Book Reviews

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A Is for Always By Linda Katherine Cutting A perceptive book celebrating the joys and challenges of adoption. Love
Little Houses By Kevin Henkes A seaside story that sparks spontaneous wonder and helps build it into a lifelong practice. Wonder
I Am Thinking My Life By Allysun Atwater Encouragement for mindfully creating the life you wish to live. Imagination
A Penguin's Quest By Scott McDermott Support for following even seemingly impossible dreams. Questing
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free By Alice Faye Duncan The quest for freedom, seen through the eyes of the leader of the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Vision
Daddy Speaks Love By Leah Henderson Reflections on the bond between fathers and children, building a more compassionate world. Love
Sing, Wrestle, Spin By Jennifer Grant Embodied ways for kids (and everyone) to pray. Being Present
The Good for Nothing Tree By Amy-Jill Levine, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso How hope and love can bring life-affirming growth that goes beyond expectations. Hope
Sophie Learns to Be Brave By Joan Halifax A meditation on being safe and free, wrapped into a story about wishing well for others. Being Present
I Am Quiet By Andie Powers An acknowledgment that a quiet child can be vibrant and bold. You
Brothers and Sisters By Ariel Andrés Almada, Jon Brokenbrow (translator) A delightful book about the happiness siblings bring, even when they're sometimes a nuisance. Love
Dinosaurs Living in MY HAIR!3 By Jayne M. Rose-Vallee A fun, enthusiastic introduction to caring for marine life. Enthusiasm
Just Help By Sonia Sotomayor A cheerful book emphasizing the power of collaborative efforts. Kindness
Out on a Limb By Jordan Morris A warmly understanding story about recovery from a broken leg. Transformation
Love in the Library By Maggie Tokuda-Hall A heart-stirring book about love flourishing even in the unjust conditions of an incarceration camp. Love
The Unwinding By Jackie Morris A collection of short vignettes rich with images, meant to ease the soul. Imagination
Justice Is ... By Preet Bharara Scenes from the lives of those who embody the spiritual practice of justice. Justice
Walking toward Peace By Kathleen Krull An invitation to find our own ways to make the world a more peaceful place. Peace
We Are Still Here By Traci Sorell An impeccably researched, illuminating book about the resilience of Native Nations and their citizens. Vision
Where Is Bina Bear? By Mike Curato A whimsical picture book for shy children and their understanding friends. Hospitality