Book details
Our Heroes: How Kids Are Making a Difference (Kids Making a Difference 2014, 3)
Description
A girl who founded a charity for girls' education, a boy who raised money with every baseball he could hit. True stories of children who opened up their hearts and minds to the unfairness of the world and decided to try and make a difference, because everyone deserves to be happy. Andrew Adansi-Bonnah from Ghana raised thousands of dollars for refugee children in Somalia after seeing their terrible situation on the news. Jonathan Lee from South Korea was given special permission to travel to North Korea to talk about the environment. Mimi Ausland from the USA, nicknamed "Dr. Doolittle," started a website to collect donations for shelter animals. All of them are everyday heroes, and you can be one too.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Inspirational Stories: The book features real-life stories of young people making significant changes in their communities, which can inspire readers to believe in their ability to make a difference and motivate them to take action on issues they care about.
- Educational Value: 'Our Heroes' provides educational insights into various social and environmental issues, helping readers understand the challenges facing the world and the importance of civic engagement and social responsibility.
- Empowerment for Youth: By highlighting the achievements of kids, the book empowers young readers to see themselves as capable agents of change, regardless of their age, and encourages them to think about how they can contribute to society.
- Positive Role Models: The children featured in the book serve as positive role models, demonstrating qualities like compassion, perseverance, and innovation. Reading about their actions can help shape the values and aspirations of young readers.