Hop's Tales: The Kind Bunny by Evelina Ruimy

Hop’s Tales: The Kind Bunny by Evelina Ruimy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a rhyming picture book about Hop the bunny who is so excited to go to school. He loves exploring and wants to learn a lot in school. A mischievous pup named Ruff tells him he is not cool and Hop shrinks inwards. His mom’s soothing assurances and guidance show him a direction towards kindness, empathy and courage.
This is a picture book but the essence of this book is applied universally. Many a times I have a conversation with my kids or my friends about how to react when they someone is rude to them. The first reaction is of course hurt, and wanting to avoid meeting the rude person again.
The second reaction would be to hurt the rude person back which we all try to do.
But Hop’s mother’s assurance to him that rudeness speaks more of the speaker than the victim and letting go of the hurt and trying to offer kindness and empathy to the rude character speaks of far higher maturity. This message is beautifully captured in this book.
I would recommend this book to everyone. We all can do better with a little more kindness and empathy.


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Adventures off the Printed Paige by Kelly Swan Taylor

Adventure Off the Printed Paige by Kelly Swan Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a breezy romance novel. The book is about Paige, an aspiring author living in the shadows of her mom, a best selling author. There are big shoes to fill and lot of expectations. Her friends push her to an adventure in Hawaii. The shy, behind the computer girl gets a taste of a whirlwind romance , when she meets a confident adventure guide Griff, who pushes her limits. With a series of mishaps in the breath taking landscapes of Hawaii, this beautiful romance unfolds between totally two different characters. With their witty banter and slow romance, this book is a sure shot win. I loved it !!

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