{"product_id":"folktales-for-a-better-world-stories-of-peace-and-kindness-paperback","title":"Folktales for a Better World: Stories of Peace and Kindness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Laird\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMehrdokht Amini\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven stories celebrating peace, kindness, and forgiveness from seven countries that have all suffered from wars and conflicts in recent times told by an award-winning author. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill two clans in Ethiopia make peace by throwing their most precious possessions in the river? Can a poor Palestinian shepherd show a rich sultan the value of true kindness? Or will an angel in Afghanistan find a way to turn the selfish Emir into a caring ruler? Buried treasure and an act of forgiveness reunite a father and daughter in Sudan while a camel is the key to choosing a kind and fair ruler for the kingdom of Yemen. Hear the Syrian story of the woodcutter and the lion to discover the meaning of friendship, and then follow nine courageous Uighur princesses of Kashgar, as they bring peace to their kingdom - without any fighting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe importance of peace and kindness in our lives shines through these timeless, inspirational stories from seven countries, beautifully told and illustrated with empathy and humor.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Laird\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer, six times shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. She is known internationally for her powerful novels that explore important social and geo-political issues for young readers. Her bestselling novels include \u003ci\u003eKiss the Dust\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Garbage King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Little Piece of Ground \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Oranges in No Man's Land \u003c\/i\u003eamong many others. She lives in London and Edinburgh. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMehrdokht Amini \u003c\/b\u003eis an Iranian-born illustrator. She has illustrated several books for children including \u003ci\u003eChicken in the Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e by Nnedi Okorafor, which won the 2016 Children's Africana Best Book Award, and \u003ci\u003eGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns\u003c\/i\u003e by Hena Khan. She has been nominated for a Kate Greenaway Medal and been invited to participate in the prestigious Bratislava Bienniale of Illustration. She lives in the UK.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755528257824,"sku":"9781623716561","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/65517a2fe7da2a0a44b0c9ba3a2151d7.webp?v=1780061318","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/folktales-for-a-better-world-stories-of-peace-and-kindness-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}