Early Readers 6-8 Years

This is the story of the Bab, a young Siyyid Who lived in Persia in the nineteenth century. The beauty and purity of His short life shine out amid the dark corruption of the times. When He said that He was the Promised One Who had come to renew religion and prepare the way for One greater than Himself Whose teachings would bring peace to the world, His message spread like wildfire across the land, awakening the hearts of people everywhere. This beautifully illustrated history will appeal to readers of all ages.

Brilliant Star: Harmony with Nature, Vol. 52, No. 2. In this issue, explore humanity's relationship with Earth and what we can do to protect our amazing home.

• Discover how Bah?'u'll?h transformed 'Akk? and Shoghi Effendi beautified Bahj?;
• Exercise your creativity to craft a floating sailboat;
• Quiz yourself on your planet-saving skills;
• Learn how Ojibwe leader Nick Hockings shared respect for nature;
• Follow Maya's lead and take an Earth-friendly challenge;
• Draw your vision for the future inspired by Bah?'? environmentalist Richard St. Barbe Baker;
• Explore the wonders of nature with fun puzzles and activities;
• Check out ideas and actions from kids around the world who are helping Earth;
• Learn about climate change's impact from our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti;
• Get to know Dr. Gary Reusche, who empowers kids at his camp in Ukraine.

Brilliant Star: One Garden, Vol. 52, No. 1. This issue focuses on appreciating diversity and fostering unity among diverse people. Compelling content includes:

• Find out how Bah?'u'll?h transformed one man's prejudice into love;
• Learn how 'Abdu'l-Bah? treasured unity among people of different races;
• Explore diversity in nature with Maya's bingo game;
• Create your passport for world citizenship;
• Craft a cool place for diverse birds to grab a snack;
• Quiz yourself on how you embrace a variety of cultures and backgrounds;
• Find out kids' ideas for stopping prejudice and racism and staying hopeful;
• Discover how seeing the Earth from space changes an astronaut's perspective;
• Choose someone you'd like to know better and conduct your own "Stargazer" interview.

Saichiro Fujita loved 'Abdu'l-Bah? and made the aim of his entire life to be of service to Him. He was a source of great joy to everyone. He was faithful, capable, and full of laughter.

Once someone asked Fujita what he did for 'Abdu'l-Bah?. He replied, "I never felt that I could do very much for 'Abdu'l-Bah?." Then, after a pause, he added, "Sometimes I made Him laugh."

This is Fujita-san's story. It is told through the words of a youthful gardener from Papua New Guinea named Mia, and shared with Paolo, a 10-year-old boy from Brazil.

Brilliant Star: Better Together, Vol. 51, No. 6. This issue empowers kids to build strong friendships through these activities and more:

• Explore the ingredients needed for successful collaboration;
• Find out how Bah?'u'll?h helped a kid in the mountains;
• Make a treasure box for a pal in Nur's Nook;
• Discover how 'Abdu'l-Bah? encouraged people to be their true selves;
• Draw yourself doing something that makes your spirit shine;
• Quiz yourself on how well you stay in touch with friends;
• Learn what kids around the world have to say about friendship;
• Practice what you would say when you and a friend disagree;
• Get to know Roman Orona, an Indigenous artist and performer who inspires us to remember how we're all connected.