A powerful and inspiring introduction to the concept of human rights, specifically those of children as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is pathetic and shameful that the United States is one of three UN member nations that is not party to the convention.
This type of picture book is a particular weakness of mine. I love books that offer children a glimpse into the lives of other children and challenge them to see that their own experience isn't necessarily universal. This is one of those books and a delightful one at that! Here we meet little Jil...