CCSCBE Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity That Changed the World
John Francis
Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World by John Francis. It’s never too early to discuss the value of kindness and compassion with young people! Here’s a great resource with stories that can help start the conversation. https://t.co/2UI0T3Fr84
Hardcover, 2022
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World
Jamil Zaki
This month’s book recommendation is “The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World,” by Jamil Zaki. In this book, the author makes the case for how empathy can counteract the isolation and violence that leads to so many problems in our world. https://t.co/sbx9nqHlhx
Paperback, 2020
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy
This month, we read, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," by Charlie Mackesy. This story is about a young boy’s journey home, with the help of a few friends he meets along the way. They explore the meaning of friendship and compassion — and how we can all find our home. https://t.co/gYeoi2X4qx
Hardcover, 2019
$22.99$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book