Book Reviews

New Releases Print & E-Books Audiobooks Audio Programs For Children
ABCs of Greek Myths By Honor Cargill-Martin, Kathleen Marcotte 26 Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes for young board-book readers to meet. X-The Mystery
Our Cities Depend on Us By Victoria Tentler-Krylov Ecological wonders in 13 cities to inspire the world's future environmentalists. Vision
Little Helper By Regina Linke An exquisitely illustrated tale in which a boy discovers connections in his community's needs. Connections
Navigating Night By Julie Leung A tale of deepened understanding as an immigrant father and daughter make food deliveries together. Transformation
Talking Books By Jenny Lacika An inspiring true story about the origins of audiobooks. Listening
Beatrix and the Unicorn By Lita Judge A girl's heartening quest for a real unicorn. Compassion
Just One Gift By Linda Sue Park Children recount what they wish they could give to someone important to them. Imagination
The Dark Is For By Jane Kohuth Comforting, uplifting scenes that convey the value of darkness. Openness
Sweet, Sweet Memory By Tonya Engel How remembering that everyone and everything goes on and on helps a bereaved granddaughter. Meaning
Little Monk Writes Rain By Hsu-Kung Liu, Rachel Wang Yung-Hsin (translator) How a monk's ability to write only a single word makes all the difference in a time of drought. Being Present
Red River Rose By Carole Lindstrom The coming-of-age story of a courageous girl during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Questing
Because of a Shoe By Julie Fogliano How troubles getting out the door can, in the end, remind us that love endures all. Love
A Year of Kites By Monisha Bajaj Diverse cultural traditions of kite flying as experienced by children. Connections
Goldfinches By Mary Oliver A not-to-be-missed artist's rendition of Mary Oliver's poem about thistle-and-goldfinch interdependence. Reverence
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne By Laura Alary The biography of a woman inspired by wonder to study the stars. Vision
We Remember Your Baptism By Meta Herrick Carlson A celebration of baptism and the gift of God's love. Faith
Troubled Waters By Carole Boston Weatherford A mighty river bearing testimony to the power of the yearning for freedom. Justice
We Can Help! By Vivian French Simple, practical ways a young child can help an ill or injured friend or family member. Compassion
Ramadan for Everyone By Aya Khalil An inside look into a young girl's experience of Ramadan. Unity
Sing Up the Earth! By Cheryl Hellner A joyful celebration of creativity that also suggests ways to respond to tragedy. Reverence