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“Kurman’s poetry is richly descriptive, engaging, challenging, inspiring, and concerned with past and present and the personal and the historical.”
“The readability of this title is quite impressive, with the ability to be read to younger children (…), yet holding the potential to open up conversation amongst older children (…) in depth.”
“My heart, and yours too, I imagine, breaks over the trauma of war and disaster that engulfs communities and pitches millions of young children into homelessness…”
“Acts of kindness always count.”
Want to help cultivate kindness and compassion in young children? Enjoy Juniper’s honest book review.
We decided that sharing our toys and being friends were great ways to be kind to someone new.
“The central meaning is clear: we are all part of the same global community with a responsibility to help each other in times of need.”
“… also nice for older children, as the 10 kindnesses and the theme of escape also invite conversation.”
“A positive and simple introduction to the need for conservation for the very young.”
“We could involve children by turning a “duty” into a game and capture their attention with green practices and daily habits designed to save the planet.”