"A picture book collection of poems centered on spontaneous acts of kindness, representing diverse voices and topical themes"--

In a sleepy South American village, an American Peace Corps reject sets out on his own to do good anyway.

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and Sister have agreed to help their elderly neighbor, Miz McGrizz, clean her attic. Although they aren’t excited to spend their Saturday helping her out, they just might end up having more fun than they thought. This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of helping those in need and to never judge a book by its cover.

Because actions do speak louder than words, Do Good offers thoughtful insight on reaching out, spreading cheer, showing compassion, and just lending a hand to show you care. There are no perfect words, no perfect gestures. Just be brave, be generous, be kind, and: Be handy. Find what's broken and fix it. Babysit the kids, pets, parents, plants, whatever. Think of a compliment and pay it. Mother somebody. Offer to make a connection--business or love. Ask for a specific assignment and make it your business to see it through. Squeeze a hand. Some moments need no words.

Mr. Bear thinks that he needs to take Edith ("The Lonely Doll") and Little Bear away from their beloved New York City to escape the dirty air and streets. But Edith and Little Bear don't want to move to the country, so they take up the cause of cleaning up the city. They carry signs protesting the city's dirty condition as they march in front of City Hall. Later, they find themselves on the evening television news, much to the shagrin of Mr. Bear. But even with their publicity, the protest does not seem to draw the attention of the city's Mayor. So Edith and Little Bear write a letter and send it directly to the Mayor. And the Mayor sends a letter back, urging Edith and Little Bear to do a little bit every day to clean up the city themselves, and to keep watch for any polluters. Edith and Little Bear follow the Mayor's advice, and they begin to clean up their neighborhood themselves. They even report a nearby building's very dirty plume of smoke rising from a chimney. Mr. Bear, seeing how much Edith and Little Bear care for their home and their streets, happily decides they can remain in their home in the city.