Mathew's Rule: Helping Kids Around the World (Growing Up Around World) - Softcover

Book 5 of 5: Growing Up Around World

Luce, Jim

9798186614272: Mathew's Rule: Helping Kids Around the World (Growing Up Around World)

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798186614272

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

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What if one simple question could change a child's life?
When little Mathew joined his forever family through adoption from Indonesia, his dad began asking one important question whenever he visited orphanages, schools, hospitals, and children's homes around the world:
"Would this be good enough for my own child?"
That simple question became Mathew's Rule.
Over the next twenty-five years, it inspired work helping children across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Filled with warmth, compassion, and beautiful watercolor illustrations, this inspiring true story invites young readers to imagine a kinder world where every child deserves healthy food, safe homes, loving care, and the chance to learn and dream.
This special 25th Anniversary Double Edition celebrates a quarter-century of helping children around the world—and reminds every reader that kindness begins with a single question.
Perfect for:

Families
Classrooms
Libraries
Faith communities
Service-learning programs
Young readers who want to make a difference

Because every child deserves the very best we can give.

Age Range: 4–8 years

Reading Age: 5–9 years

Grade Level: Preschool–Grade 3

BISAC Categories
Primary
JUV039060
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Compassion & Kindness

Secondary
JUV009000
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Adoption

Third
JUV015000
Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Asia

Amazon Categories

Children's Adoption Books
Children's Multicultural Stories
Children's Family Life
Children's Social Values
Children's Inspirational Books
Children's Community & Civic Responsibility
Children's Travel Around the World

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Audience:

Children
Families
Teachers
School Counselors
School Libraries
Public Libraries
Church Libraries
Nonprofit Organizations
Service Clubs
International Schools

Trim Size
8.5" � 8.5"

Interior
Premium Color

Paper
White

Binding
Paperback

Language
English

Edition
Second Edition
Special 25th Anniversary Double Edition

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