A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.

Provides friendship advice using sewing metaphors.

Suhaila's wish to know her deceased grandmother is granted when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites her on a journey to the moon, where they welcome people who are facing tragedy. Includes facts about the painting and woman who inspired the story.

A picture book exploring the idea of ubuntu--a concept of shared humanity, compassion, and oneness.

"A day in the park with her grandfather sparks an unlikely connection between a young girl and a street musician without a home"--

When an energetic child inadvertently upsets one of his classmates, everyone is reminded that it is important to take responsibility for a mistake, and it is equally important to be ready to forgive. Includes information about apologies and forgiveness.

As Lola helps her mother at the family's hotel, she learns about compassion, social injustice, and how one voice can lead to change. Includes author's note on Dolores Huerta, a labor organizer who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.

Based on the true story of a boy named Jimmy who takes another kid's lunch at school every day. But through the power of kindness he is transformed into a compassionate human being.--Publisher.

In simple, poetic language, with captivating art that portrays the challenges of a huge city, Cookie's Fortune depicts a stray dog as she searches for food, shelter, and comfort. Compelling and age appropriate, this adorable stray's quest will engage animal-loving children, their parents, teachers, and librarians with its message of hope and compassion. The story is based on the author's own adoption of a dog she saved from a subway station.--Amazon.com...

When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor.