Book Reviews

New Releases Print & E-Books Audiobooks Audio Programs For Children
Together We Grow By Susan Vaught A metaphor for how we can all benefit from being inclusive. Unity
Margaret's Night in St. Peter's By Jon M. Sweeney The further endearing adventures of the Pope's cat, this time on Christmas Eve. Questing
A Whale of a Mistake By Ioana Hobai The perils and potentials of a mistake swallowing you whole. You
We Are Water Protectors By Carole Lindstrom A vibrant reminder of water's sacredness and our responsibility to safeguard it from harm. Reverence
The Seed of Compassion By His Holiness The Dalai Lama An autobiography of the Dalai Lama's growth in compassion. Compassion
A Very Big Problem By Amy-Jill Levine, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso A heartening look at God's intervention when each part of creation vies to be loved most. Unity
Outside In By Deborah Underwood A warm, evocative reminder — essential during the pandemic — that we belong to the outdoors no matter where we are. Wonder
Freedom We Sing By Amyra Leon An exuberant, colorful, love-filled story that conveys the experience of embracing freedom. Questing
If We Were Gone By John Coy An exploration of how quickly plants and trees can reclaim a landscape in our absence. Transformation
Emily's Idea By Christine Evans How an inspired project like making multi-cultural paper-doll chains can spread around the world. Connections
Why Do We Cry? By Fran Pintadera Gentle and honest reassurance about the many reasons for tears. Compassion
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse By Charlie Mackesy Tender and timeless wisdom accompanied by poignantly beautiful ink and watercolor illustrations. Kindness
Things That Go Away By Beatrice Alemagna A funny, touching account of bubbles, tears, fears, and other things that transform. Transformation
William's Getaway By Annika Dunklee An appealing story for cooped-up children about an older boy's change of heart toward his tag-along little brother. Kindness
Lilah Tov Good Night By Ben Gundersheimer A beautifully illustrated bedtime tale that doubles as a poignant refugee story. Hope
Equality's Call By Deborah Diesen An inspiring reminder of the ongoing fight to make a founding ideal a reality for all. Justice
The Perfectly Perfect Wish By Lisa Mantchev How considering the needs of others allows a single wish to blossom into many. Yearning
Beautiful Shades of Brown By Nancy Churnin The true story of an African-American artist whose love of her craft brought her paintings to the National Portrait Gallery. Vision
Flight for Freedom By Kristen Fulton A story of courage, creativity, and resilience in the face of a repressive regime. Hope
A Way with Wild Things By Larissa Theule How a shy girl who loves nature discovers her voice. Reverence