Imagine spending 27 years in prison, in an 8 x 5 room with a metal bucket as a lavatory, and being subjected to manual labour - all because you spoke out against racism and insisted that all people be treated equally. Twenty seven years of loneliness, unable to see family and friends, unable to attend even the funeral of one’s mother and one’s son.
No Christmases. No birthdays. No hugs. No words of comfort.
That was Nelson Mandela’s story. And yet, when the metal gates clanged open to release him, he came out with hope and optimism intact, determined to change the world, and determined to set things right.
Unjaded, unchanged, and full of fiery zeal - a true leader.
Nelson Mandela is one of the most recognised names among those of the great humans who have served to make the world a better place for us, proving to us that we can do the same in turn. His inspiring story of perseverance, hope, courage, and determination is one which deserves to be told and read, repeatedly.
Perfect for
- Babies, Toddlers, Children aged 0 to 7 years
- Birthday Presents, Christmas Presents, Presents for 'kids who have everything'
- Teaching Diversity and Inclusion by challenging traditional norms of what a hero looks like
- Anyone who likes rhyming books and needs a dose of hope
Why Children love the book- Full Colour Illustrations
- 300 words of rhyming verse in Dyslexia-friendly text
- The Activity and Colouring Pages
- Cut-and-paste activity to make little paper houses
- The Positive Affirmation at the end!
Why Parents and Teachers love the book- Features an inspiring Hero to encourage little ones
- Historical aspect of the story
- Glossary explaining all the 'big' words
- Heartwarming bonding activity and a starting point for deeper discussions about World Issues
- Free Teaching Resources for the book at www.ramyajulian.com
Praise for 'Nelson Mandela - A Biography in Rhyme' and the Wonderful World Book Series
"Wow, I really like this book. It was well written and very informative. I love that the author included the definition of a few big words to allow easy reading. This book definitely belongs in schools and libraries. The story is about Nelson Mandela and his fight for justice. It was written in verse which can help young kids learn quicker/better. I liked the flow of the rhymes and the imagery that went along with it. I highly recommend this book." - Amazon Customer
"This whole series of books is just fantastic! This story shares the life of Nelson Mandela at a level for early elementary students. A wonderful story that sheds light on apartheid as well as a message of strength, courage, and standing up for what you believe in. A great resource for educating children!" - Amazon Customer
"Great informational book about the life of Nelson Mandela and the fight for freedom and equality. The author includes key terms, with definitions, for readers to understand the historical context. There are also engaging activities to complete at the end of the book. From this text, young readers will learn about the power of words and the courage it takes to stand up for what’s right." - Amazon Customer
