Kids books to read on International Peace Day
Malala’s Magic Pencil
Based on a true story from her childhood, and her inspirational life, Malala Yousafzai's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them.
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We Are All Born Free: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures
An illustrated celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, stunningly brought to life by internationally-renowned artists.
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The Peace Book
The Peace Book delivers positive and hopeful messages of peace in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colours.
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Harriet Tubman
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Harriet Tubman tells the inspiring story of this courageous abolitionist's life.
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We Are Together
On our own we're special, And we can chase our dream. But when we join up, hand in hand, Together we're a team. Celebrate the power of love and friendship in this beautiful book by award-winning illustrator and author...
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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference
Anyone - no matter how young - can make a difference! Meet 50 incredible kids who had a positive impact in their communities... and the world.
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Sorry Day
Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said ‘Sorry' to the generation of children who were taken...
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Grandad Mandela
Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela. Authored jointly by his daughter and great-grandchildren, this amazing story celebrates...
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Room on Our Rock
Two seals are perched on a rock. When others need shelter, do they share it?Room on Our Rock celebrates the truth that there are two sides to every story.This clever picture book has one story that can be...
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Children in Our World: Global Conflict
A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains larger issues and crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.
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Under the Bodhi Tree: A Story of the Buddha
Under the Bodhi Tree is an illustrated biography perfect for children who are curious about the real people who made history. Here young readers will discover the timeless story of a child whose search for peace reshaped the whole...
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The Happiness Box
In 1942, Sergeant "Griff" Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to make a book for the children cooped up in nearby Changi Prison. The book was said to contain the secrets to happiness....
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Children in Our World: Poverty and Hunger
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.
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Don’t Cross The Line
This slapstick postmodern tale is also a profound statement about dictatorship and peaceful revolution, from an award-winning author/illustrator team.
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It Takes a Village
Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton's first book for young readers, inspired by her New York Times bestselling book It Takes a Village, illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honor recipient...
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My Little Book of Big Freedoms: The Human Rights Act in Pictures
A classic picture-book edition of the bestselling My Little Book of Big Freedoms illustrated by Children's Laureate Chris Riddell, published in partnership with Amnesty International.
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Walls
Walls of all sorts: social walls, border walls, political walls, emotional walls, big walls, old walls, and small walls. Speaking to today's critical political issues, this playful and encouraging story about breaking down...
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I Am Gandhi
Galvanized by Gandhi's example of gentle, peaceful activism, New York Times -bestselling author Meltzer persuaded 24 comic book artists to donate their work for this biography so that their royalties can go to Seeds of Peace, a...
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The Boy At the Back of the Class
Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.
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Courageous People Who Changed the World: Little Heroes
From the intrepid efforts of Susan B. Anthony to the quiet courage of Rosa Parks, Little Heroes: Courageous People Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brave people who fought to make the world a...
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Mixed
Who's the best, the Blues, Reds or Yellows? Follow the colours as they overcome their differences in this simple, sweet tale of acceptance and celebrating difference.
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Nowhere Boy
When all seems lost, real heroes can be found.
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Hope in a Ballet Shoe
Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela is mistreated and she sees the brutal murder of...
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Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World
A wonderful anthology of eight stories addressing children's rights and sustainable development, written by child authors from all around the world and produced in conjunction with UNESCO's Voices of Future Generations initiative....
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Children in Our World: Racism and Intolerance
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.
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Want to Play Trucks?
Jack likes trucks. Alex likes dolls. What will they play together? Their new favourite game, of course!From Ann Stott and Bob Graham, the multi award-winning creator of Silver Buttons and A Bus Called Heaven, comes a...
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Nelson Mandela (Little Guides to Great Lives)
From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a...
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The Bad Mood and the Stick
Lemony Snicket's simply told story offers a refreshing, thoughtful, and hilarious look at the ways in which a bad mood wreaks havoc as it moves from person to person, leaving an unexpected trail of surprise in its wake:...
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This Is Our House
A gentle tale for pre-schoolers, introducing the concept of sharing in the playground from multi award winning author and poet Michael Rosen.
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Elephants Have Wings
A magical and human story that explores spirituality across the world.
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My Two Blankets
A beautiful tale about friendship and culture, paired with award-winning Freya Blackwood's stunning illustrations
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You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World
From the author of the New York Times -bestselling The Gutsy Girl comes an inspiring, instructional and fun guide for kid activists containing change-maker tips as well as anecdotes of young activists around the globe and...
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Dreams of Freedom
This inspirational book, following We Are All Born Free, contains 17 quotations about many different aspects of Freedom, from the freedom to have an education to the freedom not to be hurt or tortured, the freedom to have a home...
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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
Written by Malala for her peers, this is the story of the girl behind the Nobel Prize-winning icon.
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I Am Malala
The bestselling memoir of youngest ever NOBEL PRIZE winner, Malala Yousafzai, the schoolgirl who stood up to the Taliban.
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Here I Stand: Stories that Speak for Freedom
A varied and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems for teens with a conscience, with striking cover illustrations by award-winning children's laureate Chris Riddell
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