Sister Lucy's Great Big Family by Susie Poole

Kenyan born but living in Australia, I was delighted to find this treasure for my 'Westernised' children! This is a gentle and sweet true story about orphans in Kenya who are mothered by Sister Lucy, who has no children of her own.  A must read first book for children who know nothing of other children who have less than they do! And who forget to be thankful! A portion of the money you spend on this book goes to WER see http://www.worldemergencyrelief.org/index.html

This is a positive and happy book and does not go into the details of the hardships of life as many similar books do - making it great for a very young child. But don't underestimate its impact on an older child too. Find an orphanage you can support as a family, both with gifts and with prayers! Or support your favourite charity that supports orphans. 

Our favourite two are http://www.tshepo.org/
and http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/OCR-Overseas-Community-Reach/157758800933392

As you will find hidden in the beautiful illustrations, on Sister Lucy's notice board, 

" Join us, we can make a difference" and as the story ends,
"Mungu ni mwema"
(God is good!)