Books on Children\'s Literature

There's No Such Thing as Monsters!
Steve Smallman, Caroline Pedler
An enticing tale about the fears that create monsters in our minds and keep us from sleeping peacefully.

Mama, Will It Snow Tonight?
Nancy White Carlstrom
Celebrates the joys of nature, the connections between animals and humans, and the wisdom of mothers.

The Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom
Steve Smallman, Nick Schon
A delightful and playful children's book about a creative monkey who entertains himself at the expense of the other jungle animals.

The Mitten Tree
Candice Christiansen, Elaine Greenstein
A touching story about a lonely old woman who acts from the heart in love and generosity by knitting mittens for children who need them.

Wanda's Freckles
Barbara Azore
A gem of a children's book about self-esteem and the resilience to fend of attacks on our individuality.

Rachel Carson
Thomas Locker, Joseph Bruchac
The inspiring story of Rachel Carson and the book she wrote that changed the way we see the natural world.

June and August
Vivian Walsh
A playful celebration of diversity and delight in the sharing of friendship.

My Name Is Sangoel
Karen Lynn Williams, Khadra Mohammed
Salutes the importance of ethnic and cultural tradition to immigrants in America.

If America Were a Village
David J. Smith
A thought-provoking overview of America's diversity and contrasts.

A Splendid Friend, Indeed
Suzanne Bloom
A delightful read-aloud book for very small children about friendship.

Piglet and Granny
Margaret Wild
A sprightly story that reveals the rewards of patience and the bounty of the ties of love between grandparents and grandchildren.

Big Bear Hug
Nicholas Oldland
A wonderful contemporary fable about the importance of expressing your affection.

Praying in Color
Sybil MacBeth
Helps children get in touch with their inner artist and connect with God and others through prayer.

Ten Amazing People and How They Changed the World
Maura D. Shaw
Covers the lives and work of 10 spiritual leaders who sought to make the world a better place

Nico & Lola
Meggan Hill
A thoroughly delightful children's book about a boy who learns many aspects of kindness while caring for a dog.

Gandhi
Maura D. Shaw
An edifying spiritual biography of India's leader for school-age children.

Grandpa's Soup
Eiko Kadono
A simple, elegant and richly spiritual story for children that affirms the practice of hospitality.

The Last Night of Ramadan
Maissa Hamed
An informative children's book about Muslim celebrations during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Thich Nhat Hanh
Maura D. Shaw
A sturdy little spiritual biography of the Zen monk written for elementary school-age children.

Moody Cow Meditates
Kerry Lee MacLean
A salty, satisfying, and clever parable about meditation as a wise and effective anger management tool.



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