Books by Mark Gruber-Lebowitz

When you hear the word "hero," what does your mind's eye picture? If it is a superhero, soaring across the sky or scaling skyscrapers is a single leap, you need to read this book! In Search of HEROES will help you to understand that real, honest-to-goodness heroes are all around you every day . . . and they look an awful lot like you! Written in verse that is fun to read and great food for thought, with colorful and creative illustrations that will add to your pleasure, In Search of Heroes will delight the youngest child as a read-aloud favorite as it charms and challenges independent young readers through the early elementary grades. So pull up a chair and open this book to learn about some genuinely heroic traits lived out by everyday people who are anything but ordinary! Then let YOUR search for heroes begin!

Ronan is a young Pomeranian dog who is hoping to tell everyone all about peacehow we can feel it ourselves and how we can spread it to those around us. First, we must find our own peace, deep within ourselves, through whatever brings peace to our souls. Then there are simple acts of friendship and loyaltysharing our gifts, offering comfort and kindness to those who are hurting, and standing up against bullies. Ronan talks about how we can celebrate diversity, welcome immigrants who are new to the country, care for our endangered planet, and embrace nonviolent conflict resolution. All of us, big and little, can be makers of peace in many ways. In this second book of a series, Ronan the Pomeranian presents a description of peace in its many forms, offering strategies that will make this a more peaceful and just world.