Gender equality is crucial to a fair and just world. Promoting it will empower all children to realise that they should have equal opportunities, and will also encourage our younger generations to be more tolerant of differences and everyone's uniqueness. At aKINDemy we want to help you with conversations around gender equality and empower you and your children to create a more equal world for all genders.
The box includes the following books and activities:
Paperback: Princesses break free
By Timothy Knapman Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie
A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else.
We begin our story in a fairy tale world like any other – princesses in distress are rescued by valiant and dashing princes and live happily ever after. But for Tilly, sitting around waiting to be rescued by a prince is BORING. So …
Tilly simply rescues herself! “This puny prison can’t hold me!” And it’s not long before word of Tilly’s exploits spreads across the kingdom and inspires other princesses to take their fate into their own hands, too.
BOOK: 111 Trees
Written by Rina Singh. Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer
In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism.
This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs.
As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to his village. Sundar is determined to live in a place where girls are valued as much as boys and where the land is not devastated by irresponsible mining.
Sundar's plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support. And today, there are over a quarter of a million trees in his village, providing food, water and opportunities for women to earn a living.
His efforts have turned a once barren and deforested landscape into a fertile and prosperous one where girls can thrive.
PIN BADGE: Always with you
That is one very special Pin Badge. Designed to remind little ones that our love is always with them - even when we are not. It can be a very special little gift from many different people:
- From parents or caregivers to children to remind them that we are always with them.
- From one friend to another to build a close friendship bond.
