Our Animal Neighbors -Book Review
I have always had a deep love for animals, and could never understand when others mistreated them or were indifferent to them. I know I have often felt my spirit diminished by their indifference.
Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty. – Albert Einstein
Winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Animals/Pets Non-Fiction Gold Medal!
A story about the fundamental connection between animals and people and how we can treat all of Earth’s creatures with compassion and empathy.
Furry polar bears, playful sea otters, slow sloths, prickly porcupines, and slimy snakes are just a few of the many animals we share our world with. And even though we might not look the same or have the same needs as our animal neighbors, we have more in common with them than we might think. Our Animal Neighbors introduces children to the importance of treating all animals with the care and compassion they deserve. We all want to experience love, safety, and respect and this book is the first step to instilling those values at an early age. This planet is our home, and we should all be free to live a prosperous life regardless of whether we have hands, hooves, scales, or fur.
“A serious message delivered with humor, simplicity, and charm makes this book an excellent purchase for families that value open-ended discussions. Also a good resource for classrooms and libraries that welcome diverse opinions and points of view.”—School Library Journal
Rev. Lisa Shaw is an animal communicator, Reiki Master, intuitive counselor writer, and professor living in South Florida, where volunteers at a bird sanctuary and a local hospice organization. You can find out more on her websites, www.Reikidogs.com and Chakrasix.com
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