Human kindness : true stories of compassion and generosity that changed the world / John "The Planetwalker" Francis ; illustrated by Josy Bloggs ; includes a forward from Roshi Joan Halifax.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Greenbelt, Maryland : What on Earth Publishing, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations, map ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 1912920328
- 9781912920327
- 9781912920310
- 191292031X
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Be inspired by incredible stories ofkindness from around the world, and throughouthistory.
Join the Planetwalker, John Francis,on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John hasexperienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shapeour laws, morals and communities from around the world.
Overthe whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of ourspecies, and to making our world a better place. Learn about Harriet Tubman,who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic,which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The LindaLindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for therights of others, Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to thehomeless, and many others. The joyous and awe-inspiring stories in this bookwill encourage young readers to be kind to others. And being kind, even insmall ways, turns out to be healthy for you, yet another reason to practicekindness every day. It's our planet to share together--let's be kind.
"Includes a forward from Roshi Joan Halifax" -- front cover.
"Around the globe and since the first humans walked the Earth, kindness has been an important part of how people live. We care for the sick, feed the hungry, save others in danger, speak up when we see someone treated unfairly, and listen with compassion when someone is suffering. Great leaders can do it, of course. But as you'll see, so can inventors, musicians, hairdressers, environmentalists, and everyone else, too. Join John Francis, the Planetwalker, on an exploration of kindness great and small. And learn how you can make kindness a part of your everyday life, too."--Back cover.