Book Reviews

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Quakers By Peter Furtado An uplifting account of the broad and inspiring history of Quaker activism. Justice
Attention By Joshua Cohen Sassy probes on attention through the ages and in our times. Attention
Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent By Rami Shapiro Resources and sacred texts for seekers affiliated with no particular religious tradition. Questing
Occupy Spirituality By Adam Bucko, Matthew Fox A profound prophetic dialogue across generations about a radical spirituality that honors both contemplation and social action. Transformation
Blush By Shirley Hershey Showalter A sprightly and well-written memoir about the childhood and coming of age of a Mennonite girl who wants to make a splash in the world. Love
Once Upon a Northern Night By Jean E. Pendziwol An extraordinary children's picture book conveying the graceful movements and dramas of the first snowfall during a cold winter night. Wonder
The Fox in the Library By Lorenz Pauli A humorous children's picture book that salutes the pleasures of books and reading. Transformation
Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie By Andrew Weldon, Mary Ellen Jordan A whimsical children's picture book about some idiosyncratic farm animals who refuse to conform to expectations. Reverence
Read Me a Story, Stella By Marie-Louise Gay An inspiring children's picture book about a smart little girl who shares what she learns from the books she reads with her inquisitive younger brother. Meaning
I Can't Do Anything! By Thierry Robberecht A playful children's picture book that challenges parents to teach and model manners to their children. Kindness
The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad A cathartic children's picture book about working with sadness as a passport into the kingdom of happiness. Joy
The Very Big Carrot By Satoe Tone A delightful children's picture book which makes a good case for imagination. Imagination
Ready and Waiting for You By Judi Moreillon A charming children's picture book about making the world a happier and better place through unexpected gifts of hospitality. Hospitality
Picture a Tree By Barbara Reid A creative children's picture book that dazzles us with the pleasures of trees as wonderful living beings. Imagination
The Cat with Seven Names By Tony Johnston An engaging children's book about a gregarious and wandering cat who visits six lonely people in his neighborhood and becomes their reliable companion. Connections
I'm Sorry, Grover By Ellen Fischer, Tilda Balsley A touching children's picture book centered around Rosh Hashanah and saying I'm sorry. Forgiveness
These Seas Count By Alison Formento A children's number book that reminds children of all the beings that inhabit the sea and encourages them to take care of the oceans. Beauty
Water Sings Blue By Kate Coombs An exquisite children's picture book celebrating the beauties of the ocean, beaches, fish, and other aspects of the natural world. Beauty
Prayer By Ronald Rolheiser An exploration of prayer and its benefits in our lives. Yearning
Pilgrimage By Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook A top-drawer, eclectic, and creative meditation on the sacred art of pilgrimage. Questing