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I asked him what he liked most about the book, and he said, \"when Nala shared her toys with the kids that lost theirs in the fire.\" He loved the book and promises to use more of his magical powers to put a smile on other kids faces. I highly recommended this book to all families as it teaches our children the importance of caring, sharing and of course, kindness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the \u003cstrong\u003eperfect gift for all teachers and children\u003c\/strong\u003e, preschool through grade 3. It helps caregivers and educators start an age-appropriate conversation on how kindness is caring about others and doing things to help make their lives better. Which allows us to connect with other people and build meaningful relationships. 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