{"product_id":"one-two-three-bene-a-wish-for-a-kinder-world-9798218822583","title":"One, Two, Three, BENE!: A Wish for a Kinder World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis, my first children's book, is inspired by heartfelt conversations with my grandchildren and my work exploring the values that build benevolent communities. This story grew from a shared wish: that the world might root itself in humanity to build a kinder society.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lyrical story has parable qualities and begins when a dark cloud drifts over a small town, a group of friends notices that fear has begun to take hold. By standing together, the children remember the light within-the hope, kindness, and care that can lift the darkness and light a new way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough courage and shared humanity, the children discover that living with kindness and harmony, and joining together can brighten their community's spirit-and the world-beginning with BENE - the simple act of wishing another well. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne, Two, Three BENE!\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrical picture book and modern parable that invites children, families, and classrooms to explore timeless values and imagine the brighter, kinder world we can create together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis modern parable (ages 8-12), and lyrical picture book (ages 4-8) invites children, families, and classrooms to explore timeless values and to imagine the brighter world we can build together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn, Lori:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lori Ann is an Experiential Educator, Retreat and Workshop Facilitator, Leadership Coach, and Writer. She is the Founder of Create Safe Space, Inc., a human centered nonprofit dedicated to cultivating thriving environments that inspire healthy relationships, uplift the spirit, and grow communities rooted in dignity, integrity, empathy, belonging, and generosity of heart.","brand":"Still Learning, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734855287058,"sku":"9798218822583","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b413e1a-d888-438a-96d0-abf7fc263bb0.jpg?v=1763489977","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/one-two-three-bene-a-wish-for-a-kinder-world-9798218822583","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}