Half a Glass of Water: Learning to See Things Differently - Hardcover

Manoj Jain

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798891556911

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers, 2026

Synopsis

Why does one child see a glass as half empty while another sees it as half full?

When twins Ravi and Rhea find themselves arguing over a simple glass of water, their wise father takes them on a journey of discovery. Through playful puzzles, surprising examples, and an ancient story about the blind men and the elephant, they learn a powerful lesson: the world can look very different depending on where we stand.

Half a Glass of Water helps children develop empathy, curiosity, and open-mindedness by showing them that more than one perspective can be true at the same time.

Inspired by timeless principles, this beautifully illustrated story encourages young readers to listen, understand, and appreciate the viewpoints of others.

A thoughtful and engaging book for families, classrooms, and anyone who wants to raise kinder, wiser, and more compassionate children.

About this title

About the Author

Manoj Jain is the author of the award-winning children's book Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence, illustrated by Demi.

Manoj is a well-respected physician and is widely published on both medical and faith-based topics. He is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post and USA Today-TN, and his work has appeared on NPR, CNN, and the New York Times.

Devoted to nonviolence, open-mindedness, and contentment, he founded the annual Gandhi-King Conference with Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Manoj is a fellow at Harvard University's Advanced Leadership Initiative and he lives in Memphis and Boston with his wife, their children, and both sets of grandparents.

Edition details

• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798891556911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 26