a friend in their time of need. Dave is worried about walking to the firehouse for his class's school trip. He is afraid of what others will think about him, because Dave walks a little different. But a boy named Ernie has an idea! A sweet story of friendship and how being different is okay!
#Netgalley

I don't think many kids these days know of Polio and this is a great intro to it. Kids who wear leg braces can also see themselves in this story.

A Pound of Kindness by Doug Cornfield

Dave and his classmates just received some amazing news! Their teacher surprised them with an announcement of a field trip to the Fire Station. Everyone in the class is so excited.

But the excitement for Dave is short-lived. As his teacher further discusses the details of the field trip, he quickly realizes that his class will have to walk the several blocks to the fire station.

For most kids, the walk would not be a problem. But for Dave, a child with leg braces, the walk is a huge stressor. He is worried that his class will have to wait for him, and he fears that if he has to make the long walk to the fire station with his crutches that he might have to stop and take several breaks on the way.

The last thing Dave wants to do is slow down his class, so he decides it would be best for him to be sick. Dave’s parents refuse to believe his sick story, and they send him off on the field trip with the rest of his class.

As Dave begins the slow walk to the fire station, his anxiety is at an all-time high. That quickly changes when Dave’s classmate, Ernie Pound, walks up to him. Ernie has brought his wagon to pull Dave along during the walk. No instead of being the classmate that is holding everyone back, Dave is now the classmate his peers are dying to take turns pushing down the street.

The kindness of his classmates made the field trip just perfect for Dave. He got to enjoy the day at the fire station right along with his peers. His classmates cared for him and showed through their actions that they love Dave, leg braces and all.

A Pound of Kindness is a true story based on the true childhood friends of Dave Clark and Ernie Pound. I love this story because it is an amazing reminder of the good within our children. Through the examples set by the students in this book, other kids will learn how important it is to love and care for everyone and their differences.