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45 matches found, viewing page 2 of 3, goto page < 1 2 3 > next page Search Again| Jane Addams Gleiter, Jan 1988 32 p. Ages: 8-10 | 
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- The woman who worked with the poor, founded Hull House in Chicago, and became one of the most famous US activists.
| Kidnapped by River Rats Jackson, Dave & Neta 1991 110 p. Ages: 8-12 ISBN: 1556612206 |
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- Arriving in London in the 1860s, orphans Jack and Amy find themselves the prey of the worst elements of society until they receive aid from William and Catherine Booth and their Salvation Army.
| The Little Book of Restorative Justice Zehr, Howard 2002 76 p. Ages: 18-Adult ISBN: 1561483761 |
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- Zehr was involved with VORP in the 1980’s and in the development of restorative justice as a field since then. Here he focuses on basic principles, giving a brief overview and paying attention to ways the term may be co-opted or diverted from its original goals--a very present danger in all reform attempts. Since Zehr is so aware of his own investment in the field, his own biases and "lenses," he is able to provide a refreshing commentary on where things stand.
| Miss Maggie Rylant, Cynthia 1983 32 p. Ages: 6-9 |
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- Young Nat is afraid of old Miss Maggie and her rotting log house until his heart conquers his fears.
| Molly's Pilgrim Cohen, Barbara 1983 32 p. Ages: 6-9 ISBN: 0688162800 |
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- Told to make a doll like a pilgrim for the Thanksgiving display at school, Molly's mother dresses the doll as she herself dressed before leaving Russia for religious freedom--embarrassing Molly.
| One-Eyed Cat Fox, Paula 1984 216 p. Ages: 10-14 ISBN: 0689839707 |
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- Ned is a minister's son who is forbidden to shoot an air gun--but he does it anyway..
| Our Teacher's in a Wheelchair Powers, Mary Ellen 1991 32 p. Ages: 5-8 ISBN: 0807562408 |
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- Photos depict Brian Hanson throughout his day as a nursery school teacher.
| Parent Trek: Nurturing Creativity and Care in Our Children. Jantzi, Jeanne Zimmerly. 2001 188 p. Ages: 18-Adult ISBN: 0836191935 |
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- Chapters on sharing faith, connecting with others, spending time, caring for creation, managing money, shopping, television, toys, celebrations.
| Peace Crane Hamanaka, Sheila 1995 40 p. Ages: 4-10 ISBN: 0688138152 |
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- In the inner city, a girl remembers Sadako's peace cranes and imagines her own "peace crane" in colorful visions.
| Peace Education Foundation www.PeaceEducation.com | 
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A variety of peace education resources, in English and other languages, for the school and group setting. Research to determine the effectiveness of the curricula found significant decreases in anti-social behavior, significant increases in social competence, and more positive classroom environments.
| The Quiltmaker's Gift Brumbeau, Jeff 2000 48 p. Ages: 5-10 ISBN: 0439309107 |
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- This charming fable for our times celebrates the joy of giving. A generous quiltmaker sews the most beautiful quilts in the world, then gives them away. A greedy king, his storehouse stuffed with treasures, yearns for something that will make him happy….and wants a quilt. The quiltmaker agrees, but only under certain conditions. Lavishly colorful illustrations include a quilt block pattern on each double page spread that ties in to the story. The publisher, author, and illustrator have dedicated one percent of the sales to "projects that implement the spirit of generosity portrayed by the quiltmaker." The theme is continued on the website: www.QuiltmakersGift.com .
| Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter Stanley, Diane 1997 32 p. Ages: 6-10 ISBN: 0064410951 |
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- In a delightful twist to an old tale, she may not be able to spin straw into gold, but she is more than a match for a monarch whose greed has blighted a whole kingdom.
| Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest. Muller, Wayne 1999 239 p. Ages: 18-Adult ISBN: 0553106724 |
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- Busyness represents a war on our natural rhythms that demand quiet and renewal in order to be emotionally, spiritually, and creatively fertile. Each chapter is provocative and fluid, with topics such as "Fear of Rest," "Dormancy," and "The Way of Enough."
| Secret of the Peaceful Warrior Millman, Dan 1991 32 p. Ages: 6-8 ISBN: 0915811235 |
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- An old man named Socrates shows Danny that the best way to deal with a bully is through courage and love.
| Show Way Woodson,Jacqueline 2005 40 p. Ages: 6-10 ISBN:0399237496 |
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- Jacqueline, an African-American writer, goes back 6 generations to tell about her female ancestors, beginning with Soonie's great-grandma, who at age seven, " was sold from the Virginia land to a plantation in South Carolina without her ma or pa but with some muslin her ma had given her." Sewing, "show way" quilts, creativity, education and the arts are part of the rich heritage traced down through the generations to today. The illustrations, with quilt patterns and detailed historical information, complement the text and create a real treasure. Read this book along with Seven Brave Women by Betsy Hearne.
| The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism Thomas, Pat 32 p. Ages: 4-8 ISBN: 0764124595 |
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- This title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor with direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. Full-color illustrations.
| Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch Spinelli, Eileen 1996 30 p. Ages: 4-8 ISBN:0689718721 |
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- Mr. Hatch leads a drab and predictable life until one Valentine’s Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch with a note that reads “Somebody loves you.” This changes Mr. Hatch. He takes a new interest in his neighbors and co-workers. Then he discovers the heart was delivered to him by mistake. It is his new friends and neighbors that save the day and show that somebody really does love him. This story shows the power of love and kindness. Colored illustration.
| Someone Special, Just Like You Brown, Tricia 1984 64 p. Ages: 7-11 ISBN: 0805042687 |
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- Photos depicting children with disabilities doing a variety of activities.
| Steps Along the Way: Living as Peacemakers in a Violent World Arnow, Jan and Arch Taylor 2003 55 p. Ages: 18-Adult |
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- This resource comes from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, with 8 sessions on various aspects of peacemaking: peace in the family, bullying, poverty, justice without vengeance, hate crime, war, and consumption. Each session has a one-page theological reflection, a "think piece," and suggested activities for a one-hour format. Sessions each include ample lists of other books and websites.
| Sukey and the Mermaid Pinkney, Brian 1992 32 p. Ages: 5-10 ISBN: 068980718X |
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- Sukey's new step-pa is a mean, bossy man. Every day Sukey wakes at dawn to work in the garden. All her step-pa ever does is watch her and yell if she so much as stops to fan herself. Sukey's ma calls him Mister Jones. Sukey prefers the name "Mister Hard-Times."
So one day, Sukey runs away to her secret place by the ocean. There, she calls up Mama Jo, a beautiful black mermaid. Mama Jo's got a surprise for Sukey; a magical kingdom beneath the sea without time or pain. But it's also without people. Is it really better than the world above?
This tale of a dark-skinned mermaid, researched from various traditions, was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
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