What does it mean to be of service?What do we have to give? Can receiving be an act of service? Being a neighbor? A family or community member? A global citizen? Service takes many forms, some as simple as holding a door open, sharing a sandwich, or gathering with friends to beautify a public park. Coauthored by Mahatma Gandhi’s late grandson and drawing on both his grandfather’s work and the philosophies of educator Maria Montessori, this timely story asks gently guiding questions to encourage even the youngest citizens to be mindful of what they have—and all they have to give. Rich in emotional wisdom, filled with ideas and prompts, and featuring vibrant and richly inclusive illustrations by Colombian artist Andrés Landazábal, this dynamic portrait of children sharing their time, energy, and talents will inspire readers to explore how much it means—and how it feels—to serve the greater good.
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Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community
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Age Range
4+
Release Date
July 08, 2025
ISBN
978-1536233445
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This companion book from the creators of You, Me, We: A Celebration of Peace and Community explores another subjectnear and dear to Mahatma Gandhi's heart: service.
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The Power of Service
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
“Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community” by Arun Gandhi and Bethany Hegedus, illustrated by Andrés Landazábal, allows readers to be a part of the community within the pages of the book, posing the question that starts the book off: “What does it mean to serve?”
There are so many ways in which that question can be answered. Whether by being kind to others, doing random acts of kindness, or righting a wrong, everyone is capable of serving, whether individually or as a group. The book shows the power of working together to make change and asks questions as the pages go on, including “Is there good in serving?” along with a twist on it when asked, “Does serving bring the good?”
Taking care of others and ourselves is an important aspect of serving. It is also vital to realize that serving is not only about giving, but also about receiving, such as in welcoming a compliment, allowing someone else to help us when we need it, etc. The book ends on a simple note: “who we are and what we have is meant to be shared.”
This beautifully illustrated book teaches a very poignant lesson that we must work on ourselves in order to do our best for not only ourselves, but for others to maintain a community of like-minded citizens. The last page of the book provides a note to readers that talks about Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi, and how service can be a part of all we do and who we are, if only we let it.
There are so many ways in which that question can be answered. Whether by being kind to others, doing random acts of kindness, or righting a wrong, everyone is capable of serving, whether individually or as a group. The book shows the power of working together to make change and asks questions as the pages go on, including “Is there good in serving?” along with a twist on it when asked, “Does serving bring the good?”
Taking care of others and ourselves is an important aspect of serving. It is also vital to realize that serving is not only about giving, but also about receiving, such as in welcoming a compliment, allowing someone else to help us when we need it, etc. The book ends on a simple note: “who we are and what we have is meant to be shared.”
This beautifully illustrated book teaches a very poignant lesson that we must work on ourselves in order to do our best for not only ourselves, but for others to maintain a community of like-minded citizens. The last page of the book provides a note to readers that talks about Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi, and how service can be a part of all we do and who we are, if only we let it.
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This beautifully illustrated book teaches a very poignant lesson that we must work on ourselves in order to do our best for not only ourselves, but for others to maintain a community of like-minded citizens. The last page of the book provides a note to readers that talks about Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi, and how service can be a part of all we do and who we are, if only we let it.
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