Yasmin's Hammer

Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration with school or chores, or when you want to nurture a sense of global citizenship and gratitude. This moving story follows Yasmin, a young girl in Dhaka who spends her days breaking bricks to help her family survive. Despite the grueling labor, her spirit remains focused on the dream of an education. It is a powerful tool for discussing economic inequality and the privilege of learning through a lens of resilience rather than pity. Appropriate for ages 6 to 10, Yasmin's Hammer emphasizes the strength of family bonds and the transformative power of a single book. Parents will appreciate how the story validates hard work while maintaining a hopeful, dignifying tone. It is an excellent choice for children who are beginning to ask questions about why some people live differently than they do.