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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic story of kindness. Not just being kind but helping whenever a need arises. Children learn kindness, but it has to come from our parents first. Once the example is set, our children will be sure to follow. This is such a great story. It is well written and easy for our children to follow. The examples are simple yet something we see daily. The author has done a fantastic job with this story. It is a must have for all libraries.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights

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Max, Michael, and Martin were talking about their social studies assignment. They had to , describe what they were really good at doing. Max loves swimming, Michael is good at math and Martin draws well. But they felt they were only good at these things when bigger kids weren’t around.

Later that day, Michael helped his grandfather carry groceries, Martin helped his little sister tie her shoes and Max played video games with a new kid that others were being mean to. They realized that there’s a lot they can do, and it doesn’t have to be big things. They can also help in small ways. Spreading kindness made the kids feel good so they decided to share these feelings with their class and write about kindness.

This was a very cute story to read about children realizing how important it is to be kind. We see so many stories of bullying and this book teaches a good lesson on helping others and showing kindness. At the end of the book there is a section that discusses kindness and a couple of kindness activities. The illustrations are so colorful and help tell this story.

It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jenni Bishop

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars
Kindness is an important value to teach children from a young age, but it seems to be lacking in today’s world. Although this book is intended for children aged 7 to 9, the lesson is important for everyone. Being kind doesn’t cost anything, and it brings about positive feelings. It opens up opportunities for developing social connections and strengthening friendships, which come in many shapes and sizes, whether you are young or older.

“It’s Cool To Be Kind” not only offers a story but also includes games for children to enjoy at the end of this engaging picture book. It is a book worth sharing.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Angela Hayes

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights is an illustrated story book aimed at children aged 7 to 9 years. It aims to encourage kindness, friendship, and making a difference one small act of kindness at a time. The author also provides games and activities at the end of the book to inspire discussion and reinforce the messages in the book.
Max, Michael, and Martin worry that they don’t have any special skills or abilities- but as the story unfolds, they find they have some pretty serious superpowers which make them very special indeed.
The dedication at the beginning of the story says it all: ‘To the amazing kids who make kindness their superpower, this book is for you! May you always remember the magic of spreading smiles and lifting hearts. Here’s to the kind superheroes of tomorrow- keep shining your light bright!’
The story is accompanied by some cute, bright, and colourful illustrations- which add plenty of interest to the whole book, helping to make it a very engaging read.
An inspiring little story….
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Shermaine Perry-Knights!

 

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Shelly Kittell

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this story with my grandson. We are working on social skills so it opened up a lot of questions for him. It’s a really fun and entertaining story. It’s a great age group to get the message to.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Carrie Reed

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The art in this book is very nice, vibrant and eye catching. I love that the 3 friends are all so different and wan too find something new to do. They each realize they can help people with things they are already really good at, and that being kind is an amazing feeling. I love the lesson of this book and the story is fun to read. The little game in the end is a nice touch to get children involved.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Shannen Kern

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I had picked up by this author, but the cover looked intriguing, so I picked it up. You can’t go wrong with a book on kindness, but this one exceeded my expectations! I truly loved that these kids were a bit older than most of the books that focus on being kind. It can feel like once you’re older, it’s not as cool to be kind which is far from the case. I also enjoy that another lesson hidden inside is that you get better at what you put your energy into. The flow of this story was incredible and kept the attention of both my 8-year-old and 12-year-old. It also sparked some great conversations in our home that I really appreciate. This would make a marvelous addition to your home, a school library, or even a daycare! I can’t wait to pick up other books by this author.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jennifer Crain

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From the outset, the storyline draws readers in with its playful tone and relatable characters. Max, Michael, and Martin embark on a journey that illustrates how acts of kindness—whether it’s helping out at home or making new friends—can transform their world and the world of those around them. Perry’s uncomplicated prose makes it easy for young readers to grasp the concept of kindness, while the playful adventures of the characters offer moments of excitement and laughter that keep them engaged.

The illustrations complement Perry’s narrative beautifully, adding an extra layer of engagement for young readers. Colorful and inviting artwork is crucial in children’s literature, and it would be expected that the visuals aid in translating the warmth and playful spirit of the story.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Santana Hicks

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martin, Max and Michael have a school assignment to write about what they are good at. While talking about things they do that make them cool, they help people along the way. The kids realize that being kind is cool and enjoyable too!

This was a cute and quick read. Kids can learn that being kind can make everyone happy, including yourself! The pages were bright and vivid drawing attention and keeping it. At the very end of the book, there are a couple of cute games making it even more fun!

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Brittany Adams

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This title says it all! It indeed IS Cool to be kind.

I read this book to my 3, 6 & 8 year olds and it held their attention. My 8 & 6 year olds loved the illustrations and the story. We continued our discussion after reading the book about other ways we could be kind in our neighborhood. A great feel good book for kids.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Ayla Phipps

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick easy read that shows not only big dreams and ways that you can be kind but small ways every day to be kind. From helping to carry groceries to showing someone how to tie their shoes to just being nice to someone when others aren’t. Kindness is free and deserved by all. Bright colorful illustrations help grab your attention in this inspirational read on daily ways to be kind, and beyond.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights

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Looking for a book about kindness? Well, you’ve found it with It’s Cool To Be Kind! Join Max, Michael, and Martin on an awesome adventure where they learn that being kind is like winning a game everyone can play! From helping out at home, to making new friends, this story shows how simple acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Get ready to feel inspired and become a kindness champion yourself!

~ AMAZON ~

Shermaine Perry-Knights is a TedX speaker, award-winning facilitator, world traveler, and author. Serving military families through quality literature is her goal and passion. Shermaine’s memories of growing up as a military child inspire her stories. She writes to encourage warmth, joy and understanding for military children and families. Shermaine simply writes the books that she wanted as a kid growing up across the globe. Her books make military-connected families feel “heard, seen and represented”. Check out her 13+ children’s books including the award-winning I Move A Lot And That’s Okay, Sasha Smart, and others.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Heather Goodman

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great book to teach your kids about how to be nice and kind to other kids. It is an inspiring book. This is written in such a way that it’s good for preteens and teenagers also. It’s relatable.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing short stories that prove girls have a place in science. The author proved that girls have a place in any scenario. Love the girl empowering stories!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Emily H

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha Smart is a science nerd who is trying to find her way with who she is. At times she makes a hard decision that she ends up finding that she regrets other times she stays true to who she is but causes issues with others.

This book is full of stories that I think children will gravitate too. Beautifully illustrated with stories that revolve around issues that happen in class while interacting with others. I thought this book was filled with honest solutions to conflicts. Really well done, is a great book for any age in school. I appreciated the end of the book has a bunch of activities for kids.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha loves science and learning, but doesn’t want to be different from the other kids. This book covers the full range of character traits like, bullying, being there for friends, confidence, etc. An uplifting and inspiring book for young readers.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha Smart is a wonderful book of short stories. Not only does this set of stories teach young children (I’d say elementary and even middle school aged kids!) how to deal with different types of social encounters they could (and most likely will!) face, it also encourages bravery, confidence, communication, and the power of kindness. Everyday, I’m that parent in the drop off line that lets my children out to “Love you, good luck on your tests, listen to your teachers, learn a lot, and BE KIND.” Raising well rounded kids is hard and this book is great for helping with just that!! Our children need more books like this! I have a 9 year old and a 12 year old, I’m having them both read this book. Throughout this book you follow Sasha as she navigates through school. Each short story is about an issue she has and how she handles each problem. The first she worried about not being cool. The next she learns about making mistakes and correcting them. Then she learns about differences we have that make us all beautiful. She learns a lot from her friends, but she also has to deal with peer pressure and bullying as well. And lastly she learns about the importance relaxing, taking the time to unwind, supporting each other, and kindness. Another super cute and fun thing about this book is the content in the back!! An activity and even a challenge await your children! And the best thing about it?? They are having fun while learning!! I can’t wait to read more from this author and have my girls read them as well!!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jamie Truex

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The characters are all well written and the illustrations are very creative and fit perfectly with the stories. Each short story teaches very good lessons to young girls. They teach self confidence, kindness, acceptance just to name a few. I think this book is great for girls about 8 years old.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Laura Jones

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wish we had this book when I was young. These stories are a perfect short read for children ages 7 and up. The stories over loads of fantastic themes including confidence, self discovery and compassion. I would highly recommend this book to all young girls.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Darian Vester

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I would recommend this book to young readers around the elementary age. I think the illustrations are great at showing her anxiousness before the story and the outcome after. I really like the positive thinking this book brings; I also think this helps parents realize that even our young age children feel pressure to succeed in school. Overall, I think it’s great the book reminds readers it’s okay to relax and try again.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Manda Kelly

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book of short stories for young girls. It promotes self confidence, self awareness, reminds them that open communication with parents is important, helps to foster positive lessons that sometimes are hard to understand, or even convey. The stories are written in a way that makes the lesson seem more relatable for young people. There are well illustrated pictures to accompany each story. I think these books would be a great addition to every home library where young ladies are growing up, as well as classrooms.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123554720-sasha-smart” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679597640l/123554720._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123554720-sasha-smart”>Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20826027.Shermaine_Perry_Knights”>Shermaine Perry-Knights</a><br/>
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Me and my daughter really enjoyed this book. Each story has a different lesson behind it. Bounce back was great, learning that it’s okay to make mistakes, but if you try again you will succeed. Beautiful Differences, Sasha learns that all her friends are from all over the world. How different cultures around the world are, different foods. But there’s always something from a country that links sasha and her friends together. Just relax, Percy tells Sasha that she just needs to take a break. We learn that it’s okay not to go into overdrive and just keep going with everything, it’s okay to take a break and just relax before going to do what needs to be done.<br />Each chapter was so beautifully written. Everyone needs to read this book!
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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights

Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights is a wonderfully written children’s book of short stories that children of any age can enjoy. It’s aimed for middle school aged children 8-12 but my son is almost six and he loved this book. I love that there’s a lesson to be learned and that it’s ok to be different and it’s ok to make mistakes because that’s how we learn. My son liked the illustrations and Sasha he kept saying he understood what she was going through but for a girl. .Friends and Friendships are important yet so is family. I know this might be about Sasha and young teen girls but my son really liked this story and said boys can read it too. We highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls is a collection of short stories for girls from the ages of eight to twelve years of age. Each story centers around a young girl named Sasha as she navigates her way through life and tries to overcome things like peer pressure, bullying, and low self esteem. The stories are empowering and encourage young girls to learn self acceptance, overcoming obstacles, standing up for oneself as well as others, and positivity. The messages contained within this collection are great for both boys and girls, and young and old alike. The illustrations throughout the book are bright, colorful and really bring the stories to life. I highly recommend this book for all ages!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Megan Conley

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked the premise of this book and I think it was well executed for the most part. I liked that the stories were short and to-the-point to keep the attention of the reader. I also felt that the “lessons” in the stories were very poignant and spot on for today’s girls. The only thing that gives me pause is how much emphasis is put on Sasha being able to attain these attributes comes from her friends. While I completely understand the importance of friends and friendship (especially at this age) I think it is also important to stress that you also have your family (which is shown in the book) but also that these attributes can come from within as well and you don’t always need (or will have) that outside influence there to positively push you. But overall, I would recommend this book and I like the message it sent and the illustrations were absolutely amazing.
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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Carrie Reed

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The artwork in this book is beautiful. I love that this is a collection of short stories about the different things Sasha faces in school. She labels herself as a “geek” but comes to realize others like the same things she does. I really liked the lesson she learns in bouncing back from a failure and, the many beautiful differences between different cultures. Every scenario is something any young girl could face while in school, the pressures to fit in, not to stand out because they are smart, bullying those who are different and, the pressure to study and study without taking time to be a kid. The vocabulary wall project at the end of the book is an excellent idea for kids to learn and retain new words they are learning. Great read!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These are really cute stories. I love that they have morals within the fun. Each mini story is a quick read guaranteed to keep young girls attention. The stories are inspiring and sure to make girls feel better about disappointments in life. They also will inspire girls to be true to themselves and not be afraid of showing who they really are. I will be having my 15 year old read these. I believe she will really like them.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great life lessons taught in a fun way! My daughter loved reading this book with me. Sasha is a fun character with a bright personality. She learns life lessons in everyday activities of her life. Young readers will be introduced to bravery, self-acceptance, self-love, and growth. Sasha teaches that it’s okay to make mistakes, and that we can learn and grow from every experience. What a hidden gem of a book!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very insightful book which teaches the value of mindfulness and positive thinking to the kids.
Just yesterday I was at an event, and a lady casually questioned another lady “What’s your daughter good at?”. The other lady took a moment to answer and said “singing”. It took me an effort to suppress my answer “What if it is nothing?”. This book is an affirmation of the same message. The pressure to perform has its weird effects on children. This book promotes softer emotions like bouncing back after disappointment, appreciating differences, expressing oneself and handling peer pressure.
I liked everything about the book except the title “Short stories for girls”. I am a mother of two boys and I think this book is relevant to boys as well. Hope the author considers this review for the title of her next book.

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