Mathew's Rule: Helping Kids Around the World

What if one simple question could change a child's life? When little Mathew joined his forever family through adoption from Indonesia, his dad began asking one important question whenever he visited orphanages, schools, hospitals, and children's homes around the world: "Would this be good enough for my own child?" That simple question became Mathew's Rule. Over the next twenty-five years, it inspired work helping children across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Filled with warmth, compassion, and beautiful watercolor illustrations, this inspiring true story invites young readers to imagine a kinder world where every child deserves healthy food, safe homes, loving care, and the chance to learn and dream. This special 25th Anniversary Double Edition celebrates a quarter-century of helping children around the world-and reminds every reader that kindness begins with a single question. Perfect for: - Families- Classrooms- Libraries- Faith communities- Service-learning programs- Young readers who want to make a differenceBecause every child deserves the very best we can give. Age Range: 4-8 years Reading Age: 5-9 years Grade Level: Preschool-Grade 3 BISAC Categories Primary JUV039060 Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Compassion & Kindness Secondary JUV009000 Juvenile Fiction / Family / Adoption Third JUV015000 Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Asia Amazon Categories- Children's Adoption Books- Children's Multicultural Stories- Children's Family Life- Children's Social Values- Children's Inspirational Books- Children's Community & Civic Responsibility- Children's Travel Around the WorldSearch Keywords (Amazon KDP) Use all seven keyword fields (up to 50 characters each): - kindness for children around the world- adoption family true story- compassion empathy helping others- humanitarian children's book- Indonesia adoption story- making the world a better place- social emotional learning SEL Audience: - Children- Families- Teachers- School Counselors- School Libraries- Public Libraries- Church Libraries- Nonprofit Organizations- Service Clubs- International SchoolsTrim Size >Interior >Paper >Binding >Language >Edition Second Edition Special 25th Anniversary Double Edition