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How to Be a Leader: A Book About Leading with Kindness, Compassion, and Strength

A Heartfelt Rhyming Story That Teaches Kids Courage, Empathy, and Doing What’s Right

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About the Book

Being a leader isn’t just about being in front—it’s about helping others, listening, and doing what’s right even when it’s hard.

In How to Be a Leader, children learn that leadership comes from the heart.
Through simple rhymes and inspiring scenes, readers discover that kindness, compassion, and courage are the true superpowers of great leaders.

Perfect for ages 4 to 8, this story empowers kids to lead example—at home, at school, and in their communities.

What Kids will Learn

💛 Kindness Is Strength: Real leaders care about others and include everyone.

🧠 Compassion & Understanding: Listening and empathy make better decisions.

💪 Courage & Integrity: Doing what’s right—even when it’s hard.

🌍 Every Child Can Lead: Leadership isn’t about age—it’s about action and heart.

Educational Connections

Teachers, parents, and counselors use How to Be a Leader for:

  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – empathy, cooperation, self-confidence
  • Character Education – integrity, fairness, responsibility
  • Classroom Leadership Lessons – group projects, student council, teamwork

Download a free “Leadership Pledge Poster” → HERE

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Book Details

AuthorMichael Sciortino
ImprintDream Tree Publishing
FormatPaperback / Full-Color Picture Book
Ages4 – 8 years
ThemesLeadership • Kindness • Courage • Empathy • Character Building
ISBN(enter ISBN here)

Why Kids and Parents Love It

Children feel inspired the story’s gentle message that anyone can be a leader—not being the loudest, but being kind and brave.
Parents and teachers love how it encourages responsibility, confidence, and compassion in every child.

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