"When the Animals Saved Earth" appeals to a child’s natural sense of justice and is a vivid reminder to preserve rather than destroy. Alexis York Lumbard portrays greed, animal cruelty, and a king’s call for compassion in this... Read More

This simple, easy-to-read folktale focuses on universal lessons of love and kindness. "Pine and the Winter Sparrow" is old native folklore retold by Alexis York Lumbard (with a foreword by Robert Lewis), and illustrated by Beatriz Vidal.... Read More

The high yield of an olive tree on one side of the fence—but with branches reaching over to the other—precipitates a neighborhood feud about who actually owns the precious fruit. Shades of brown, green, and orange evoke the Lebanese... Read More

Animals come alive in beautifully illustrated, powerful stories with an Eastern flair. Aesop meets Confucius in The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animal Stories, a blend of classic Chinese proverbs, Indian jatakas, and... Read More

Appealing acrylic illustrations, a wonderful story, and an important message make this book enjoyable for children and adults. A story of bullying, acceptance, and friendship, Never Say a Mean Word Again: A Tale from Medieval Spain, by... Read More

This rich, colorful treat teaches children and parents the roots of a nonviolent faith that inspired Gandhi and MLK. Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is a beautifully illustrated children’s story based upon the life of a teacher of... Read More

Celebrating the act of prayer through multicolored panels depicting people from a wide array of religions, this vivid book is a primer for diversity and tolerance. Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, among others, are... Read More