{"product_id":"lend-a-hand-poems-about-giving-9781620148297","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Frank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lee \u0026amp; Low Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.50h x 8.30w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781620148297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e169457 \/ Lend a Hand: Poems about Giving","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":66832951574573,"sku":"9781620148297","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_3fad6770-40de-4ab1-8630-b5d0e106d776.jpg?v=1780775551","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/lend-a-hand-poems-about-giving-9781620148297","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}