{"product_id":"lend-a-hand-isbn-9781620142226","title":"Lend a Hand","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\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The spread of warmth\u003cbr\u003eshould have no bounds.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\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","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882837491941,"sku":"NP9781620142226","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781620142226_9d44cc15-1312-47b3-9a7c-dd0edac4b726.jpg?v=1765837145","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lend-a-hand-isbn-9781620142226","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}