{"product_id":"kind-kids-the-adventures-of-hurley-pearl-and-the-pink-soldiers-of-kindness-9781662968587","title":"Kind Kids: The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and The Pink Soldiers of Kindness","description":"\u003cp\u003eHurley and Pearl are a brother-and-sister duo who usually get along but, like all siblings, sometimes struggle with their emotions. One day, when Pearl's singing pushes Hurley to his limit, a family conflict teaches them an important lesson: kindness begins with understanding and taking responsibility for your feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Mom's gentle guidance, Hurley and Pearl learn the power of pausing, breathing, and reflecting before reacting. They discover that kindness can heal hurt, bring people together, and make everyone feel seen and loved. Inspired by Mom's story of spreading kindness with small pink toy soldiers, the siblings begin a heartwarming mission of their own-to brighten others' days, one soldier at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt school, Hurley comforts a classmate with a pink soldier after a tough moment on the playground, while Pearl lifts the spirits of a substitute teacher who feels overwhelmed. Through these small but powerful acts, they realize that kindness doesn't just help others-it fills their own hearts with joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with a letter from the fictional Colonel Michael T. Pinkerton, Kind Kids: The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and The Pink Soldiers of Kindness inspires readers to create their own adventures of kindness. Perfect for parents, teachers, and children alike, this touching story explores sibling dynamics, emotional growth, and the ripple effect of small, thoughtful gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcDonough, Jenna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJenna McDonough\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, retired teacher, and founder of \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she blends her background in education with training in the healing arts to help families navigate emotions with confidence and calm. A certified meditation and mindfulness instructor, sound healer, and Reiki Master, Jenna empowers both children and adults through practical, compassionate resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer recent projects include the \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful Kids app\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emotional regulation platform for ages 3-17, and the picture book \u003cstrong\u003eKind Kids: The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and the Pink Soldiers of Kindness\u003c\/strong\u003e, which inspired her \u003cstrong\u003eSoldiers for Kindness\u003c\/strong\u003e initiative spreading compassion nationwide. She also offers online courses like \u003cem\u003eHighly Meditated\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to the Healing Arts\u003c\/em\u003e, along with sound baths and mindfulness experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenna lives with her husband and two boys and spends her free time sipping dirty soda and dreaming up ways to build a kinder, more peaceful world. Connect at jennamcdonough.com or @JennaMcDonough.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatekeeper Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985467048210,"sku":"9781662968587","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7c43e6c9-39d4-42d0-b261-55915ff648b3.jpg?v=1769536597","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kind-kids-the-adventures-of-hurley-pearl-and-the-pink-soldiers-of-kindness-9781662968587","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}