One small act of kindness can start something big.
When Kimika and Kalynn's school launches a Kindness Challenge, every student is asked to complete just one thoughtful act. It sounds simple-but the sisters soon discover that kindness has a powerful way of spreading far beyond what you can see.
Kalynn draws a challenge to reach out to someone who feels lonely, while Kimika is asked to help someone with a difficult task. As they carry out their kindness missions, something unexpected happens: their good deeds inspire others to do the same.
Soon, kind words, helping hands, and thoughtful surprises begin popping up all over the school. What starts as a single act becomes a chain reaction of compassion, teaching the sisters that kindness doesn't stop with one person-it grows when it's shared.
Why Readers Love This Book
Uplifting & Inspiring:
Shows how everyday kindness can change a whole community Strong SEL Message:
Encourages empathy, generosity, and social awareness Relatable School Setting:
Perfect for children navigating friendships and emotions Classroom Favorite:
Ideal for kindness weeks, character education, and SEL lessons
Perfect For
Children ages 6-10 Classrooms promoting kindness, inclusion, and empathy Families encouraging positive behavior and emotional growth Fans of Each Kindness, The Invisible Boy, and Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
Kimika & Kalynn: Sisters - The Kindness Chain is the eleventh book in the beloved series by educator and author H.V. Lyons.
As with every book in the series, this story ends with a ""What Have We Learned?"" reflection page, helping children connect the lesson to their own lives through conversation and self-expression.
Because kindness doesn't end with you-it travels on.
By:
Henry V Lyons Imprint: Lyons Gold Standard Multimedia Volume: 11 Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 122g ISBN:9798902133599 Series:Kimika & Kalynn: Sisters Pages: 44 Publication Date:02 March 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active