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Nick visits his grandparents' farm and hugs them. After breakfast, he goes outside and finds the farm animals arguing. Duck, Cow, Sheep, and Pig are bickering over toys, teasing each other, and pushing, creating a noisy commotion.
Nick asks the animals to stop arguing and explains that kindness is doing something nice for others, helping those in need, and doing good deeds. He gives examples like helping his sister tie her shoelace, giving up his seat on the bus to an old man, and helping a boy retrieve his ball from a tree. He emphasizes that kindness is a choice and about giving without expecting anything in return, and not mocking others.
Nick explains that kindness can be a lifestyle, bringing smiles to others' faces. He also highlights that kindness involves waiting your turn to speak, keeping the planet clean, and showing gratitude. He shares how he washes dishes for his grandma out of gratitude, and is thankful when she cooks and bakes, prompting the animals to share what they are grateful for.
Inspired by Nick, the animals decide to be kind. Sheep promises to help Cow with her homework, Pig agrees to share his mud, and Duck plans to help his mom clean and visit their lonely neighbor, Mr. Mouse. The animals apologize to each other for their past behavior and commit to being polite and kind.
Nick is happy to see the animals change. Duck thanks Nick for being a good friend. Nick concludes that kindness makes him stronger and happy, and that practicing kindness makes the world a better place, as kindness always returns to those who show it.