{"product_id":"can-sophie-change-the-world","title":"Can Sophie Change the World? by Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis is \u003ci\u003ePay It Forward\u003c\/i\u003e meets the #BeKind movement, as seen through a Jewish principle.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's Grandpop's birthday, and all he wants is one little thing: for Sophie to change the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe wants Sophie to do a mitzvah--something kind for others. But what exactly does that mean? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Sophie shares, teaches, helps her friends, takes care of birds, and picks up litter, she wonders which of these acts, if any, might change the world. By performing this sequence of poignant mitzvahs with an open heart, unending empathy, and a big imagination, Sophie's about to discover that what sounds like an impossible task just might be the best way to live life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this exploration of an essential part of Jewish traditional teaching, Sophie's efforts to grant Grandpop's wish show that the smallest acts of kindness are what truly change the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTIMELESS: Mitzvahs are a time-honored tradition and a central part of Judaic practice. This universal, timeless picture book shares a meaningful message about doing good in the world that will always be welcome and needed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA JEWISH PERSPECTIVE: This story explores an aspect of Jewish culture that is applicable to anyone interested in improving their world, making it a book that is both relevant and relatable to kids who are Jewish and non-Jewish alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSPREAD KINDNESS: This book shows a variety of kind actions and engages with how kindness and good deeds can affect and lift up friends, family, and entire communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: The art in this book is bright and cheerful, perfect for engaging kids and getting them excited to learn how they, too, can change the world! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Jewish families\u003cbr\u003e- Jewish schools and learning centers\u003cbr\u003e- Teachers\u003cbr\u003e- Parents looking for books about kindness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Elizabeth Wallace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 9.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452181561\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2022 pg. 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2022 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAura Lewis is an author-illustrator of such titles as \u003ci\u003eGloria's Voice, The Illustrated Feminist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWe the People\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York. Visit her at www.auralewis.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy Elizabeth Wallace is the creator of more than 20 books for children. She lives in Connecticut. To learn more about Nancy and her books, please visit www.nancyelizabethwallace.com.","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42082424684697,"sku":"9781452181561","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_19d5fd89-99a5-40ff-932b-94d33e3649f3.jpg?v=1724560457","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/can-sophie-change-the-world","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}