The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose #1

By: Goldie Hawn, Lin Oliver

Published by Penguin Group, 2026-05-05

<b>From beloved Oscar-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Lin Oliver comes an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they read along!</b><br><br>When classmates Tony, Mia, and River find themselves together in Ms. Gold's classroom, a friendship quickly forms and leads them to creating the After-School Kindness Crew. Join the trio as they bring joy to those around them, with laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way. <br><br>This first book in the series introduces the origins of the After-School Kindness Crew, starting with a Surprise Us Day in their fourth-grade class, which leads to more surprises than anyone expects! From an escaped snake to a rowdy dog let loose from his cage to disguises slipped on to save the day, the hijinks and humor continue from start to finish!<br><br>Read along to get to know the crew and learn how a sweet dog in need of adoption helps bring them all together.