Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.

With the help of his friends--and one large discarded box--Joey turns his love of collecting into a tzedakah, or act of charity, for the local food pantry.

Chummy wants to use his birthday carrots to become a superhero and save the world, but with Gran's help, he learns he does not need a cape to make a difference.--

Anna loves hearing stories of her mother's childhood at Mr. Reuben's grocery store, but makes her own impression after collecting money in a tzedakah box to feed a hungry man.

Massie, hurt that friends have caught the eyes of boys she was interested in, hires actresses to pretend to be her new friends while Claire, who feels somehow responsible, makes a dramatic move to set things right.

Caroline sets up a stand to sell her Grandmother's sweet lemonade to raise money for the new wheelchair her friend Shannon needs, which inspires others to help, as well, in bigger and better ways. Includes tips for encouraging children to be philanthropic.

When adventurous young Princess Charity rides near a forbidden, neighboring kingdom, she sees a boy fall from his horse, watches others pass him by, and finally goes to help him herself in this version of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Includes note about the parable and its meaning for children.

The reader makes a series of choices that determine how the story's main character learns about generosity and letting go of possessions when Innerstar University holds a charity clothing drive.

"The Little Green Jacket is a story based on true events about a little green jacket that travels through the lives of different children, who live in very different places, and ends up on the other side of the world after a natural disaster. Find out how the little green jacket experiences being a donation and the importance, power, and magic of giving! A true all-American classic that showcases the culture of donations and how it can change lives,...