The Golden Rule
Author: Ilene Cooper Illustrated By: Gabi Swiatowska
Product Code: 8080
ISBN: 9780810909601
Publisher: Harry Abrams
Publication Date: 3/1/07
Pages: 40
Binding Information: Hard cover
Availability: In stock.
Price: $16.95
A boy and his grandfather discover the words "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You" posted on a wall. The grandfather explains the golden rule and the two discuss its meaning, the ways to practice it and the many religions and cultures-from Christianity to Hinduism to the Shawnee tribe-that have their own variations. Color illustrations by Gabi Swiatowska. Ages 4-8
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A grandfather and his young grandson discover some words posted on a wall.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
The Golden Rule. It can be found in all the world's religions and in every culture. It's easy to say and to remember, but what does it really mean? And how can you live by it?
Ilene Cooper's universal story, with rich, evocative paintings by Gabi Swiatkowska, captures the importance and rewards of a rule that is simple yet not always easy to follow.
A boy and his grandfather stood on a city sidewalk looking up at the words printed on a billboard. "Grandpa, what does that say?" the boy asked.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. People all over the world call those words the Golden Rule." "What does it mean?" The boy wanted to know. "And why is it golden?" "It means this: Treat people the way you would like to be treated. It's golden because it's so valuable, and a way of living your life that's so simple, it shines."