A thoughtful and empowering children's picture book about imagination, community, problem-solving, and creating a better world, for kids ages 4–8.
Independent Press Award, Distinguished Favourite, 2021
What would your perfect world look like?
Mildred has some ideas.
When Mildred looks at the world around her, she doesn't simply accept things as they are. She starts imagining how they could be different, and then she sets out to build a world of her own.
But creating a perfect world isn't as simple as it sounds.
What should be included? What's really important? What makes a community a good place to live? And how do we decide what “better” actually means?
Mildred Builds A World is a sweet and thought-provoking children's picture book that encourages young readers to use their imagination, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to consider the world they live in, and the world they might want to create.
Mildred's adventure empowers children to think about what matters to them, how people can live together, and the role each of us can play in making our communities and our world better.
Because sometimes, if you don't like what you see all around you, you don't have to just put up with it.
You can imagine something better. And you can help build it.
Imagination and creative thinking
What makes a world or community a good place to live
Values and what matters to us
Problem-solving and making positive changes
Thinking about fairness, community, and cooperation
How our choices can affect the world around us
The difference between imagining a better world and actually creating one
Children's ability to participate in and shape their communities
Curious kids ages 4–8
Children who love imagining and creating
Parents looking for thoughtful, empowering children's books
Teachers exploring community, citizenship, values, and problem-solving
Classrooms discussing what makes a good community or a better world
Families who enjoy books that encourage children to think about big ideas
Readers interested in stories about making a difference and positive change
Keep the fun going with a free downloadable lesson plan, crafted to go with the book!
Recommended age: 4–8
Format: Paperback
Pages: 39
Subjects: Imagination · Creativity · Community · Problem-Solving · Values · Critical Thinking
Big Questions: What makes a good world? What matters to us? How can we make things better?
A thoughtful and empowering children's picture book about imagination, community, problem-solving, and creating a better world, for kids ages 4–8.
Independent Press Award, Distinguished Favourite, 2021
What would your perfect world look like?
Mildred has some ideas.
When Mildred looks at the world around her, she doesn't simply accept things as they are. She starts imagining how they could be different, and then she sets out to build a world of her own.
But creating a perfect world isn't as simple as it sounds.
What should be included? What's really important? What makes a community a good place to live? And how do we decide what “better” actually means?
Mildred Builds A World is a sweet and thought-provoking children's picture book that encourages young readers to use their imagination, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to consider the world they live in, and the world they might want to create.
Mildred's adventure empowers children to think about what matters to them, how people can live together, and the role each of us can play in making our communities and our world better.
Because sometimes, if you don't like what you see all around you, you don't have to just put up with it.
You can imagine something better. And you can help build it.
Imagination and creative thinking
What makes a world or community a good place to live
Values and what matters to us
Problem-solving and making positive changes
Thinking about fairness, community, and cooperation
How our choices can affect the world around us
The difference between imagining a better world and actually creating one
Children's ability to participate in and shape their communities
Curious kids ages 4–8
Children who love imagining and creating
Parents looking for thoughtful, empowering children's books
Teachers exploring community, citizenship, values, and problem-solving
Classrooms discussing what makes a good community or a better world
Families who enjoy books that encourage children to think about big ideas
Readers interested in stories about making a difference and positive change
Keep the fun going with a free downloadable lesson plan, crafted to go with the book!
Recommended age: 4–8
Format: Paperback
Pages: 39
Subjects: Imagination · Creativity · Community · Problem-Solving · Values · Critical Thinking
Big Questions: What makes a good world? What matters to us? How can we make things better?
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