The Little Book of Joy by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, Rafael López
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers on September 27, 2022
ISBN: 0593484231
Pages: 40
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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Two well known leaders, His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, have created a vibrant picture book to teach young readers and families about joy. Both leaders are shown as kids, while the Raphael Lopez’s artwork supports the text by drawing examples of joy. The harmonizing of text and imagery will help young readers understand the complex emotion of joy. A great resource for teachers that are integrating social and emotional learning in their classroom. For readers in grades 3-6. There is a mini-bio about the two leaders at the back of the book.

Reviewed by Brandon Dyer, Auburn Public Library