BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu might not be from the same country or share the same religion but they have changed the world with their message of joy. They co-wrote a book called The Book of Joy and have now created a companion picture book to share this delightful message. It talks about their young lives and the challenges they faced especially making friends. Life might not be always easy but, It is a gentle reminder of the power of finding joy in the world around you.
I highly recommend this book. I loved the simple message of finding joy. It seems to be a message that a lot of people are having a hard time finding these days. The concept of joy is illustrated by a colorful wisp-like wind. The illustrations are whimsical and captivating. This story has such a sweet sentiment. The characters are from very diverse backgrounds. The Dalai Lama is from China and Desmond Tutu is from Africa. It does a wonderful job celebrating different cultures, religions, and ethnicity.
Emilee-Teacher Librarian
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