Janusz Korczak: The Man who Knew how to Love Children

I received a copy of the ebook Janusz Korczak: The Man who Knew how to Love Children to review.

This is a childrens book, and it's basically just a short biography of Janusz Korczak. I'd heard of Janusz Korczak before, but I didn't know much about him beyond his belief in treating children with respect, which I wholeheartedly agree with. This book was written and illustrated by a man who grew up in his care. It's a sweet little story with some good lessons, such as being accountable for your own behavior, tucked inside. It's a sweet story, but it's also sad. The book begins with the author being left at an orphanage by his mother, which is just a kind of soul crushing prospect to me, as a parent. I understand that the author had a good life and his mother was acting in his best interest in sending him to live somewhere that he could have more than she was able to give him, but still it is very sad to think about. The story also ends on a sad note, due to the fate of the real life Dr Korczak. The artwork in the book is nicec and just feels perfectly suited to the story, the book is well written and well edited. I think this book is a great addition to every child's library and is a great introduction to a troubling part of world history that we must always remember.