One Good Deed

Name: One Good Deed
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Terri Fields
ISBN: 9781512444841

Author: Terri Fields

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2017

Categories: Children's Fiction, Religious Stories, Children's Social Themes

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

It all started with some berries... In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community. "The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon's upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story's key elements."—Booklist Online "This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always 'surprised' and 'delighted' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word 'mitzvah.' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."—Kirkus Reviews

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on May 16, 2015

Jake's one act of kindness causes a series of kind acts to change the very climate of Lancaster Street, the street where he lives. I really liked how his decision to share a basket of fruit with an elderly neighbor leads others to act in kind ways. What's even cooler is that he has no idea how much......more

Goodreads review by Ben on June 04, 2018

One Good Deed is a children's picture book written by Terri Fields and illustrated by Deborah Melmon, which tells a story about a transformation of a quiet unfriendly neighborhood to one overflowing with generosity and kindness all because of one good deed, which leads to a pay-it-forward chain reac......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on March 24, 2021

Great moral. Story is well told and illustrated for children to understandwhat "one good deed" can do.......more

Goodreads review by Annica on December 06, 2017

Teaches a good lesson. Would be good with a reader response activity......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on February 11, 2021

This Christopher Award winner tells the story of a domino effect of 'paying it forward'. Each character does one good deed for another, then that receiver becomes the giver, and so on. The diversity, message, and heartwarming quotes from this book make it a great one for young kids. I would recommen......more