A Plane that Brings Love | A Story of Peace from a Child’s Heart

Child flying a paper airplane with hearts and peace signs

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A Plane that Brings Love

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Country: Jordan

Author: Nicola Rijsdijk test

Illustrator: Maya Marshak

Ages: 5-8

Publisher: Room to Read

Story Source: Literacy cloud

About The Story

This inspiring biography follows the life of Wangari Maathai, a young girl from Kenya who grew up to become a Nobel Peace Prize-winning environmentalist. From her childhood love of nature to her groundbreaking work in reforestation and women's empowerment, Wangari's story teaches children the power of determination and the impact one individual can have on the world.

Themes

Biography

Social and Emotional Learning

Community

Sub Themes

Peer Support & Friendship

Empathy & Kindness

Youth Leadership

Anti-Bullying & Inclusion

Parent-Teacher Guide

Learning Outcome

Understand the emotional and social impact of conflict.
Recognize how small acts of kindness can create hope.
Reflect on empathy, peace, and resilience
Learn that even children can be peacebuilders.
Value cooperation, compassion, and nonviolence

Activities

Ages 3–5:Peace Doves Art
Feelings Matching Game
Ages 5–8: Make a Peace Airplane
Messages of Hope Wall
Ages 8–10: Storyboard Samer’s Journey
Write a letter to a child affected by conflict
Ages 10–12: Design a community peace project
Research global peacebuilders

Story Discussion Guide

Before reading

What do you think war feels like for children?
How do small acts of kindness make a difference?
What do you hope Samer’s airplane might do?

During reading

Why does Samer create the airplane?
How does his message travel?
What emotions do you notice in the illustrations?

After reading

How did Samer bring hope to others?
Why are peaceful actions important?
How can we bring love and peace to our community?

Applicable Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4 – Quality Education

Encourages empathy, emotional literacy, and understanding global issues.

SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

Shows compassion toward those displaced or affected by conflict.

SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Highlights peacebuilding, justice, and the importance of harmony.

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