{"product_id":"kindness-glows-in-the-dark-9798888599150","title":"Kindness Glows in the Dark","description":"\u003cp\u003e★ \u003cb\u003e\"A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e - School Library Journal, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Captures a memorable friendship while gently tackling difficult subjects\" - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA layered story set in Puerto Rico that emphasizes the values of kindness and community\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e - Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA story about how a little bit of kindness can go a long way. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Please, don't tell anyone,\" says Kamil.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNube promises.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNube knows someone has been stealing from her family's garden, and she's determined to catch whoever it is. But she never would have guessed that the person stealing is her friend Kamil. He helped her when she fell, he likes to share with everyone, and he always insists they let the cucubanos that they catch go. Why would someone so kind do something wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNube promises Kamil not to tell anyone about the stealing, but when she tells her best friend, word gets out and no one wants to play with Kamil. Through little acts of kindness and friendship, Nube tries to make it up to him. She discovers that Kamil's life at home isn't like hers, and that sharing helps everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet in Puerto Rico in the Cordillera Central region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches kids about food insecurity and economic differences in an accessible way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndnotes provide further information about Cordillera Central and food insecurity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gama Valle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Barefoot Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.81h x 8.61w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798888599150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGama Valle is a Puerto Rican children's author and casting director. He grew up surrounded by nature, fascinated with cucullos, and thankful for people's generosity. Gama's childhood experiences inspired Kamil and Nube's story. He currently lives in New York City, USA with his boyfriend and their pup, Meta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrinali Álvarez Astacio grew up in a small house that, somehow, never felt small because it was filled with books that sparked her imagination. She believes that illustrations help us dream while we're awake. Mrinali now lives in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and has an MA and PhD in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the United Kingdo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gama Valle \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48397157826717,"sku":"9798888599150","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_407a2936-b3a1-45ab-ac16-ae6dd20ae6fd.jpg?v=1781074515","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/kindness-glows-in-the-dark-9798888599150","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}