How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps

By Peggy Porter Tierney, Marie Letourneau (Illustrator)

Children discover simple actions to change the world.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 109 ratings

32 pages

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Inspired by Auschwitz survivor Eva Kor, this book empowers children to transform the world with simple acts of kindness. Through engaging illustrations, young readers learn how small gestures—like tidying a room or embracing differences—can create a ripple of positive change. As they explore these 12 impactful steps, children are encouraged to harness their innate humanity to make their communities happier and safer. What unexpected capabilities will they uncover? This guide invites kids to imagine their potential as world-changers, offering a heartfelt journey into the power of compassion and action.

From the publisher

Kids teaching kids how to make the world happier, prettier, friendlier, kinder, safer, smarter, accepting, and loving. It’s easy! Taken from the life lessons of Eva Kor, Auschwitz child survivor, this title empowers children by offering concrete, simple actions that can change reaer’s own lives, their community, and even the world. Charming illustrations bring lightness to a book with serious ideas that work. “The simplicity of the 12 easy steps in this book is disarming and deeply moving. This no-fuss guide counts on children’s humanity for its force, rather than spirituality or any whiff of religious thought, and in doing so, its impact is immense.” –School Library Journal, starred review “A touching and beautiful guide to consideration and kindness.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Eva’s greatest magic was her ability to connect with children, to introduce them to their own unimagined capability. This astonishing little book captures her spirit beautifully and will help to grow world-changes for generations to come.” –Ted Green, Filmmaker of award-winning documentary Eva A-7063

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