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Desmond Gets Free

Name: Desmond Gets Free
Price: 14.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (19 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: “I love this book! Khim Fam’s illustrations bring Desmond Tutu’s 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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” —Archbishop Desmond TutuEvery morning Desmond the mouse wakes with the sunrise and spends the day playing in the beautiful meadow where he lives. And every night he goes to sleep under the starry sky. That is until one night he wakes up and finds an elephant asleep on his tail! Desmond asks for help from every kind of animal passing by but no one wants to disturb the sleeping giant. How will Desmond get free?With Matt Meyer’s thoughtful story and lush watercolor illustrations by artist Khim Fam, Desmond Gets Free introduces young readers to timely and nuanced concepts of justice and liberation in a kid-friendly and accessible way.

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Looking for a book that teaches young readers about the power of community action? Look no further than Desmond Gets Free! This captivating story, written by Matt Meyer and beautifully illustrated by Khim Fam, brings Archbishop Desmond Tutu's powerful quote to life.

Desmond Gets Free follows the adventures of Desmond the mouse, who wakes up one night to find an elephant fast asleep on his tail. In his quest for freedom, Desmond seeks help from various animals in the meadow, but to no avail. This heartwarming tale teaches children the importance of standing up against injustice, even when it seems daunting.

Matt Meyer's engaging storytelling combined with Khim Fam's lush watercolor illustrations create an immersive reading experience that will captivate young minds. As the story unfolds, children will learn about the true meaning of justice and liberation, allowing them to develop a deeper understanding of these essential concepts.

Don't miss out on this timely and thought-provoking book that encourages children to take action and make a difference in their communities. Get your copy of Desmond Gets Free today and empower young readers to become changemakers!

Click here to purchase Desmond Gets Free now and embark on an inspiring journey with Desmond and his quest for freedom.

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