{"product_id":"lend-hand-poems-about-giving-9781620148297-new","title":"Lend a Hand: Poems about Giving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of original poems centered on giving and spontaneous acts of kindness, which also incorporate larger themes of community, intergenerational relationships, young mentors, and care for the environment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in paperback!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The spread of warmth\u003cbr\u003eshould have no bounds.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking a difference in the world can be as simple as planting a tree, giving up your seat on a bus to a disabled person, or training a puppy to become a guide dog. These are just a few of the simple acts of kindness featured in this collection of fourteen original poems. Each poem emphasizes the compassion and the joy of giving. Representing diverse voices-different ages and backgrounds-the collection shows the bridging of boundaries between people who are often perceived as being different from one another. The first step in bridging those boundaries is to extend a hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Frank is an accomplished poet and the author of several children's books, including three highly-praised poetry collections. Coupled with London Ladd's emotive illustrations, \u003ci\u003eLend a Hand\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates that empathy and social awareness can start at an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LEE \u0026 LOW BOOKS INC","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52567251222818,"sku":"9781620148297-new","price":12.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781620148297.jpg?v=1789592548","url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/products\/lend-hand-poems-about-giving-9781620148297-new","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}