Book Reviews

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Just Like Rube Goldberg By Sarah Aronson An improbable and inefficient chain reaction of a life that winds up making perfect sense. Imagination
You Are Home By Evan Turk A poetic immersion in the sights, smells, and sounds of these cherished lands. Beauty
My Shoes and I (Mis Zapatos Y Yo) By Rene Colato Lainez A bilingual picture book about the rugged journey a boy and his shoes make from El Salvador to the United States. Questing
Summer By Cao Wenxuan How the animals discover cooperation's power to ward off heat. Kindness
Hildegard of Bingen By Demi The story of the multi-talented mystic, musician, and saint who was one of the most influential people of her time. Devotion
River Rescue By Jennifer Keats Curtis, Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc. The true story of the Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research team's efforts to save wildlife after oil spills. Compassion
Zen Happiness By Jon J. Muth Charmingly illustrated aphorisms that bring forth joy. Joy
Noah Builds an Ark By Kate Banks An urban child's take-off on the traditional Bible story, with an emphasis on ecological stewardship. Kindness
Margaret's First Holy Week By Jon M. Sweeney The latest adventures in prayer, penance, and liturgy of the Pope's adopted cat. Faith
You Are Light By Aaron Becker A poetic die-cut book that draws out the radiance in nature and each of us. You
The Boy Who Touched the Stars By José M. Hernández The true story of how José M. Hernández became an astronaut. Vision
The Song of Spring By Hendrik Jonas A cheerful and funny book about a little bird who forgets his song for attracting friends and winds up with a surprising collection of them. Hope
A Friend Like Iggy By Kathryn Cole A true tale about an accredited facilitator dog providing support to kids who disclose abuse. Being Present
Maybe Tomorrow? By Charlotte Agell A book about the power of patient friendship to lessen our sorrows. Being Present
Ojiichan's Gift By Chieri Uegaki How a girl's love of her grandfather's Zen garden becomes the touchstone of her creative response to grief. Kindness
The Silence Slips In By Alison Hughes An appealing depiction of the Silence as a gentle and protective creature who can be called when needed. Silence
Wish By Chris Saunders A charming tale about a rabbit who uses his three wishes to support his friends. Questing
The Boy Who Grew a Forest By Sophia Ghotz A boy saddened by deforestation in India's Brahmaputra River region enriches the soil and starts planting saplings. Transformation
If I Was the Sunshine By Julie Fogliano, Loren Long Poetic reflections on nature, connections, and love. Connections
The Biggest Puddle in the World By Mark Lee A three-day downpour leads two young children to explore where water comes from and where it goes. Connections