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A story to be used as a springboard to talk about the importance of basic human kindness and compassion in our daily lives.

Eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures after joining a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.

Suhaila's wish to know her deceased grandmother is granted when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites her on a journey to the moon, where they welcome people who are facing tragedy.

After watching a homeless man collect empty soft drink cans for the redemption money, a young boy decides to collect cans himself to earn money for a skateboard until he has a change of heart.

When China's leader declares war on sparrows in 1958, everyone makes loud noise in hopes of chasing the hungry birds from their land except for Ming-Li, a young girl whose compassion and foresight prevent a disaster.

When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor.

A discussion of how the Dalai Lama draws on his personal compassion to connect with others shares insight into his human frustrations and joyful approach to the world, and describes his peace-promoting encounters with people ranging from a sick child to world leaders.

A collection of short inspirational stories that tell of men and women who acted heroically in the wake of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Introduces teenagers to Buddhism and shows how to apply it to their own lives, covering such topics as sex, drugs, gossip, and other temptations; accepting rather than judging oneself; meditation; and volunteering; and includes chapter exercises, a further reading list, and a list of meditation centers.

Eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures after joining a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.

Two folktales from Asia. In Tale of the Mandarin ducks: a compassionate couple risk everything to reunite a pair of ducks.

Marc Barasch explores how compassion can transform one's life and the world at large, and shares his own search for compassion within himself and others.

When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.

This book teaches young readers important lessons about compassion - from welcoming a new student to comforting a sad friend.