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Hurley and Pearl are a brother-and-sister duo who usually get along but, like all siblings, sometimes struggle with their emotions. One day, when Pearl's singing pushes Hurley to his limit, a family conflict teaches them an important lesson: kindness begins with understanding and taking responsibility for your feelings. With Mom's gentle guidance, Hurley and Pearl learn the power of pausing, breathing, and reflecting before reacting. They discover that kindness can heal hurt, bring people together, and make everyone feel seen and loved. Inspired by Mom's story of spreading kindness with small pink toy soldiers, the siblings begin a heartwarming mission of their own-to brighten others' days, one soldier at a time. At school, Hurley comforts a classmate with a pink soldier after a tough moment on the playground, while Pearl lifts the spirits of a substitute teacher who feels overwhelmed. Through these small but powerful acts, they realize that kindness doesn't just help others-it fills their own hearts with joy. Complete with a letter from the fictional Colonel Michael T. Pinkerton, Kind Kids: The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and The Pink Soldiers of Kindness inspires readers to create their own adventures of kindness. Perfect for parents, teachers, and children alike, this touching story explores sibling dynamics, emotional growth, and the ripple effect of small, thoughtful gestures.

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Jenna McDonough is an author, retired teacher, and founder of Peaceful Kids, where she blends her background in education with training in the healing arts to help families navigate emotions with confidence and calm. A certified meditation and mindfulness instructor, sound healer, and Reiki Master, Jenna empowers both children and adults through practical, compassionate resources. Her recent projects include the Peaceful Kids app, an emotional regulation platform for ages 3-17, and the picture book Kind Kids: The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and the Pink Soldiers of Kindness, which inspired her Soldiers for Kindness initiative spreading compassion nationwide. She also offers online courses like Highly Meditated and Introduction to the Healing Arts, along with sound baths and mindfulness experiences. Jenna lives with her husband and two boys and spends her free time sipping dirty soda and dreaming up ways to build a kinder, more peaceful world. Connect at jennamcdonough.com or @JennaMcDonough.

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