Book Reviews

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Bless the Earth By June Cotner (editor), Nancy Tupper Ling (editor) Poems for cherishing and stewarding Earth's gifts. Reverence
The Moon Moved In By Sue Soltis A whimsical book about an unlikely friendship that gives the Earth a new wobble. Wonder
The Library in the Woods By Calvin Alexander Ramsey How a library can open new worlds, even amid the realities of the mid-20th-century segregated South. Meaning
Island Storm By Brian Floca Lyrical beauty and drama as two children explore their boundaries of risk with a big storm's approach. Questing
Living Bridges By Sandhya Acharya A fictional tale based on the real-life wonder of bridges woven from tree roots. Reverence
The Wanting Monster By Martine Murray A metaphor about seeds of greed that undermine Earth's well-being — and how to heal their harm. Shadow
Where Are You, Brontë? By Tomie dePaola, Barbara McClintock A final tribute to beloved author Tomie dePaola and his dog, Brontë. Love
Twigs and Stones By Joy Cowley A story about a lizard and a snake who overcome misunderstandings to restore their friendship. Shadow
Are You a Friend of Dorothy? By Kyle Lukoff A lively, fascinating, and true story of LGBTQ solidarity. Unity
Big Enough By Regina Linke An exquisitely illustrated tale of a boy whose confidence grows through his encounter with an ox. You
Paloma Flies Away By Maria J. Guarda The hopeful story of a child who flees her homeland to escape a dictator and later gets to return. Being Present
A Kid's Guide to Saving the Planet By Paul Douglas Encouragement to reach for the limitless opportunities to create a more sustainable world. Vision
The One and Only Rumi By Rabiah York A radiant story of how Rumi's experience as a young refugee helped shape his teachings. Hope
Stalactite and Stalagmite By Drew Beckmeyer A quirky, enlightening look at the parade of eons from the perspective of two mineral formations. Transformation
Zonia's Rain Forest By Juana Martinez-Neal A tender introduction to the Amazon rain forest's beauty and its call for help. Beauty
A Ring for a King By Martha Seif Simpson How a ring offers sage wisdom and helps restore a resilient boy's fortunes. Being Present
The Quiet One By Yiting Lee How a shy child learns to speak up with the aid of a robot she creates. Transformation
The Boy Who Lost His Spark By Maggie O'Farrell A child's quest to integrate life's enchantment with his dawning maturity. Questing
The Couch in the Yard By Kate Hoefler A wondrous reminder of the people and "junk" we love to the moon and back. Wonder
Tios and Primos By Jacqueline Alcántara A lively story about overcoming language barriers thanks to familial love. Hospitality