Making a Difference

Cheri Meiners has earned her reputation with 2.4 million copies in print across her Learning to Get Along series, and this picture book delivers a clear, warm message about purpose and kindness at exactly the right level for ages four to six. The included discussion questions and activities make it especially useful in classroom settings. The concept of 'making a difference' stays broad rather than concrete, which limits how much a single read-aloud sticks, but as a conversation-starter for young children it does its job well.