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In this lively, vibrant, and inspiring follow-up to the Christopher Award-winning book 10 Hidden Heroes, New York Times bestselling author Mark Shriver and his wife Jeanne Shriver help children learn about the power of numbers and how working together can make the world a better place. Pairs of People makes math fun and meaningful by showing how our service to others multiplies when people pitch in together.
The whimsical, rhyming text and colorful artwork from award-winning artist Laura Watson inspire discussion on such topics as friendship, leadership, and camaraderie while illustrating the basic concepts of multiplication.
In this lively, vibrant, and inspiring follow-up to the Christopher Award-winning book 10 Hidden Heroes, New York Times bestselling author Mark Shriver and his wife Jeanne Shriver help children learn about the power of numbers and how working together can make the world a better place. Pairs of People makes math fun and meaningful by showing how our service to others multiplies when people pitch in together.
The whimsical, rhyming text and colorful artwork from award-winning artist Laura Watson inspire discussion on such topics as friendship, leadership, and camaraderie while illustrating the basic concepts of multiplication.
Mark K. Shriver is president of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and senior advisor at Save the Children in Washington, D.C. A New York Times bestselling author, he also wrote the Christopher Award-winning books A Good Man, and 10 Hidden Heroes.
Jeanne Shriver lives in Bethesda with her husband, Mark. After working for Merrill Lynch and American Express, she left the corporate world after 10 years to raise their three children. She has served on several non-profit and independent school boards since 1994 and is an active volunteer for several non-profits in her community.
Pairs of People is an amazing illustration of what can be
accomplished when people work together! The beautiful illustrations
provide unlimited opportunities for adults and children to engage
in rich conversations about helping others. The unique and fun way
that math is included in the book makes learning fun. Pairs of
People is a great book for pre-school, kindergarten and early
elementary classrooms. - Debra S. Beeler, Director, Hoosier Uplands
Children's Services
Pairs of People is a fun, joyful celebration of friendship,
community, and diversity that shows kids how teamwork can bring
people together to make a difference in their communities. Reading
this interactive book is not only fun but it also empowers our kids
to know that no matter how old they are or how big or small the act
is, pairing up for change makes our world a better place. -
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt
Mark and Jeanne Shriver's rollicking, engaging, Pairs of People,
will have your little ones cozying up to count by two--and jumping
up to help their neighbors. I can't wait to share and read aloud
this treasure of a book! - Jennifer Garner, actress and
producer
I am delighted to celebrate a new children's book, Pairs of People
written by my brother Mark and his wonderful wife, Jeanne! It is a
vibrant, whimsical, and fun read-aloud that celebrates the power of
working together to help others. Pairs of People is a book that can
change a child's life today, tomorrow, and beyond. I can't wait to
read it with all the little ones in my life. Congratulations,
Jeanne and Mark! - Maria Shriver, journalist
Inviting others to engage in service work, Pairs of People is an
inspiring picture book that celebrates community spirit,
friendship, and the joy of helping others. - Clarion Reviews
Written by a great pair who do a pair of wonderful things in this
delightful children's book: First Mark and Jeanne highlight the
power of working together to help others, and then they manage to
sneak in some math! We're hoping Brad will finally learn his
multiplication tables now! - Kim Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley
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