Hollis Kurman

"My heart, and yours too, I imagine, breaks over the trauma of war and disaster that engulfs communities and pitches millions of young children into homelessness…"

"Acts of kindness always count."

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"The children's faces said it all. They were deep in thought as they listened carefully to every word."

"Through simple phrases, this counting book explores the complex journey of refugee children..."

"Through simple phrases, this counting book explores the complex journey of refugee children..."

"We welcome and show kindness to refugee children at my school because all are welcome."

"love the way this story spotlights compassion and helping others at the same time it teaches children how to count to ten!"

"... gives a lot of room for open-ended conversations about refugees."

Counting Kindness featured as Children’s Book That Champions Kindness

Counting Kindness is nominated for this children's book award of the DCLA School Library Section

"Kurman's text lightly touches on troubling issues with honesty and respect for her audience."

Counting Kindness featured in Colours of Us listing of the Best Multicultural Books of 2020

"The power of the book’s elegance is found in the simplicity of its words and pictures."

"Words and text come together to create a heartwarming, yet heart-aching, statement that explains (...) that there is a need for welcoming and empathy in our world."

Very pleased to appear on the list of recommended books about immigration of Teaching for Change.

"In a complicated world where sides are chosen (...) each small kindness reminds readers of the power of a welcoming community."

Counting Kindness was included in the September releases of Stories of a Colorful World.

"A great book to introduce this subject for toddlers! I wish it would be published in Brazil!"

Counting Kindness is Crush of the Week!

"I love the message and the artwork style so much!"

"An enduring picture book that introduces young audiences to the journey that many refugee children face as they enter the United States."

"This beautiful counting book captures the joy of finding a home and the power of a welcoming community."

"Counting Kindness proves we can lift the heaviest hearts when we come together."

"... shares the importance and power of a welcoming community."

"This is wonderful...! ...[T]hank you for making the world brighter and reminding us we are in a global world all together---one where sheltering place is not an option for everyone, and refugees are in special need, whether they are our neighbors or somewhere in their journeys in these difficult times...We can only think of kids and families in refugee camps in Europe or at our own border who have yet to get to the four beds or hearts stage. Thank you for raising consciousness about their dreams and desires... It is an excellent book to have in school libraries, to help kids born here to understand better some of the things their new schoolmates or neighbors have gone through."