Kindness in Action
Notice. Help. Share.
Francesca finds a lost toy, helps a scared friend, and shares what she has. Kids see that small kind acts make a big difference, and they learn kindness starts inside them.
Keep Shining Kindness
A Camp Adventure with a Bot, a Pup and Big Heart
First days can feel big.
A camp adventure with a modern twist: a robot, a dog, and lessons in kindness. Told in rhyme, with its own sing-along song.
Francesca is excited but nervous about her first day at Keep Shining Camp. Luckily, her playful pup Lucky and clever robot Spark are right beside her. But buzzing bees and silly mishaps soon turn camp upside down!
Set among tall pines and sparkling lakes, this story shows kids that kindness and courage go hand in hand.
By Dr. Nancy Richmond
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Coloring Pages 🖍️
Print and color Francesca, Spark, and Lucky! Free for families, classrooms, and camps.
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Brave First Days
Nervous is normal.
Francesca feels excited and nervous at the same time. Kids learn that big feelings are OK, and that a deep breath and a kind friend help them feel brave.
Friends Fix It Together
Oops. Help. Try again.
A bee, a lost toy, and a playful pup make a big mess. Instead of blaming, the friends work together. Kids learn that mistakes happen and kindness helps fix them.
Music and Movement
Sing. Move. Shine.
The sing-along song gets kids up and moving. Singing the message helps them remember it long after the story ends.
Meet the friends
Francesca
Excited, a little nervous, and ready to try something new.
Lucky
A playful pup with a wagging tail and a nose for trouble.
Spark
A curious robot who beeps along and has a big heart.
Why the Robot? Meet Spark! He has heart!
Our kids are growing up with technology all around them. I didn't want to pretend it isn't there. I wanted to show them what it can be at its best.
Spark is technology with a heart. He helps, he's curious, and he makes mistakes too. But he never takes Francesca's place. She still does the brave, kind things herself.
- Technology can be a helper, not the hero
- Kindness belongs everywhere, even in a digital world
- The best moments happen when we look up
From the Author ✨
“The brightest lights don't come from screens. They shine from within.”
Inside this adventure
- A heartwarming camp story about friendship and discovery
- Bouncy rhymes and a catchy song to sing together
- Bright illustrations that bring camp to life
- A playful pup and a curious robot who make learning fun
- Builds kindness, courage, and confidence
- Sparks talks about empathy, nature, and friendship
Perfect For 📚
Ages 5–9
Bedtime and family reading
Classroom read-alouds
Character education
Counselors and librarians
Library story times
Camp and campfire sing-alongs
Music and movement
Birthdays and holiday gifts
Well-being programs