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Each morning Pip would smile and say,Each morning Pip would smile and say, "Kindness is for every day.""Kindness is for every day." With a blue backpack snug and bright,With a blue backpack snug and bright, Pip filled the forest with joy and light.Pip filled the forest with joy and light. Each morning Pip would smile and say, "Kindness is for every day." With a blue backpack snug and bright, Pip filled the forest with joy and light.
Through leafy trees where songbirds flew,Through leafy trees where songbirds flew, And butterflies kissed flowers with dew,And butterflies kissed flowers with dew, Pip skipped along with happy cheer,Pip skipped along with happy cheer, Until one lonely friend appeared.Until one lonely friend appeared. Through leafy trees where songbirds flew, And butterflies kissed flowers with dew, Pip skipped along with happy cheer, Until one lonely friend appeared.
Pip sat close with a gentle grin,Pip sat close with a gentle grin, "May I be your friend?" came softly in."May I be your friend?" came softly in. Sometimes the greatest gift you'll seeSometimes the greatest gift you'll see Is simply sharing company.Is simply sharing company. Pip sat close with a gentle grin, "May I be your friend?" came softly in. Sometimes the greatest gift you'll see Is simply sharing company.
A colorful card was placed with care,A colorful card was placed with care, A little reminder to always share:A little reminder to always share: "You matter more than you may know,"You matter more than you may know, Your heart helps kindness bloom andYour heart helps kindness bloom and grow."grow." A colorful card was placed with care, A little reminder to always share: "You matter more than you may know, Your heart helps kindness bloom and grow."
"Come play with us!""Come play with us!" Pip laughed with glee.Pip laughed with glee. Mimi smiled as bright as could be.Mimi smiled as bright as could be. Paw in paw they skipped away,Paw in paw they skipped away, Ready for a joyful day.Ready for a joyful day. "Come play with us!" Pip laughed with glee. Mimi smiled as bright as could be. Paw in paw they skipped away, Ready for a joyful day.
They laughed and ran from tree to tree,They laughed and ran from tree to tree, As happy as friends could ever be. MimiAs happy as friends could ever be. Mimi learned with heart so true, Kindnesslearned with heart so true, Kindness helps dreams blossom too.helps dreams blossom too. They laughed and ran from tree to tree, As happy as friends could ever be. Mimi learned with heart so true, Kindness helps dreams blossom too.
High above in an old oak tree, OliverHigh above in an old oak tree, Oliver smiled for all to see. One little kindness,smiled for all to see. One little kindness, warm and small, Can grow into love thatwarm and small, Can grow into love that touches all.touches all. High above in an old oak tree, Oliver smiled for all to see. One little kindness, warm and small, Can grow into love that touches all.
Near the stream stood Benny Beaver,Near the stream stood Benny Beaver, Working hard but growing wearier.Working hard but growing wearier. Heavy logs were piled up high, PipHeavy logs were piled up high, Pip hurried over without asking why.hurried over without asking why. Near the stream stood Benny Beaver, Working hard but growing wearier. Heavy logs were piled up high, Pip hurried over without asking why.
Together they lifted, push by push, NeverTogether they lifted, push by push, Never needing to race or rush. Sharing the loadneeding to race or rush. Sharing the load made work seem light, Helping a friendmade work seem light, Helping a friend just felt so right. -just felt so right. - Together they lifted, push by push, Never needing to race or rush. Sharing the load made work seem light, Helping a friend just felt so right. -
Soon friends arrived from near and far,Soon friends arrived from near and far, Each one shining like a star. With everyEach one shining like a star. With every paw and helping hand, They builtpaw and helping hand, They built together, strong and grand.together, strong and grand. Soon friends arrived from near and far, Each one shining like a star. With every paw and helping hand, They built together, strong and grand.
By the pond stood little Dewey, LookingBy the pond stood little Dewey, Looking worried, sad, and gloomy. His tinyworried, sad, and gloomy. His tiny sailboat could not be found, Though hesailboat could not be found, Though he searched all around.searched all around. By the pond stood little Dewey, Looking worried, sad, and gloomy. His tiny sailboat could not be found, Though he searched all around.
Everyone searched both high and low,Everyone searched both high and low, Patient hearts began to glow. Hope growsPatient hearts began to glow. Hope grows brighter when friends unite, Togetherbrighter when friends unite, Together searching with all their might.searching with all their might. Everyone searched both high and low, Patient hearts began to glow. Hope grows brighter when friends unite, Together searching with all their might.
Hidden beneath bright autumn leaves,Hidden beneath bright autumn leaves, Lay the little boat among the trees. PipLay the little boat among the trees. Pip picked it up with joyful care, A happypicked it up with joyful care, A happy surprise was waiting there.surprise was waiting there. Hidden beneath bright autumn leaves, Lay the little boat among the trees. Pip picked it up with joyful care, A happy surprise was waiting there.
Dewey hugged Pip, smiling wide, Joy andDewey hugged Pip, smiling wide, Joy and gratitude filled inside. Nothing feels quitegratitude filled inside. Nothing feels quite so sweet to do, As helping someone smileso sweet to do, As helping someone smile anew.anew. Dewey hugged Pip, smiling wide, Joy and gratitude filled inside. Nothing feels quite so sweet to do, As helping someone smile anew.
Raindrops danced from clouds above,Raindrops danced from clouds above, Soft as songs and filled with love. PipSoft as songs and filled with love. Pip looked up with hopeful eyes, Findinglooked up with hopeful eyes, Finding kindness in surprise.kindness in surprise. Raindrops danced from clouds above, Soft as songs and filled with love. Pip looked up with hopeful eyes, Finding kindness in surprise.
Umbrellas bloomed like flowers bright,Umbrellas bloomed like flowers bright, Painting rainy days with light. SharingPainting rainy days with light. Sharing shelter, laugh by laugh, Made the storm ashelter, laugh by laugh, Made the storm a joyful path.joyful path. Umbrellas bloomed like flowers bright, Painting rainy days with light. Sharing shelter, laugh by laugh, Made the storm a joyful path.
Then a rainbow arched on high,Then a rainbow arched on high, Stretching colors through the sky.Stretching colors through the sky. Kindness spread from friend to friend, AKindness spread from friend to friend, A gift whose magic has no end.gift whose magic has no end. Then a rainbow arched on high, Stretching colors through the sky. Kindness spread from friend to friend, A gift whose magic has no end.
Beneath the great old oak so tall, PipBeneath the great old oak so tall, Pip looked proudly over all. One small heartlooked proudly over all. One small heart had helped create A forest filled with lovehad helped create A forest filled with love so great.so great. Beneath the great old oak so tall, Pip looked proudly over all. One small heart had helped create A forest filled with love so great.
Pip held one last kindness card, A littlePip held one last kindness card, A little gift from the heart. "Now it's your turn,"gift from the heart. "Now it's your turn," Pip smiled bright, "Go fill the world withPip smiled bright, "Go fill the world with love and light."love and light." Pip held one last kindness card, A little gift from the heart. "Now it's your turn," Pip smiled bright, "Go fill the world with love and light."
Plant one kindness every day, Watch itPlant one kindness every day, Watch it blossom on its way. Tiny hearts canblossom on its way. Tiny hearts can brightly shine, Changing yours... andbrightly shine, Changing yours... and changing mine.changing mine. Plant one kindness every day, Watch it blossom on its way. Tiny hearts can brightly shine, Changing yours... and changing mine.
From the very first idea to the final page, Pip's Pocket Full of Kindness was created with one simple hope—that every child who reads this story will discover that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. To every child, thank you for opening this book and joining Pip on this woodland adventure. May you always remember that your smile, your helping hand, and your caring heart have the power to brighten someone's day. To the parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families who read these pages together, thank you for making storytime a place where love, laughter, and important life lessons are shared. The moments you spend reading together create memories that last far beyond the final page. To the teachers, librarians, and mentors who encourage curiosity, compassion, and imagination every day, thank you for helping young minds grow through the gift of stories. Your kindness inspires future generations to become thoughtful, caring people. To every artist, editor, designer, and creative partner who helps transform words into a world children can see and feel, thank you for your dedication, creativity, and passion. Finally, thank you to everyone who chooses kindness in everyday life. Whether it is sharing a smile, offering encouragement, lending a helping hand, or simply listening with an open heart, every act of kindness creates a ripple that reaches farther than we can imagine. May Pip's journey remind us all that courage, friendship, and kindness begin with small choices made each day. Together, those small choices can grow into something truly extraordinary. Thank you for reading, believing, and helping kindness continue long after this story ends. With gratitude, Jayvee Mercado From the very first idea to the final page, Pip's Pocket Full of Kindness was created with one simple hope—that every child who reads this story will discover that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. To every child, thank you for opening this book and joining Pip on this woodland adventure. May you always remember that your smile, your helping hand, and your caring heart have the power to brighten someone's day. To the parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families who read these pages together, thank you for making storytime a place where love, laughter, and important life lessons are shared. The moments you spend reading together create memories that last far beyond the final page. To the teachers, librarians, and mentors who encourage curiosity, compassion, and imagination every day, thank you for helping young minds grow through the gift of stories. Your kindness inspires future generations to become thoughtful, caring people. To every artist, editor, designer, and creative partner who helps transform words into a world children can see and feel, thank you for your dedication, creativity, and passion. Finally, thank you to everyone who chooses kindness in everyday life. Whether it is sharing a smile, offering encouragement, lending a helping hand, or simply listening with an open heart, every act of kindness creates a ripple that reaches farther than we can imagine. May Pip's journey remind us all that courage, friendship, and kindness begin with small choices made each day. Together, those small choices can grow into something truly extraordinary. Thank you for reading, believing, and helping kindness continue long after this story ends. With gratitude, Jayvee MercadoAcknowledgements
"The story may be over, but kindness is only just beginning."Jayvee M.Jayvee M.