#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are.Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird.

And don’t miss R.J. Palacio’s highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now!

I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.

August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope.

R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

Today’s Book of The Day is sponsored by this week’s Kids’ eBook of The Week:

This is the second in the “Big Ideas For Little People” series from Certified Mindfulness Coach Melissa Maxx.

Fabulous Freddy is in a very bad mood.

Freddy doesn’t like being in a bad mood.

He asks his Mom for advice.

She explains that it is perfectly normal to feel bad, sad or mad sometimes. The key is to let yourself feel your feelings and then let it go.

Freddy learns the importance of using mindfulness when dealing with emotions like sadness, anger or frustration.

Maxx’s first book, “Mindfulness For People Who Suck At Being Mindful” had big ideas for grownup people.

Her “Big Ideas For Little People” books for kids offer a way for children to start a mindfulness practice early on.

The younger we start talking about, and practicing emotional intelligence, the better!

Written in verse, with fun, colorful illustrations!

Kids can benefit from mindfulness too!