This is a great book and I love the message- that it's cool to be a kind kid! As the mom of 2 young boys, I appreciate the lesson that good manners are more than just saying "please" and "thank you." In a very kid-friendly format, kids will learn that good manners help make them a better person, son/daughter, student, helper, and friend. We read this book together and it has opened discussions with my kids about the choices they make and how they can do things for themselves & others that are kind.