This kind of book is important for kids to read. Loved this story about selflessness and kindness! Great historical fiction about two sisters in France. She hid babies in places like laundry piles, a carpenter’s tool box, or a potato sack, and she helped older children escape through underground sewer tunnels. It is such an uplifting book about courageous and selfless people who followed their hearts to do what was right to help during the Holocaust! ( Log Out /  Post was not sent - check your email addresses!

They are expressive and perfectly capture the author’s intent of showing the danger and remarkable acts of Irena Sendler’s heroism. It focuses on the good things people do during horrific circumstances. This is a good story, but written for older children. The MCCBD team mission is to spread the word and raise awareness about the importance of diversity in children’s literature. *I received my copy of this book from the publisher Capstone Young Readers. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. My goal is to share books on a wide range of topics that have a healing impact on children who are facing challenges in their lives.

It shows kids that in the midst of darkness, there are good and kind people who help. Yes, this is my second year. Irena meets some of the children years later. Please enter your username or email address. Her story and others like this need to be told to children to show the good in humanity. ( Log Out /  After Jim spoke to us we came away with a different perspective on life. This gripping true story of a woman who took it upon herself to help save 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust is not only inspirational; it’s unforgettable. JAR of Hope's mission is dedicated to bringing awareness and raising funds directed to ongoing research in the hope of eliminating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The reader gains insight into the child, Irena, who is troubled that Jews are treated differently from the gentiles. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. MCCBD 2016 Medallion Level Sponsors include: Platinum: Wisdom Tales Press, StoryQuest Books, Lil Libros Gold: Author Tori Nighthawk, Candlewick Press Silver: Lee and Low Books, Chronicle Books, Capstone Young Readers Bronze: Pomelo Books, Author Jacqueline Woodson, Papa Lemon Books, Goosebottom Books, Author Gleeson Rebello, ShoutMousePress, Author Mahvash Shahegh, China Institute.org. Written by Jennifer Roy and illustrated by Meg Owenson, Jars of Hope is a dramatic and sophisticated picture book that addresses themes of discrimination, courage, and friendship. It is an inspiring story about the good in our world. The sponsors increase each year. It's not very often that someone walks into our gym that has such a dynamic effect on our members. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.

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They also went to the Jewish Temple. Jars of Hope is a good read-aloud and discussion book for classrooms. After I speak to Dr tomorrow I can take more positive steps in recuperation. I’m always drawn to stories about WW II and the many heroic efforts of everyday people. Amid the horrors of World War II, Polish social worker Irena Sendler worked in the Warsaw Ghetto for Jews. Such an important book about one woman making a difference during the Holocaust. Join the Twitter party (#ReadYourWorld) and book give-away on Wednesday night, January 27, from 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. EST. Multicultural, diverse and inclusive books will be given away every five minutes. – Ends November 24th, 2020, Win a 2020 Ford Mustang Convertible for a $100 Charity Raffle Ticket, JAR of Hope foundation brings sick youngster to United States for treatment. This review reflects my own honest opinion about the book. After the children were out of the ghetto, Irena found safe places for them with foster families or in convents. It seems like it is a great book about a terrible time. I am going to def follow James and JAR of Hope #positivemindset. Jars of Hope. Definitely need to find a copy!

I like to think we have many unsung heroes in the world. When the Nazis began shipping Jews out of the ghetto in cattle cars, Irena started smuggling out babies and children to give them a chance to live.

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