Helping teachers inspire compassion for animals, people & the environment

Hello, Crow!

Franny has a new friend—a crow who brings her presents in its beak. Franny’s dad doesn’t believe that a crow would bring gifts to a human. He doesn’t think that crows and kids can be friends. How will Franny convince her dad that her crow friend is real? And what will the crow bring her […]

How to Heal a Broken Wing

In a city full of busy people, a young boy notices an injured bird on the ground. With the help of his family, he gently wraps the hurt bird in a blanket and takes it home to heal. This uplifting story highlights the power of empathy and compassion. Why use this book? Demonstrates how acts […]

Ivan: The Remarkable True story of a Shopping Mall Gorilla

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate chronicles the true story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who was captured as a baby and placed in a shopping mall. For twenty-seven years, Ivan spent all his days in captivity inside the mall. It wasn’t until concerned citizens began to work […]

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