Thank you so much to Familius and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

This was so precious and adorable, I really loved the sweet message that it shared and the love and kindness of each child. It was so well thought out and I loved that the illustrations were completely linked to the story.

After one child had a bad day, they found a rock with a nice message, they left one for another child and a thread of kindness began. As one bad day gets brighten up they each help brighten someone else’s. It was soo lovely to read and to look at each page seeing what the child’s message said.

I really enjoyed this book so much, it’s always important to be kind, to help lift the spirits of others surrounding you as you never know when someone might just need that help. This book teaches children that just a small act like leaving a pretty decorated rock with a sweet message of kindness, love and care can help inspire and bring a smile to someone’s face.

A perfect read to read with your young children, they’ll not only learn all about kindness, they’ll have beautiful illustrations to look at, throughout the story. The book also featured an array of diversity within the illustration which was so lovely to see.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is a sweet.book about how one act of kindness can create a ripple forward. A great book to read in general but also before beginning a community kindness project. Good for all ages but I can really see it benefiting grades 2 - 4.

Firstly, I'd like to extend a thank you to the author, Megan Murphy, the illustrator, JiaJia Hamner, the publisher, Familius, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this children's picture book called Kindness Rocks. I will share my review to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble upon release. This book focuses on the sharing of something called kindness rocks, or stones which are painted with happy designs and placed in spots for others to find and brighten their day. Each of the children in the book finds one of these rocks placed there by another before, and turns their day into something postive. The last child brings his idea to an even bigger audience, with kindness multiplied! The diversity is a big strength of this book, with children in different situations, family lives, and with different reasons for having a bad day. Despite the multitude of reasons the children have for being down, the kindness rocks bring a smile and a bright idea.

The cover is super cute and gives a great feel for what the book is about. I like the interesting letter choices for the title that give a good idea of the whimsical nature of kindness rocks and the fun they bring to the everyday lives of the children in the story. As a pet person, I loved the inclusion of a story with pets and thought the pictures were so cute! I think children will not only love the cute and colorful full-page illustrations, but might also identify with one of the characters in the book due to the diversity within. I think this is a great thing to accomplish, since connecting with characters in stories is a great way to get children involved in reading. This would be an amazing book for teachers/librarians to introduce a kindness rocks project to their classroom, or parents to their children. :)

This book should be in every single preschool class! I taught preschool for five years and I wish I had this book. Kindness is such an important topic, but there just aren't enough books to explain it to a childs level. This book does it. Megan Murphy lays it out beautiful: how important kindness is, and how to do that. Loved it!

'Kindness Rocks' is lovely in every way. It clearly expresses the value in being kind with others, that small gestures can make someone's day in such a big way. All of these kids are in different situations, testing their own limits, but they all have the desire to repay the kindness that they've been dealt. The illustrations are stunning, vibrant, and accessible. Kindness is contagious and this book does a fantastic job portraying that.

Thank you NetGalley and Familius for the electronic ARC of "Kindness Rocks" by Megan Murphy which will be released on March 11 2025.

I love the idea of this and that at the end the class all create a rock and have a little garden for everyone to take and leave a rock. I really liked at the end that it gave info on doing the rocks yourselves.. Illustrations are really nice too! Great book for a classroom or kid who may like to paint their own rocks!

So simple but such a great idea and activity for kids to be a part of❤️ I can see this being a staple in classrooms!

Kindness Rocks shows how the Kindess Rocks Projects works in practice and its purpose. The artwork is very cute and shows a diverse collection of kiddos and family compositions. Overall, it's a cute and easy read and would be a great way to explain the project.

Thanks to Familius and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

This was such a good book! I loved how detailed the illustrations are. I will definitely be putting this one on the list to buy for my son

This book has a bright and colorful cover that definitely caught my eye and would encourage me to pick it up off the shelf. I think the idea of painting messages on rocks is so sweet. What a fun and easy way to brighten someone’s day! I think this book will encourage children to do it in their neighborhoods!

A cute book! I like this a lot because my kids and I have painted rocks and hid them around our town to brighten someone's day. A wonderful idea!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for providing me with a free digital copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

I love this! It's such a cute idea. I like the illustrations and the multiculturalism.

Such a sweet book and a great lesson on how the littlest of things can brighten someone’s day and start a chain reaction. I also love the diversity of characters represented in the book.