Kindness Rocks

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. :)

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 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!

I really enjoyed this book and it has a great selection of projects that can be completed with some easy to follow instructions and steps to complete them.

The illustrations in the book were great and they bring the different pages to life - we have seen a few of these stones on our walks and I loved the idea for these of picking one up and putting down another and the positive impact that something so simple and small can have - wonderful and can't wait to do our own to share with the community - Kindness does rock!

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

So cute! I love that this book is not only something for kids to enjoy reading, but also is a project they can do with their friends or at school! Like this would be the perfect book to do in art class or in elementary school class on a project day!

Kindness Rocks is a beautiful picture book that shows the story of how The Kindness Rocks Project came to be. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and depict a very diverse community. The words are simple and repetitive in a way that works to help tell the story. I loved this book and can see myself using it in a storytime about Kindness.

I received a digital ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.

Kindness Rocks by Megan Murphy introduces readers to the Kindness Rocks Project, where uplifting messages are painted on rocks for others to find. The story is repetitive showing each child, after having a bad day, discovering a painted rock that lifts their spirits and then making rocks of their own. The simple, repetitive text is ideal for young readers, making it easy to follow and engage with.

My toddler enjoyed predicting what each child might be feeling sad about. This book is a great companion for a rock painting activity, encouraging creativity and kindness in a hands-on way. It’s a solid choice for parents or teachers looking to teach children about empathy and the impact of small gestures.

Thank you to NetGalley and Familius for the advanced copy.

This book has a great message about spreading kindness, I loved the art and the child friendly instructions for how to paint your own kindness rocks

It's a wonderful story for children to learn kindness and empathy towards others. They learn that the kindness they are shown is something they can duplicate to make someone else feel good as well. This initiative is such a beautiful wave that started as a ripple. There's lots of great information in the back to guide children to create their own kindness rocks garden.