Desmond Gets Free by Matt Meyer Meyer & Illustrated by Khim Fam
Brand: Skinner House Books
Product Description
I love this book Khim Fams illustrations bring Desmond Tutus enduring quote to life while Matt Meyer cleverly navigates the metaphor to teach young readers about the power of community action. Innosanto Nagara author and illustrator of A is for Activist Counting on Community and M is for Movement A parable for children about allyship solidarity and liberation inspired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said If an elephant has its foot on the tail of mouse and you say that you are neutral the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. With a thoughtful story and lush watercolor illustrations inspired by Tutus parable Desmond Gets Free explores timely and nuanced concepts of justice and liberation in a kidfriendly way. When Desmond the mouses tail is trapped under a sleeping elephant he asks for help from every kind of animal passing by but no one wants to disturb the sleeping giant. How will Desmond get free show more
Condition : New
Author : Matt Meyer Meyer Illustrated By Khim Fam
Weight : 369.48
Publisher : Skinner House Books
Language : English
EAN : 9781558968660
ISBN10 : 1558968660
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20210415
Place of Publication : Boston United States
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 203 X 203mm