Some have written me to ask how they can help. There are so many ways, but I will choose the easiest one. Aside from collecting your children's used picture and story books and setting them aside for our December shipment, there is an interesting way (for those who have no time to wrestle in the library sale) to give to the Filipino elementary school children: Check out the Wish List.
I came across a book in Amazon.comthat was really a fun and educational read. Click on
Children Like Me by authors Anabel and Barnabas Kindersley.
The authors spent two years meeting and photographing youngsters from every continent and more than 140 countries. The volume is divided by continent, which is introduced with photos of children, their names, and nationalities. Then a double-page spread features pictures of each child's food, eating utensils, housing, school, friends, and family.
My kids and I had fun reading Edgar and Tata from Albay, Philippines. Clad in shorts and slippers, their favorite food is left-over oysters from their fisherman father's harvest and fried fish with rice.
The text gives the young people a chance to comment on their favorite games, friends, and hopes for the future. The final section includes excerpts from the Kindersleys' travel diary. This book is factual, respectful, and insightful. It provides just the right balance of information and visual interest for the intended audience.
The best thing is, you can buy it used for only $1.28. But shipping costs about $4. It is still a small price to pay for this treasure--one that will illustrate that, though, the children of the world are different, they are also the same.
Should want to send this book for a September shipment (we can't have too many!), please send it to this mailing address:
2036 Tupelo Way,
Antioch, CA 94509
And may God bless your generous and kind heart always!
