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Each story explores themes of kindness, courage, empathy, and community through gentle rhymes and enchanting illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike a garden that blossoms season after season, these books show children that the smallest acts of love, bravery, and compassion can take root and bloom into something beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Goodness Grows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Courage Takes Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and beyond—this series inspires young readers (and the grown-ups who guide them) to nurture their hearts, connect with others, and discover the quiet magic of becoming who they are meant to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"where-goodness-grows-a-story-about-kindness-and-community","title":"Where Goodness Grows - A Story About Kindness and Community","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA rhyming picture book about kindness, empathy, and community for children ages 4–8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilo doesn’t plant seeds you can see—his are seeds of kindness. With each gentle rhyme, children follow along with each small act of kindness: a smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful gift. 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