★ 本書獲美國亞馬遜 4.5顆星評價！「施予是必要的，但更要知道如何施予。」"It Is Necessary to Give. It Is More Necessary to Know How."我們常常在思考人行善或作惡的緣由，卻往往百思不得其解，儘管其中有幾個顯而易見的理由，例如罪惡感、自責、害怕杜會責難、宗教導引，甚或是對於最終審判的恐懼，但為什麼有些人就算天塌了也難有什麼慈善作為，有些人看到遊民接近時卻會主動掏出錢來？是什麼樣的施予滿足了那些施予者的需求？那樣施予的需求又是從何而來的？其間有何法則呢？將近一千年以前，偉大的哲學家及醫師麥摩尼地斯（Maimonides），亦即希伯來人所知的藍邦（Rambam），藉由思考「公義」這個問題，而從中領悟出「慈悲之梯」（The Ladder of Giving，又名 The Ladder of Charity）。【麥摩尼地斯的八級階梯】（The Ladder of Giving / Charity）麥摩尼地斯的八級階梯是由頂端最高階段的施予開始寫起，一路寫下來，從理想到現實，各階段主題為「勉強」、「比例」、「懇求」、「羞愧」、「界限」、「腐敗」、「匿名」、「責任」；最低階是屬於吝嗇的施予者，頂點則屬於能幫助窮人自給自足的施予者。◆ 第一階 勉強：吝嗇地施予（Reluctance: To give begrudgingly）◆ 第二階 比例：不是很適當地施予給窮人，但卻樂意這麼做（Proportion: To give less to the poor than is proper, but to do so cheerfully）◆ 第三階 懇求：窮人請求後才給他們錢（Solicitation: To hand money to the poor after being asked）◆ 第四階 羞愧：在窮人請求前就給他們錢，但是冒著讓接受者覺得羞愧的風險（Shame: To hand money to the poor before being asked, but risk making the recipient feel shame）◆ 第五階 界限：施予給你並不認識的人，但讓他們知道你的名字（Boundaries: To give to someone you don't know, but allow you
《大壞熊》作者Zachariah OHora幽默新作。毛茸茸Fuzzy總是樂於助人、愉快地打招呼，為周遭帶來好心情。當Fuzzy遇上最強勁的敵人「濕氣」陷入鬱悶時，大家也都願意幫他一起反轉壞心情。From the hilarious mind of bestselling creator Zachariah OHora comes this tale about small acts of kindness, big hair, and spreading warm, fuzzy feelingsMeet Fuzzy Haskins: with unruly fur and a heart of gold, he's fuzzy inside and out!Everywhere he goes, he spreads warm, fuzzy feelings throughout his community. There's only one thing that can possibly dampen his spirit: the humidity! When rainy weather brings on extra fuzz and gets Fuzzy into a jam of his own, it takes the generosity of others to get him back on his feet.With its endearing takes on friendship and small acts of kindness, this charmingly offbeat tale from the hilarious mind of Zachariah OHora will inspire readers to spread fuzziness wherever they go.
In the fifth adventure featuring the disaster-prone rabbit, Davy learns the true meaning of Christmas by sharing food with other hungry animals, even though his generosity may mean that his own family
I Wish You More meets I wish you a Merry Christmas in this sweetly spirited book by the bestselling creators behind Happiness Is . . . . A festive gift spreading joy and Christmas cheer! Each star you seeon Christmas Eveis a wish that's come truefor those who believe. So many millionsof wishes come true!Here are a handfulthat I wish for you . . From the bestselling creators of Happiness Is . . . comes a touching celebration of the holiday spirit, from spreading Christmas cheer to spending sweet moments together with the ones you love. Featuring an affirming rhyming text and charming illustrations with bright pops of Pantone colors, this merry and bright celebration of the holiday season makes a wonderful gift, reminding readers of what Christmas is truly about: togetherness, the spirit of giving, and spreading goodwill with heaps of heart. TIMELESS MESSAGE OF GOODWILL: This gifty picture book is a fresh take on the enduring wishing moment of the Christmas season, with a generosity of s
透過細膩的插畫觀察書中情節，發現助人所帶來的快樂也能傳染給別人，讓善意的溫暖傳遞下去，教導小朋友即便一個小舉動，也能讓整個社會變得更美好！Follow the trail of good deeds in this beautiful wordless picture book to learn how small acts of kindness can make all the difference! When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better. This wordless story, told in beautiful illustrations reminiscent of a graphic novel, demonstrates how every little kindness, shared from person to person, can turn a collection of strangers into a community, and--even though we might not always see it--make the world a more vibrant and compassionate place to be. SHOWS CHILDREN WHY KINDNESS MATTERS: By demonstrating how each kind act leads to another, this heartfelt book shares an important message with children that even small actions can have a big effec
The delicious sequel to the bestselling Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is brought to life in this interactive book and CD package. In Pickles to Pittsburgh, the sequel to Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Kate drifts off to sleep and, with her brother Henry as her copilot, visits the land of Chewandswallow—a land characterized by massive amounts of food, immense carrots, leafy jungles of lettuce, and tuna fish sandwiches so gigantic they have to be moved by helicopter. And what the people of Chewandswallow are doing with all that food is most intriguing of all! Fans of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs will applaud this return trip with its underlying message of generosity and a world community. This package includes a paperback book along with a CD of the story being read aloud.
Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of “the notebook,” an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets are quiet. Papa is gone, and we are no longer safe here. We are leaving, too. In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper"-- the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book. As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her-- and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen--for the generosity in their hearts-- to take her place.
In this third chapter book about Warren and his alter ego Dragon, an important lesson in learned in generosity . . . and exploding volcanoes!Warren has been invited to a birthday party by one of his n
Now in paperback: A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Stone-in-the-Glen is a once-lovely town that has fallen on hard times. The beautiful Library burned down; the dazzling, dragon-slaying Mayor offers more speeches than action. And for all their resourcefulness, the fourteen clever Orphans at the Orphan House still struggle to get enough to eat. When a mysterious neighbor begins leaving baked goods and other gifts around Stone-in-the-Glen, the Orphans start to explore the history and possibilities of their town. Then one day, a child goes missing from the Orphan House. At the Mayor's accusation, all eyes turn to the Ogress who lives nearby--a stranger to the townsfolk (or so they think). How can the Orphans share the story of the Ogress's goodness with people who refuse to listen? And how can they help their misguided
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.Bah humbug! Get to know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his tranformation from miser to hero in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he likely had no idea that the story and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would remain so popular nearly two centuries later. Today, readers still find themselves entertained by the story of a grumpy, selfish man who becomes a holiday hero after he learns generosity through the help of three spirits in Victorian-era England. Whether a Dickens fan or someone in love with all things "Christmas," readers will enjoy learning the history of this memorable character and his many appearances on the page, the screen, and the stage in What Is the Story of Ebenezer Scrooge?
