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A Parent/Teacher Guide to Children's Books on Peace and Tolerance

by Bob Blumenthal

Book Details

Publisher:Trafford Publishing
Published:2005
Pages:266
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

How do you teach children to value peace and appreciate diversity? One way is to provide them with books with themes that promote these ideas. The Parent / Teacher Guide to Children's Books on Peace and Tolerance offers readers a wide variety of award-winning titles along with annotations and grade level recommendations. The book is divided into the following sections: Preschool - grade three Grades 4 - 6 Middle school, and High school. Each section has over 100 listings. Topics include civil ri

Our Review

This comprehensive guidebook provides parents and educators with carefully curated recommendations for children's literature that fosters peace education and cultural understanding across all developmental stages. Organized by grade levels from preschool through high school, this resource features hundreds of award-winning titles specifically selected for their themes of diversity appreciation and conflict resolution. Each entry includes detailed annotations and age-appropriate recommendations, making it easy to find books that align with specific teaching objectives or family values. The thoughtful categorization allows users to quickly identify materials suitable for their children's reading levels and emotional maturity.

What distinguishes this collection is its practical approach to building empathy through literature, offering concrete tools for addressing complex social issues through age-appropriate stories. Parents seeking to nurture inclusive mindsets will appreciate the diverse range of perspectives represented, while educators will value the structured format that supports curriculum planning around social-emotional learning. The guide serves as an essential reference for anyone committed to raising compassionate, globally-aware young people through the transformative power of stories that celebrate our shared humanity while honoring our differences.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education