{"product_id":"9788494597121","title":"Without water and without bread","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWithout Water and Without Bread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA picture book that addresses the value of cooperation in the face of scarcity and conflict with sensitivity and clarity. Through a fable about two villages separated by a wire fence, the reader discovers how mistrust and selfishness can be overcome when one recognizes that the solution to a common problem lies in sharing resources. A work that invites reflection on racism, diversity, and the importance of building bridges instead of erecting barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story presents two neighboring communities living separated by a wire fence. In one of the villages, they have abundant water but lack flour to make bread; in the other, the exact opposite is true: they have flour but suffer from a severe shortage of water. Although each community possesses what the other needs, the initial response is one of rejection and mistrust: \"Sorry, the water is ours\" and \"Sorry, the bread is ours.\" The narrative explores how this attitude of closed-mindedness and competition leads to an unsustainable situation, and how understanding and generosity can pave the way toward a mutually beneficial solution. It is a direct metaphor for racism, exclusion, and the need to collaborate to solve shared problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCooperation and conflict resolution: how dialogue and collaboration allow for overcoming scarcity and mistrust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRacism and prejudice: the wire fence as a symbol of the barriers built out of fear or ignorance of the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSolidarity and community: the importance of sharing resources for collective well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity and inclusion: the recognition that differences can be complementary rather than a reason for separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is especially suitable for children aged 4 and up, as well as for families and educators looking for tools to address issues such as racism, empathy, equality, and peaceful conflict resolution. It is also a valuable read for mediators and early childhood education professionals working on values education and cultural diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible and visual metaphor for discussing racism and exclusion with little ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear message about the importance of cooperation versus competition and selfishness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that fosters empathy and reflection on how our decisions affect the community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA didactic resource for parents and teachers who want to work on values such as solidarity and respect for diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Luis Amavisca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: NubeOcho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PICTURE BOOKS, ACTIVITY BOOKS AND SUBJECT MATTER, PICTURE BOOKS, CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT FICTION AND TRUE STORIES, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES: RACISM AND MULTIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EGALITE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 327 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Without Water and Without Bread\" is a picture book of great pedagogical value that addresses a complex topic like racism and exclusion with simplicity and depth. The fable, clear and direct, allows children to understand that conflicts over resources often have a solution when the common good is prioritized over individual interest. Its hardcover format and illustrations make it a manageable and attractive book for little ones, while the underlying message makes it especially relevant in educational and family contexts where the goal is to promote equality and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUBEOCHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405800694107,"sku":"9788494597121","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849459712.jpg?v=1781831912","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494597121","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}