Luke & Lucie: Choose Kindness is a heartwarming children's story that teaches an important lesson: what makes us different is what makes us special.
Through friendship, encouragement, and kindness, children learn to embrace who they are and celebrate the uniqueness of others.
The lovable characters inspiring children everywhere.
A cheerful music-loving monkey who teaches kindness, encouragement, and confidence.
Together they help children celebrate differences and discover their own unique gifts.
A creative and lovable monkey who learns that being different is something to celebrate.
Luke & Lucie: Choose Kindness is a heartwarming children's story that teaches an important lesson: what makes us different is what makes us special.
Luke loves music and enjoys bringing smiles to others through his songs. His little sister Lucie is bright, creative, and kind, but she sometimes feels unsure of herself because she looks different from the other children around her.
When Lucie experiences teasing and begins to doubt her own worth, Luke helps her discover a powerful truth: being different is not something to hideβit's something to celebrate.
Through friendship, encouragement, and kindness, Luke and Lucie learn that every child has unique gifts that deserve to shine.
Buy The BookAs someone who has spent many years working in the community and connecting with people of all ages, I have seen how words can impact a person's confidence and self-worth.
I created Luke & Lucie because I wanted children to know that they are valuable exactly as they are. Too many children struggle with feeling different, left out, or not good enough.
This book was written to remind them that their differences are not weaknessesβthey are gifts.
My hope is that every child who reads this story will walk away feeling encouraged, accepted, and proud of who they are.
At the heart of Luke & Lucie is a simple but powerful message:
When we choose kindness, celebrate our differences, and support one another, we create a world where everyone belongs.
Luke & Lucie: Choose Kindness is more than a bookβit is an interactive experience that helps children build confidence, celebrate differences, and learn the power of kindness.
Our engaging programs combine storytelling, music, movement, and meaningful conversations that leave children feeling encouraged, valued, and inspired.
Children will enjoy a lively reading of Luke & Lucie: Choose Kindness by author Dolores "Dolly" Winston.
Through the story, children learn:
Luke loves music!
Children sing along, clap, move, and participate in fun musical moments that reinforce the book's positive messages.
Music helps children:
Lucie teaches children a fun, easy-to-follow dance celebrating self-confidence and individuality.
Children learn that:
The dance is designed for preschool and elementary-aged children and encourages participation, movement, and joy.
Children participate in age-appropriate activities that help reinforce the themes of the story.
Children, teachers, families, and library visitors have the opportunity to take photos following the program.
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