{"product_id":"helping-out-9798999580702","title":"Helping Out","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelping Out\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartwarming children's picture book that teaches the value of kindness, empathy, and community through an engaging story. When their elderly neighbor, a widow, is injured in a fall and told to rest for six weeks, the Davidson children step up in a big way. From mowing her lawn to picking up groceries and helping around the house, they come together as a family to support someone in need. Through their actions, the children learn the importance of helping others-especially the elderly-and discover how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a read-aloud by parents, grandparents, and teachers, Helping Out encourages young readers to be thoughtful, responsible, and caring members of their community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGondek, Kristine Marie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kristine Gondek is a mother, wife, artist, author, and illustrator. She grew up just a block from her local library, often found with her nose in a book. Her love for the written word only deepened over the years, as she read picture books and novels aloud to her own children and joined a local Literary Society with her daughters.The Walk By the Way series marks her first literary endeavor, created in collaboration with her three eldest daughters. Through her work, Kristine hopes to inspire and uplift, encouraging the next generation by shining a light on the good in the world.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGondek, Peyton:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Peyton is an avid reader and enthusiastic book collector. As both a photographer and artist, she loves capturing the beauty in the world around her through the lens and on canvas. Her creative interests also include painting, drawing, and fashion design-skills she often brings together through sewing and styling.In the Walk By the Way series, Peyton contributed to both the storytelling and illustration, with a particular focus on the fashion and outfits worn by the characters. She is excited to share this creative journey with her mother and sisters.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGondek, Tristan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tristan is the eldest daughter in her family. She grew up surrounded by stories, listening to read-alouds that sparked her own deep love of books. A gifted artist, Tristan works primarily in acrylics, drawing, and watercolor, using her creativity to capture the beauty she observes in the world around her. She also finds joy in gardening and has a keen eye for the natural details others might overlook.Tristan is excited to begin this new literary and artistic journey alongside her mother and sisters, combining their shared love of storytelling and creativity.","brand":"Green Pastures LLC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648881197330,"sku":"9798999580702","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_15f12e11-e4eb-4bd8-baac-8869bcc67761.jpg?v=1759836987","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/helping-out-9798999580702","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}