Book Reviews

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Read Me a Story, Stella By Marie-Louise Gay An inspiring children's picture book about a smart little girl who shares what she learns from the books she reads with her inquisitive younger brother. Meaning
I Can't Do Anything! By Thierry Robberecht A playful children's picture book that challenges parents to teach and model manners to their children. Kindness
The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad A cathartic children's picture book about working with sadness as a passport into the kingdom of happiness. Joy
The Very Big Carrot By Satoe Tone A delightful children's picture book which makes a good case for imagination. Imagination
Ready and Waiting for You By Judi Moreillon A charming children's picture book about making the world a happier and better place through unexpected gifts of hospitality. Hospitality
Picture a Tree By Barbara Reid A creative children's picture book that dazzles us with the pleasures of trees as wonderful living beings. Imagination
The Cat with Seven Names By Tony Johnston An engaging children's book about a gregarious and wandering cat who visits six lonely people in his neighborhood and becomes their reliable companion. Connections
I'm Sorry, Grover By Ellen Fischer, Tilda Balsley A touching children's picture book centered around Rosh Hashanah and saying I'm sorry. Forgiveness
These Seas Count By Alison Formento A children's number book that reminds children of all the beings that inhabit the sea and encourages them to take care of the oceans. Beauty
Water Sings Blue By Kate Coombs An exquisite children's picture book celebrating the beauties of the ocean, beaches, fish, and other aspects of the natural world. Beauty
Is It Big or Is It Little? By Claudia Rueda A spiffy children's story about the scary world that's out there where things can be turned around in a blink. Transformation
Beautiful Bananas By Elizabeth Laird A plucky children's picture book about a brave little girl who maintains her inner peace during a series of obstacles in the jungle. Questing
Wait! Wait! By Hatsue Nakawaki An extraordinary children's picture book about the openness, wonder, and caring capacities of a young child. Play
Stick By Andy Pritchett An appealing children's tale about a puppy looking for a friend to play stick with him. Play
My Dad Thinks He's Funny By Katrina Germein A children's picture book about a light-hearted father who cracks jokes. Play
Little Owl Lost By Chris Haughton An endearing children's boardbook about the world as a friendly place where help is at hand when we are in trouble. Kindness
Dinosaur Kisses By David Ezra Stein A spunky children's story about a baby dinosaur's quest for a kiss of bliss. Play
My Blue Is Happy By Jessica Young A delicious children's picture book about colors, which we recommend with unmixed delight. Joy
Peck, Peck, Peck By Lucy Cousins A spunky children's tale about an energetic young woodpecker in search of pleasure pecks his way through a house. Joy
Ike's Incredible Ink By Brianne Farley A children's picture book about some of the challenges, obstacles, and rewards of the creative process. Imagination