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Education for Peace 
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Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Buddha Board™
Using only water, brush strokes become black as ink 
when children "paint" on this special canvas. Then, 
as the water slowly evaporates, the art will magically 
disappear leaving a clean canvas, ready for a new 
masterpiece. Inspired by the Zen idea of living in the 
moment, this item will last for years with proper care. 
The set includes board (12" x 9"), bamboo paintbrush, 
and clever plastic base that serves as a stand, a brush 
holder, and water receptacle. Ages 4½+, with careful 
presentation; younger with supervision. 
 
A264     $38.95
Education for Peace
Our Peaceful Classroom
Montessori children from around the world provided 
artwork for this celebration of the calm, peaceful 
setting to which Montessori schools aspire. The 
narrative highlights everyday happenings in a 
Montessori classroom and then explores the bigger 
lessons—cooperative learning, respect for individuals 
and other cultures, and responsibility for our 
environment. All these principles, which are implicit 
in Montessori’s philosophy of education, challenge 
children to create “peaceful classrooms” in and for the 
rest of their lives. Imagine such a world! By Aline D. 
Wolf. From Parent Child Press. Paperback, 64 pages. 
Ages 2½+. 
543010     $16.95
The Peace Rose
“… and they took turns 
talking.” Lovely paintings 
and simple text show 
children modeling how 
to use a “peace rose” to 
share feelings and resolve 
conflicts. Not only is this 
an outstanding read-aloud 
book and an excellent 
addition to your peace 
shelf, you’ll also find ideas 
to help you develop a 
peaceful classroom. By Alicia Olson. From Parent 
Child Press. 	36 pages. Ages 2½+.  
Paperback – English	
R08	
$16.95   
Kind A Call to Care for Every Creature
Celebrate the natural world with this lyrical masterpiece, 
all while remembering “kind is more than type, kind 
is how to care for creatures that you meet and places 
that we share.” Discover many “kinds” of animals from 
varieties of butterflies and beetles, to whales, owls, 
monkeys, and more! A beautiful reminder that we are 
also part of nature, and we need to be kind to each other 
and ourselves. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 3-7. 
 
SC591 $14.95
Little Lotus Chime
The essence of simplicity. This hand-cast brass chime 
is imported by a Fair Trade company. With careful 
presentation, young children can learn the respectful 
manner needed to strike the bell lightly, producing an 
enchanting sound. Wooden base (3½" dia.), stand, and 
striker (3½" long); 3¾" high overall. Ages 3+. 
C323 $56.95 
Honoring the Light of the Child 
Activities to Nurture Peaceful Living Skills 
in Young Children
“The children especially relate to the concept of the love light — a 
simple yellow felt circle… The love light gives them a concrete 
symbol to express who they are — beings filled with love and 
light.” Offer these 22 concrete activities and you will laugh and 
play together, while creating a nurturing classroom environment 
where children can successfully develop cooperation, self-
confidence, and conflict-resolution skills. 
Includes lyrics and downloadable audio files for the 14 songs 
described in the book. Montessorian Sonnie McFarland 
considers “honoring the light of the child” to be one of the most 
compelling actions we can take at this time in human history. 
From Parent Child Press. Paperback, 121 pages. i  
R200 $30.00  
Includes downloadable music!
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A true citizen of the world, Dr. 
Maria Montessori told us, “The 
child is both a hope and a promise 
for mankind.” With an implicit 
emphasis on peace in her writings, 
Montessori provides us with a sense 
of vision as we direct our own 
work. Her vision was to create an 
obstacle-free environment within 
which children could fully realize 
their potentials — as individuals 
and members of communities. 
Montessori teachers are in a unique 
position to introduce practical 
tools for individual and community 
peacemaking and to help children 
incorporate the abstract concept of 
peace into their own lives.

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