Jon J. Muth

Addy has just moved to a new neighborhood, and her best friend in the whole world is her beloved kitten, Trumpet. When a sudden and terrible accident takes Trumpet away, Addy does not know how to handle her sadness. Hoping for a miracle, she visits her wise friend Stillwater the giant panda. Stillwater gently tells Addy that she can find a special medicine to heal her heart, but she must first collect a cup of sugar from someone in the neighborhood who has never felt the pain of losing someone they love. As Addy visits house after house, she listens to her neighbors stories and begins to realize something important about the people around her. This beautifully painted story tackles a very difficult subject with incredible warmth and light. It is a comforting and peaceful book that helps explain how shared feelings connect us all and how time and understanding can help a broken heart heal.

Koo the little panda wakes up feeling incredibly ambitious and ready for a massive challenge. He announces to his wise Uncle Stillwater that today is the day they are going to save the entire world. But when Koo looks around, the world seems awfully big and he feels very small. How can one little panda possibly make a difference? As the day goes on, Koo busies himself with ordinary tasks like cleaning his room, feeding his hungry cat, baking a cake to welcome new neighbors, and helping baby ducks cross a busy street safely. By the time the sun goes down, Koo is still wondering when the world saving part is going to begin. This heartwarming story reveals a beautiful secret about making a difference. It shows how small, everyday acts of care and responsibility are exactly what make our planet a better place, one kind step at a time.