Resources for Children:

Anglund, J. (1993). Peace Is A Circle of Love, New York: Harcourt Brace and Co.
Dreamed of throughout the world, peace is made possible by learning to understand, forgive, and trust one another; and that in joining hearts, hands, and minds to unite the world as one family, we create peace through this circle of love. Gentle words and loving illustrations.
Alexander, Lloyd. (et.al.) (1990). The Big Book For Peace, New York: Dutton Children's Books.
This very special volume was created by more than thirty of the best known and loved authors and illustrators of children's books.

Carrier, J. (1999). Ten Ways to Fight Hate, Montgomery, Alabama: Southern Poverty Law Center.
Ten practical methods for overcoming hatred, such as Act, Unite, Speak up, and Teach Tolerance.

Coerr, E. (1977). Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
" Sadako was two when an atom bomb was dropped on the city where she lived. The story of the paper cranes folded by and for her is told tenderly but with neither a morbid nor a sentimental tone; it is direct and touching." Center for Children's Books

Davis, A.V. (1968). Timothy Turtle, New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
Timothy finds himself in a terrible predicament—upside down. His friends and wise frog cooperate to help him.

deBeer, H. (1987). Little Polar Bear, Zurich: Switzerland, North-South Books
Little Bear is floating on a piece of ice that is drifting and melting. With the help of new friends he finds and exciting way to travel from the tropics to home and his greatly relieved father. Charming illustrations.

dePaola, T. (1980). The Knight and the Dragon, New York: Bantam Doubleday DellPublishing Group, Inc.
Mostly through illustrations, this book reveals the knight practicing dragon fighting and the dragon learning to fight the knight. Both lose and then win as they open a Bar-B-Q Hamburger Stand together.

Jampolsky, G. (1982). Children As Teachers of Peace, Berkeley, California: Celestial Arts Publisher.
Children throughout the country express their thoughts, drawings and advice about peace.

Kindersley, B. (1995). Children Just Like Me, New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.
A photographer and teacher traveled to more than 30 countries, meeting and interviewing children. Each child's story is recorded in this remarkable Unicef book.

Leger-Haskell, D. (1990). Maxine's Tree, Victoria, B.C.: Orca Book Publishers
Maxine is five. She accompanies her father as he builds trails to the rainforest in the Carmanah Valley on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Maxine has a favorite tree, a sitka spruce, she has claimed for her own. When clear cutting is discovered on the mountainside across the valley, Maxine writes her name on an old piece of wood with charcoal and places it in her tree. "Nobody will want to hurt someone's favorite tree." Several weeks later when she returns to the rainforest, signs are everywhere. Everybody has a favorite tree. "Save the trees for the whole wide world," says Maxine.

LeTord, B. (1992). Peace On Earth, New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
A book of prayers from around the world, collected and illustrated by Bijou LeTord.

Polacco, P. (1992). Mrs. Katz and Tush, New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
Larnel meets Mrs. Katz when he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten, Tush. As their friendship grows they learn about the suffering and triumph black history shares with the Jewish heritage.

Scholes, K. (1990) Peace Begins with You, San Francisco: Sierra Club Books/ Little, Brown and Company.
The concept of peace can be a difficult one for children to grasp, but this lovely book explains clearly and simply how and why peace has a place in all of our lives. It explores the many ways in which conflicts can be resolved, including the positive ways that avoid a winner/loser outcome. The full-color illustrations complement the powerful text.

Tomkins, J. (1982). Nimby, An Extraordinary Cloud Who Meets a Remarkable Friend, San Diego, CA: Green Tiger Press.
Nimby is discouraged as no one appreciates his uniqueness until he meets a new friend. This wonderful pair cooperate to surprise each other daily with new tricks.

Tsuchiya, Y. (1988). Faithful Elephants, A True Story of Animals, People and War, New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
" During the last stage of World War II, Tokyo was often attacked from the air. The Zoo keepers were ordered to kill many of the animals for fear that they would run amuck in the town if they were bombed directly. This is the story of how three elephants died at that time. I hope this book will be read to children throughout the world and that seedsof peace and war prevention will be sown." Chiekio Akiyama

Walsh, E.S. ( 1991). Mouse Count, New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
A hungry snake gathers little mice in a jar for his dinner. The wise little mice cooperate to outwit the snake, overturn the jar, and win their freedom.

Wiethorn, R. (1988). Rock Finds a Friend, San Diego, California: Green Tiger Press, Inc.
Rock is alone and unloved on a quiet shore. Until his compassion saves a hermit crab from the anger of a small boy who becomes his friend.

Wood, D. (1992). Old Turtle, Duluth, MN: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publisher
An enchanting fable for children and adults, promotes a deeper understanding of the earth and our relationship with all the beings who inhabit it. Elegant art and moving message.

Resources for Adults:

Arnold, J.C (1998). The Lost Art of Forgiving, Farmington, PA: Plough Publishing House.
" A collection of stories showing the healing power of forgiveness in the experiences of ordinary people scarred by crime, betrayal, abuse, bigotry and war. It lets the lives and voices of those who have forgiven, and those who haven't, speak for themselves." J. Christoph Arnold

Beals, M.P. (1994). Warriors Don't Cry, New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc.
The remarkable story of one of nine teenagers chosen in 1957 to integrate Little Rock's Central High School, showing Melba Beal's dignity and courage, as she at fifteen, refuses to back down.

Beisser, A.R. (1989). Flying Without Wings, Personal Reflections on Being Disabled, New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
Dr. Beisser's keen insights into the worlds of loss and disability also illuminate extraordinary differences in viewpoints. They shed light on the ways in which the sports-obsessed American culture has made us think of ourselves as winners or losers.

Carlsson-Paige, N. & Levin, D.E. (1990). Who's Calling the Shots?, Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.
Two mother/educators alert parents to false influences on children. The parent needs to be in charge of what the child is experiencing, helping children make wise choices.

Fisher, L.E. (1985). Gandhi, New York: Simon & Schuster, Children's PublishingDivision.
A simple and clear introduction to the extraordinary life and accomplishments of one of the world's greatest civil rights leaders.

Gandhi, A. (Ed.), (1994). World without Violence World leaders share their commentaries on world harmony, peace and justice, New Delhi, India: Wiley Eastern Limited.
"… the values of Gandhi continue to be relevant, inspiring and vital to our world." Mary Robinson, President of Republic of Ireland

Grunfeld, F.V. (1982). Games of the World, How to make them, how to play them, how they came to be, New York: Plenary Publications International, for UNICEF
Children's games, worldwide are very similar.

Hanh, T.N. (1991). Peace Is Every Step. The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, New York: Bantam Doubleday De.. Publishing Group, Inc.
" Peace is not external or to be sought after or attained. Living mindfully, slowing down and enjoying each step and each breath, is enough. Peace is already present. This book is simultaneously inspirational and very practical." Arnold Kotler.

Harris, E. (2001). A Letter From the Principal, Notre Dame, IN: Cross Cultural Publishing.
Ed Harris has worked with teenagers over the past twenty-five years. As a teacher, mentor and an administrator, he has taught, observed and counseled teens and their parents on the various issues concerning young adults in an ever increasingly complex world. Students need to understand that throughout life people who are cooperative, receptive and open to collaboration usually experience more productive and successful lives.

Henderson, M. (1994). All Her Paths Are Peace, West Hartford, CT: Kumarian Press.
" A genuinely inspiring book. We are often told that we can make a difference. Mr. Henderson recounts the stories of remarkable women who made a difference by helping to bring peace to their communities." John O'Sullivan

Henderson, M. (1996). The Forgiveness Factor, Stories of Hope in a World of Conflict, Salem OR: Grosvenor Books
" Henderson succinctly shows that out of the bundle of experiences of the past 50 years, many sordid situations were made good as men and women with ideal openness and frankness learned how to resolve them through reconciliation engendered by love and respect for truth." Sir Howard Cooke

Henderson, M. (1999). Forgiveness, Breaking the Chain of Hate, Wilsonville, OR: Bookpartners, Inc.
" A deeply moving and eloquent testimony to the power of forgiveness in the life of individuals, of communities, and between and within nations. It effects change." Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Nolan, C. (1987). Under the Eye of the Clock, The Life story of Christopher Nolan, New York: St. Martin's Press.
Christopher, imprisoned by his mute and paralyzed body, unable to move or speak, found his voice with the aid of a typing stick attached to his head. With striking objectivity, he writes of himself in the third person and tells how he managed to break free of his handicap.

Paley, V.G. (1992). You Can't Say You Can't Play, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
" In this brief, ethereal and tender account of social relations among children, Paley…explores how to keep students from being ignored by their classmates. It enables readers to share a child's view of the world." Publisher's Weekly

Pilgrim, P. (Complied by friends) (1982). Peace Pilgrim, Her Life and Work in Her Own Words, Santa Fee, NM: Ocean Tree Books.
She walked more than 25,000 miles, carrying in her blue tunic her only possessions. She crossed America for nearly three decades, bearing the simplest of messages: This is the way of peace--Overcome evil with good, and falsehood with truth, and hatred with love.

Ratushinskaya, I. (1988). Grey Is The Colour of Hope, London: Hodder & Stoughton.
" A moving account of imprisonment in a remote Siberian labor camp, in an area reserved for those considered especially "dangerous". She was imprisoned for her poetry. The prisoners' unity and nurturing love for one another couldn't be undermined, and it sometimes earned the silent admiration of guards who watched them." Elaine Natale

Wyndham, J.H. (1994). The Ultimate Freedom, Long Beach, CA: Mountain Top Publishing.
A stirring account of how spirituality brought freedom in the midst of wartime captivity and economic liberation afterwards.

Dr. Carol Adams Freund
Summer 2003