If Kids Ran the World [hc]
By Leo & Diane Dillon
All roads lead to kindness in this powerful final collaboration between Leo and Diane Dillon. In a colorful tree house, a rainbow of children determine the most important needs in our complex world, and following spreads present boys and girls happily helping others. Kids bring abundant food to the hungry; medicine and cheer to the sick; and safe housing, education, and religious tolerance to all- and our planet is treated with care. Forgiveness and generosity are seen as essential, because kids know how to share, and they understand the power of love.
The book closes with examples of fun ways to help others- along with FDR's "Four Freedoms" and "The Second Bill of Rights," which illuminate these concepts.
A tribute to peace and a celebration of diverse cultures, this picture book captures the wondrous joy of all people, and the unique beauty within each one of us shines forth. If kids ran the world, it would be a better place- for grown-ups, too. 32 pages
August 26, 2014
AR Level=3.2; Lexile Level=680
