thoughtfulness

A little girl's smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will soon spreads around the world.

Teaches children how to be considerate, presenting examples of children being considerate of others at home, school, and elsewhere, and explains why it is important.

Tina Truly, a seventh-grade columnist at Meandering Middle School, responds to questions from her fellow students about consideration.

Presents the letters of the alphabet, each with a color photograph and a suggestion for a way to be a helper, from "A--Answer the telephone nicely," to "Z--Zip up your zipper.".

Teaches young readers what consideration is and shows how being considerate makes everyone's day more pleasant.

Describes consideration as the virtue of being thoughtful and suggests ways in which consideration can be shown.

Jan Chozen Bays, a physician and meditation instructor, offers dietary guidance to overcome personal struggles with food, and discusses how to identify unhealthy habits and food patterns. Includes an audio CD with guided exercises for mindful eating.

Abby and her friends take time to move some bicycles so that their blind neighbor can walk on the sidewalk.

When a little girl compliments her teacher about the buttons on her outfit, it starts a chain reaction of goodwill, good deeds, and thoughtfulness throughout the day.