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NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK INSPIRES TINY ACTSOF KINDNESSCan we build a kinder world? New children’s book says we can . . .one tiny act at a time.

SARATOGA, California, May 2019—We all want a brighter, kinder world but many wonder how to get there.

A new children’s book, Tiny Acts of Kindness published by Beaver’s Pond Press, shows us how we can create a

kinder world, one tiny act of kindness at a time.

“When my children were born, my only wish was for them to grow up to see the brightest world possible. I

believe that acts of kindness are the seeds from which a more loving world can emerge,” said author-illustrator,

Thuy Ha. “With Tiny Acts of Kindness, I want to emphasize how kindness can be found in the tiny things that

we do. When we smile at a someone or give a heartfelt ‘thank you,’ the impact of these gestures go far

beyond what our minds can dream of.“

Tiny Acts of Kindness is a charming picture book that inspires us to find the tiniest of ways to be kind to one

another. Through poetic verses and dreamy illustrations, the book takes you on the journey of one small act of

kindness as it travels, grows, and spreads—becoming much more than one could ever imagine.

In keeping with the book’s message, the author has donated more than 65 books, some of them to Pajama

Program, an organization that creates loving bedtime rituals for children living in shelters by offering magical

gifts of pajamas and books. The rest of the books will be donated to local schools and libraries. “My dream is

for Tiny Acts of Kindness to be on bookshelves and nightstands everywhere. I envision parents and caregivers

snuggling up with their little ones for an uplifting bedtime read. I see it being read to students in libraries and

classrooms,” says Ha.

To learn more about Tiny Acts of Kindness, visit www.tiny-acts.com/tiny-acts-of-kindness.

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From a simple smile to a soft wave hello, tiny

acts of kindness can fly to faraway places . . .

then flutter right back into your arms. In Tiny

Acts of Kindness, author-illustrator Thuy Ha

weaves a heartwarming rhythmic tale about the

magical powers of kindness.

With charming illustrations and poetic verses,

this book will warm the hearts of grown-ups

everywhere as they snuggle up with their little

ones for a bedtime read. An enchanting gift for

baby showers, birthdays, and graduations, Tiny

Acts of Kindness celebrates the small acts of

love that light up the world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Thuy Ha wears many creative hats: illustrator, author, designer, and maker of artful

paper goods. But above all, she’s a mom of two adorable little ones—so she wants

to create is a world where small things matter and kindness rules.

Born in Vietnam and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Thuy studied design at

San Jose State University. She started her first business, Ha Design Studio, in

2006—a branding and web design studio that has served hundreds of local

businesses. She is also the owner of Tiny Acts Studio, a collection of artful products

that uplift and empower through heartfelt messages. Thuy lives in sunny Saratoga,

CA with her husband and two children who inspire her everyday.

TITLE: TINY ACTS OF KINDNESS

AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: THUY HA

PUBLISHER: BEAVER’S POND PRESS

ISBN-13: 978-1-64343-950-1

TINY ACTS OF KINDNESS

PUBLICATION DATE: APRIL 30, 2019

FORMAT: 10” X 10” HARDCOVER

PAGES: 32

PRICE: $17.95

CATEGORY: JUVENILE NONFICTION

INSPIRATIONAL & PERSONAL GROWTH

SOCIAL TOPICS / VALUES & VIRTUES

STORIES IN VERSE

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What inspired you to write Tiny Acts of Kindness?

For many years, I made Tiny Acts of Kindness calendars with monthly themes to inspire myself and others to do one act of

kindness each month for a year. I received great responses about the art style and the idea of spreading kindness and was

urged to write a children’s book. It took me a while to figure out how to turn the calendars into book form. One day while

I was on a flight, the first few lines came to me. I wrote them down and the rest of the words quickly flowed in. I finished

the entire first draft on that short flight.

My deeper “why” behind the calendars and this book comes from my heartfelt belief that kindness is the antidote for

much of the suffering and separation in the world. I truly believe that when we choose to be kind—even in the smallest of

ways—something magical happens beyond what our eyes can see. And if more people do more tiny acts of kindness, I’m

certain we could create a brighter world.

What was your favorite part of becoming a published author?

My favorite part by far is having a platform to speak about topics that are meaningful to me. When I’m at events

promoting my book, I can talk about the magic of kindness, the significance of small moments, self-care, and a myriad of

other things I’ve always cared for, but never had much opportunity to speak about. In this way, the book has given me a

chance to be more of my authentic self.

What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

I have two little ones so finding time to write and illustrate means getting up before dawn. This also happens to be the

most creative time of the day for me so you’ll find me writing, sketching, and dreaming up ideas long before the sun

comes up. Early waking hasn’t been an easy habit to cultivate but I told myself that I would never create anything if I don’t

carve out some time in the morning. I’ve had to sleep a lot earlier, which means I cut out TV altogether. To me, the

sacrifice is well worth it.

What’s the next book?

The next book is called Tiny Acts of Bravery. It’s about showing up and being brave in small, everyday moments. It’s about

viewing bravery in a different way than what we’ve been shown in movies and books: fighting dragons, going into battle,

or saving the world. Tiny Acts of Bravery are things such as: saying no when you don’t want to say yes, standing apart

from a crowd to be yourself, or speaking out at the risk of being unpopular. While kindness should be at the center of our

hearts, I feel that bravery is what we need to truly affect change.

What was your favorite book as a child?

The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. I loved the story as a child but it wasn’t until recently that I read it again. It

hit me in such a profound way. I’ve always felt different and it took me a while to learn (and I’m still learning) that the very

things that make me feel different are actually my gifts, my strengths, my superpowers.

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