Moses Gets a Playground: How Play Crossed an Ocean

By Dwayne Riner

Some kids have never slid down a slide. This is the story of the playground that changed that.

Moses is nine years old. He lives in Sierra Leone, walks to school each morning, and plays tag with his friends using a homemade ball. Moses has never played on a playground.

Emma is eight. She lives in America. She has a swing set in her backyard - and no idea that kids in other parts of the world have never touched a slide.

When Emma hears about Project Playground, a non-profit organization that rescues playgrounds headed for the landfill, refurbishes them, and rebuilds them for children in the developing world who have never played on one, she is ready to help. She joins the Project Playground crew as they tear down a playground, pack it up, and ship it across the ocean. She never expected that the playground would turn a stranger into a best friend.

Inside this book: A mission story, told for kids. Based on the real work of Project Playground, which has built more than 100 playgrounds in 18+ countries since 2012.Beautiful, full-color illustrations on every spread.A gentle introduction to global awareness, gratitude, generosity, and missions.A "you can help, too" ending that turns story time into action.Perfect for: Ages 4-9, read-aloud and early independent readersParents raising globally minded, generous kidsChristian families, churches, and mission-focused homeschoolsSunday school classes, VBS, and missions emphasis weeksClassroom units on geography, community service, and gratitude

Every copy supports the mission. Proceeds help Project Playground rescue more playgrounds and build them for kids who have never played on one. Learn more or get involved at projectplayground.us.

One playground down. Many more to come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H1RLQ7ZW
• ISBN13: 9798196712715
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 8.5"