Be the Change: A Grandfather Gandhi Story

In this breathtaking companion to the award-winning Grandfather Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus, tells a poignant, personal story of the damage of wastefulness, gorgeuously illustrated by Evan Turk.

At Grandfather Gandhi’s service village, each day is filled, from sunrise to sunset, with work that is done for the good of all. The villagers vow to live simply and non-violently. Arun Gandhi tries very hard to follow these vows, but he struggles with one of the most important rules: not to waste.

How can throwing away a worn-down pencil hurt anyone? How can wastefulness lead to violence? With the help of his grandfather, Arun learns how every wasteful act, no matter how small, affects others. And in time he comes to understand the truth of his grandfather’s words: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; First Edition (August 30, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481442651
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481442657
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 610L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches