Book Reviews

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The Blue Hour By Isabelle Simler A gorgeous book illustrating many examples of blues in nature. Reverence
The Land of Nod By Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Hunter A creative rendering of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1885 poem by a gifted English illustrator. You
Laundry Day By Jessixa Bagley A spunky story about two badgers celebrating creativity as an antidote to boredom. Imagination
What Will Grow? By Jennifer Ward A handy children's picture book on the pleasures and practical details of gardening. Nurturing
Triangle By Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen A creatively designed children's picture book that celebrates the playfulness of friends. Play
Wake Up, City! By Erica Silverman An inspirational walk through a city with a father and his young daughter who tutor us in the arts of attention and imagination Wonder
Antoinette By Kelly DiPucchio A poodle puppy comes into her own as a heroine on the streets of Paris. Questing
The Want Monsters By Chelo Manchego A delightful spiritual parable about wants, embracing the greedy self, and befriending our troublesome emotions. Shadow
Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do! By Daisy Hirst A delightful story about two siblings who use drawings to express themselves. Love
All Kinds of Kisses By Heather Swain A delightfully illustrated children's about how a wide variety of animals express affection. Love
Play with Me! By Michelle Lee A lively and appealing celebration of friendship. Play
What to Do When You Feel Too Shy By Claire A. B. Freedman, Jacqueline B. Toner A self-help book for children packed with exercises for dealing with socially challenging situations. Nurturing
Creation By Cynthia Rylant A picture book illustrating the creation story as told in the St. James Bible. Beauty
Goodnight Everyone By Chris Haughton A colorful picture book to read at bedtime. Nurturing
The Four Questions By Byron Katie, Hans Wilhelm A retelling of the folktale Chicken Little to teach children the Work, a method of spiritual inquiry into thoughts and emotional responses. Questing
Good Morning, City By Pat Kiernan A picture book that celebrates all the ways a city wakes up each day. Attention
The Boy and The Book By David Michael Slater How a little boy learns to respect books. Reverence
Before Morning By Joyce Sidman A beautifully illustrated children's book that reveals the value of an invocation. Yearning
King Calm By Susan D. Sweet, Brenda S. Miles A good case for mindfulness as a spur to calm, wonder, and an appreciation of all the little things in life. Peace
The Friend Ship By Kat Yeh The quest of a lonely little hedgehog to find a friend. Questing