Description: Kiko grows her garden, harvesting and sharing the fruits and veggies with her friends, neighbors, and family. Grow Kind is a gentle narrative based on positive psychology and choice theory, essentially about cultivating kindness.
Brief description: Christopher Lyles spends much of his time working in a variety of media. He has contributed to children's publications, greeting cards, editorial illustrations, and gallery installations. Chris lives in the small town of Simsbury, Connecticut with his wife and their dog Riley. He loves to hike, travel, and teach art to children. His illustrations have been recognized by The Society of Illustrators in Los Angeles and American Illustration.
Review Quotes: "An uplifting book about how to show kindness through abundant giving... Kiko's gentle adventures encourage children to think of others' needs and feelings... Lyles' colorful, collagelike illustrations are as inviting and charming as Kiko's narration... This positive, diverse book about kindness can be used in a variety of teaching and learning spaces." -- "Kirkus Reviews" (1/7/2020 12:00:00 AM)