Share the Love features two compassionate tales that show how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
In The Balloon Girl, Makayla and Baxter find out that a classmate, Carol, is in the hospital with leukemia. For her birthday, they surprise her with balloons, only to watch Carol share her balloons with the entire children’s wing, spreading joy far beyond her own hospital room.
In A Special Delivery, the kids meet Danny, a patient awaiting a kidney transplant who loves receiving cards. Inspired by his story, they launch a simple but powerful campaign to collect cards from all over. Soon, Danny’s hospital room is filled with greetings from across the country, including messages from musicians, athletes, and strangers.
Both stories in this touching book model empathy, community service, and the ripple effect of caring. Perfect for classrooms, family reading, and children learning about compassion, illness, and the importance of thinking of others.
Written by Diana Hutsell
Illustrated by Rubina Akter
