The Wedding Portrait

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfairness in the world or asks why people are marching in the streets with signs. It is the perfect tool for parents who want to explain that while following rules is usually good, history is full of brave people who had to break 'bad rules' to make things right for everyone. The story begins with the author's own wedding portrait, where he and his wife were arrested for protesting, and expands into a global journey of peaceful resistance. It covers major historical moments from Rosa Parks to the Tree Sitters and the Salt March. It is a gentle but firm introduction to civil disobedience and social justice, suitable for elementary-aged children who are developing their internal moral compass and sense of empathy.