Gandhi for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities

Description

With his wire-rimmed glasses, homespun cloths, and walking stick, Mohandas Gandhi is an international symbol of non-violence, freedom, simplicity, and peace. Tracing Gandhi's evolution from a shy boy in India to a courageous, world-traveling spiritual and political leader who worked tirelessly to help India achieve independence from England, this book will inspire young readers to make connections between his ideas and contemporary issues such as bullying and conflict resolution, healthful eating from local sources, civil rights and diversity, the "reduce, reuse, recycle" movement, and more. Children learn about Gandhi's important impact on the lives and work of Martin Luther King Jr, Aung San Suu Kyi, Malala Yousafzai, and other modern heroes, yet come to understand that he was also a complex man who struggled with personal conflicts, disappointments, and idiosyncracies. Packed with historic images, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, resource section, and 21 creative activities that illuminate Gandhi's life, ideas, and environment, this is an indispensable resource for a new generation of change makers. Children can: make a traditional Indian lamp called a diya; practice anti-consumerism or vegetarianism for a day; create a henna hand design; learn some basic yoga poses; and much more.

Ellen Mahoney is a writer and educator from Boulder, Colorado. She is an affiliate faculty journalism professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She worked as a staff writer/Imagineer for Disney and has published articles in a wide range of publications.

"It is amazing how the life story of Gandhi can be retold over and over and each time more refreshingly! Gandhi for Kids makes the story interesting with imaginative activities." Arun Gandhi, Founder- President, Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute, USA. "perfect for young students looking for well-researched material.[] A great addition to school and public libraries." Booklist Online "This title is extremely useful for in-depth studies of Gandhi and his ideas that easily translate to modern day social issues. Parents, teachers, and librarians should employ this book to develop young people's appreciation of the valuable contributions of Mohandas Gandhi." Catholic Library World