Manjhi Moves a Mountain
- Subject
- Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Creston Books
- Size
- 22.6 cm × 28.2 cm
- ISBN
- 9781939547347
Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit, determination, and twenty years to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. Manjhi Moves a Mountain shows how everyone can make a difference if their heart is big enough.
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What reviewers said
This book gives children valuable insight into another culture in a manner that promotes tolerance."Popovici's pen and watercolor illustrations capture this poignant quest beautifully. Popovici deftly employs colors as emotions to capture Manjhi's transformation into a legend. This story will serve as a beacon for children (and adults) looking to make a real difference in their own communities, even in the face of others' disbelief and doubt. Back matter also includes a way for readers to share their own experiences with the author and other readers. VERDICT A finely illustrated true story to…
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