This inspirational book from Amnesty International, contains 17 quotations about many different aspects of freedom, from the freedom to have an education to that not to be hurt or tortured, the freedom to have a home and the freedom to be yourself. All the chosen quotations are in simple words that can be understood by young children.
Authors of the quotations include: Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman, Anne Frank, the Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi and Malala Yousafzai.
The book is illustrated by internationally acclaimed and award-winning illustrators, including Alexis Deacon, Chris Riddell, Ros Asquith, Jackie Morris and Shirin Adl from the UK, Barroux from France, Roger Mello from Brazil, Birgitta Sif from Iceland, aboriginal artist Sally Morgan from Australia and Mordicai Gerstein from the USA. The cover is illustrated by best-selling author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers.
This book is perfect for exploring with all years groups and Amnesty have produced accompanying resources.
Cover Illustration by Oliver Jeffers
Amnesty International UK works to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.
As a global movement of over ten million people, Amnesty International is the world's largest grassroots human rights organisation.
They investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. They have previously received the Nobel Peace Prize for their life-saving work.