New children’s book focuses on clean water issues
Ariah Fine has just published his second book – a children’s book – “Clean Water for Elirose.”
His first novel, “Giving Up” deals with a number of justice issues and his latest book, continues with the same theme but shares it in an easy to understand way for younger children — along side great illustrations by Don Robb.
The book compares the lives of Maria and her friends with Elirose and then shares how they join together to build a clean water well for Elirose and her community.
Amazing how stories can simplify so many complicated ideas — isn’t it? 
The book also includes a brief discussion guide to help you and your children discuss the issues together.
You can order a copy of the book today – and a portion of the proceeds go to help build a clean water well through charity:water.
And if you’d like to see the book before you buy… can also read the entire book right from your computer screen – right now.
What’s even cooler — is the book is now available with a Pay-What-You-Can model. So you can pay $3 for the book or $50 and know that what you’re giving goes to make a difference in the lives of others this Advent season.
And finally….
Ariah is also giving away one book a day from Dec. 1st to Dec. 15th. And there are a few ways to enter each day:
- Like the Clean Water for Elirose Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/CleanWaterForElirose
- Refer someone to “Like” The facebook page (proven by them posting your name on our wall as the person who referred them)
- Follow @WaterForElirose on Twitter
- Tweet or post on Facebook about Clean Water for Elirose linking back to the website, facebook or twitter page
- Blog about Clean Water for Elirose on your blog (counts as two entries) – And you might want to post it on our Facebook or email info@cleanwaterforelirose.com just so he doesn’t miss it
What other books or stories have you used to help introduce heavy topics like this to your children?
UPDATE: I chatted with Ariah this past week about the book and will share the interview on my podcast later this week.
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I’m so glad you posted about this. I am always looking for resources to add to my list when it comes to global issues like this one. As an advocate for Compassion International, I have an entire blog devoted to inspiring families to get involved in eliminating poverty. I focus on child sponsorship, but also love to give others ideas when it comes to issues like this one.