Book Reviews

Lukas A creative children's book that makes a good case for encouraging children's imagination. Imagination
Lights Out Shabbat A children's story that beautifully conveys the bounties of Shabbat as experienced by a young boy and his loving and devout grandparents. Devotion
Hannah's Way A touching children's book about hospitality and empathy revolving around a Jewish girl's dilemma and her worry about being an outsider. Hospitality
Catty Jane Who Hated Rain A clever children's book about changing negative thoughts to positive ones. Play
Mouse and the Moon An uplifting children's book about a little mouse who learns the value of sharing and the joys of making new friends. Love
Reuben and the Fire A delightful children's book providing a glimpse into the Amish community through the adventures of a curious little boy. Love
Jeremy's Dreidel A children's picture book about how bringing joy to others is a real treat as both a private or communal activity. Joy
The Mitzvah Magician A snappy children's book about a little Jewish boy who wants to do magic and discovers the joys of repairing the world and making things better. Kindness
Sammy Spider's New Friend A spiffy children's story illustrating the vitality of the Jewish practice of hospitality. Hospitality
Prayers for Children A sparkling and inspiring collection of 200 prayers for children. Devotion
It's a ... It's a ... It's a Mitzvah A playful book introducing kids to the abundant pleasures of being kind, doing good, and repairing the world. Kindness
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns An awe-inspiring children's book about beauty in Islam and colors pervading the everyday life of a young Muslim girl. Beauty
Rediscovering Life A life-transforming book about freedom, contentment, and fearlessness. Transformation
When the Blue Heron Flies Prayer-poems which affirm wonder in everyday life. Wonder
Click 2 Save An accessible, practical, and enlightening book on digital ministry and the church's use of social media to enrich and extend its mission. Faith
Forged in the Fiery Furnace A vivid illustration of the vigor and resiliency of African American spirituality. Faith
Seven Keys to Spiritual Wellness A spiritual regimen for the health and well-being of your soul. Faith
Marvelously Made An edifying work on the body as a temple of God, a vehicle of revelation and spiritual transformation. Gratitude
Inner River An exploration of Eastern Orthodox mysticism and the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. Love
The Way to Love Thirty-one meditations on the way to love, peace, joy and openness. Love