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A story written for your child about being kind online

Behind a screen, it's easy to forget there's a person on the other end. This story brings that person back into view.

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Bob and Alex happily working together at a classroom computer
An example made for another family: The Kindest Click. Yours is written new.
Best for
Ages 5–7, Ages 7–10
Length
24, 28, 32 pages, based on reading age
Price
From $7.99, one-time
Written
New for your child

Why it’s so hard for them

Online, kids can't see the other person's face fall. Without that signal, unkind words come out more easily, and joining in on a pile-on can feel like just going along with the group.

Lectures about internet safety tend to bounce off. Seeing another kid realize how a message actually landed, and choose differently, gives your child something concrete to remember the next time they're about to hit send.

How the story goes

Every book is written from what you tell us, so yours will be its own. Here’s the shape a story like this usually takes.

  1. The message lands

    The hero sees how a comment made someone feel. The story connects the words on the screen to a real face.

  2. Pause before sending

    The hero tries one small habit: stop and ask, "Would I say this to their face?" before typing.

  3. Standing up, kindly

    The hero posts something kind, or tells a teacher, instead of joining in. It takes courage, and the story says so.

  4. Kindness comes back

    The classmate thanks them, and the hero feels the difference. The story ends on what went right.

Questions to ask while you read

The conversation is where the lesson sticks. Pause on a page and try one of these, then let your child lead. Why we build books this way.

  • How do you think it felt to read that comment?
  • What did the hero do before hitting send?
  • What could you do if you saw something mean in a group chat?

Questions parents ask

What age is a story about online kindness for?

It fits ages 8 to 10 best, when group chats and games usually start, and works for 5 to 7 if your child is already playing online with others.

Can the story be about my child being the one who's unkind?

Yes. Many parents come to us for exactly that. The hero makes the same mistake, notices, and makes it right, without being shamed for it.

Can I see an example first?

Yes. "The Kindest Click" was made for another family, and you can read the whole thing free from this page. Yours is written new, around your child and what's happening.

Do I pick from ready-made books?

No. Every book is written and illustrated new from what you tell us: what your child is facing, a hero you name, their reading age and the setting. This page is a starting point, not a finished book.

How much does a book cost?

Ages 2–4: 24 pages for $7.99; Ages 5–7: 28 pages for $9.99; Ages 7–10: 32 pages for $11.99. Length and price follow the reading age you select, paid once. No subscription. Sign in before checkout and your first book is 20% off.

Do you use a photo of my child?

No, never. The hero is an original illustrated character you name and describe, so the story is about what your child is going through, not their face.

How do I get the book?

Writing and illustrating takes a few minutes after checkout. You read it in our online reader, download it as a PDF to print at home, and we email you when it's ready.

Tell us what’s happening.

We’ve filled in a starting point. Change it to match your child, and we’ll write the rest.

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