Book Reviews

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What's Up, Bear? By Frieda Wishinsky A children's picture book about two friends on a trip to New York City who have very different responses to the city. Love
Peaceful Piggy Meditation By Kerry Lee McLean A sprightly children's picture book that makes a good case for meditation as a regular spiritual practice with benefits for all. Peace
Claude in the City By Alex T. Smith A delightful children's book about a small plump dog who turns out to have the makings of a hero and a creative fellow in tough situations. Play
I Wish I Had . . . By Giovanna Zoboli A bountiful children's book that looks at the soulful and emotionally expressive animals that we are privileged to have as travelling companions on the road of life. Reverence
Moo Kitty Finds a Home By Valerie Lee Veltre A heart-touching children's tale about an abandoned cat and his quest to find a new home. Love
Mama God, Papa God By Richardo Keens-Douglas A children's Caribbean creation story with Mama and Papa God demonstrating their love of beauty and diversity. Imagination
Hooray for Bread By Allan Ahlberg A playful children's tale about the journey of a loaf of bread and the delight and pleasure it brings to both people and animals. Connections
The Yellow Cab By Marcus Pfister A picture book about a Yellow Cab who uses his imagination to try to save the rain forest and the animals threatened by so-called progress. Imagination
The Girl Who Lost Her Smile By Karim Alrawi A wonderful Sufi tale that challenges children to see that we live in a sacred world of light and beauty within and around us. Beauty
999 Frogs Wake Up By Ken Kimura An entertaining children's tale about how hard it is for sleepyheads to get up even if spring awaits them in all its glory. Attention
Picture My World By Cynthia Lacroix, Severine Cordier A children's picture book to help kids harvest their memories of ordinary and special days in their lives. Attention
Heartfulness By Betty Sue Flowers, Thomas Keating The spiritual and theological wisdom of Father Thomas Keating conveyed through interviews with Betty Sue Flowers. Transformation
Hildegard of Bingen: A Saint for Our Times By Matthew Fox A tribute to Hildegard of Bingen and an exploration of her relevance to our times. Teachers
Animal Wise By Virginia Morell A stunning defense of animal cognition and emotion by a sensitive and compassionate science journalist. Reverence
Free to Learn By Peter Gray A wake-up call for schools to make the most of play as a renewable resource. Play
Nurturing the Soul of Your Family By Renee Peterson Trudeau One of the best books in many a moon on spiritual parenting and the creation of soulful families. Nurturing
World Report 2013 By Human Rights Watch A comprehensive examination of human rights violations in 90 countries. Meaning
One Nation Under Stress By Dana Becker A robust analysis of the concept of stress as a Bogie man for society diverting our attention from real pressing issues. Meaning
Fast Future By David Burstein Portrait of the generation of 80 million people who now range from 19 to 35 years of age. Meaning
Making Marriage Simple By Harville Hendrix, Helen LaKelly Hunt Tools and insights for reviving and renewing your marriage. Love