BE THE CHANGE: BE KIND

RISE UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD

AUTHOR MARCUS SEDGWICK ILLUSTRATOR THOMAS TAYLOR PUBLISHER OCTOPUS BOOKS PRICE £10.99 / $14.99

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The concept of kindness is a large mountain to climb. However, award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick has attempted the ascent in this rousing children’s guide. After setting out the basics of what it means to be kind – and a few ethical quandaries for self analysis – Sedgwick fills the pages of this thought-provoking activity book with big concepts in the philosophy of kindness.

From examples of extreme altruism to antithetical egoism – two very different forms of kindness – Sedgwick lays out the work of great philosophical minds throughout history for a young audience that’s still understanding how the world works.

There is an apparent ‘rise-up’ spirit throughout the book, intended to inspire the next generation to be empathetic and compassionate to others. As an activity book, this may make a useful toolkit for home readers, or could be utilised in a classroom environment to explore and discuss what it means to be kind.