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The Boy With the Big, Big Heart


Synopsis


"Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?"--.

Britney Winn Lee (author), Jacob Souva (illustrator)

Summary



The Boy With the Big, Big Heart is a charming and heartwarming story about a young boy named Leo who is full of joy and adventure. He loves life and wants to share that joy with everyone he meets. He is also kind and generous to everyone he meets, making sure to always think of others before himself.

In the first chapter, Leo is introduced as a spirited little boy with a huge heart. He loves to go on adventures with his friends while also helping out his family. He is always first to lend a helping hand explain difficult concepts. One day, Leo helps an elderly neighbor with her garden and in turn, she rewards him with a magical seed. From this seed, a single daffodil grows and Leo sets out to fulfill his neighbor's wish by growing a whole garden full of daffodils.

In the second chapter, it is revealed that the magical seed contains a powerful wish inside it. Leo helps a friend's little brother who is dealing with bullying at school by expressing kindness and understanding to him. As a result, the little brother's wish comes true and the bullies are no longer a problem. This is a reminder to Leo of the power of a kind heart and the important lesson that kindness is more important than anything else.

In the third chapter, Leo uses his generous heart to help out a family that is going through a tough time. His parents are going through a divorce and his family is struggling to make ends meet. Leo decides to start a lemonade stand to help raise money for the family. His kind gesture attracts the attention of many people who are moved by Leo's act of kindness. Finally, his family's financial situation improves and they are able to get back on their feet thanks to Leo's lemonade stand.

In the fourth chapter, Leo decides to spread his joy and kindness to the people in his community by throwing a festival. He takes his special daffodil seed and plants it in a city park which soon grows a garden full of daffodils. Everyone is overjoyed and they enjoy a day filled with music, food, laughter, and joy.

In the fifth and final chapter, Leo's magical seed continues to spread joy and kindness throughout the entire community. Everyone who is touched by the magical seed discovers the power of a kind heart and how even the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference in the lives of those around us.

The Boy With the Big, Big Heart is a delightful and inspiring story that teaches us the importance of kindness, generosity, and selflessness. It reminds us that we can all make a difference by using our big hearts to make the world a better place.