Book Reviews

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Too Noisy! By Malachy Doyle An appealing children's book about a little one who leaves his noisy home and goes on a quest for peace and quiet. Silence
Over and Under the Snow By Kate Messner A wonder-inducing children's picture book that could function as an antidote to nature deficit disorder. Wonder
What Happens Next? By Nicola Davies A satisfying children's primer challenging kids to exercise their curiosity in regard to life in the animal world. Wonder
Don't Laugh at Giraffe By Rebecca Bender A delightful children's book that appreciates humor and playfulness but not laughing at friends. Play
Black Dog By Levi Pinfold An inventive children's book about facing fear and finding love. Love
Charley's First Night By Amy Heist An enchanting children's picture book about a puppy who draws out a little boy's latent nurturing abilities. Nurturing
Oddrey By Dave Whamond A sweet children's story about a little girl known by her classmates as a loner and oddball who wins their admiration with an act of creativity and service. You
You Are Stardust By Elin Kelsey A wonder-inducing children's book examining the spiritual practice of connections that link us with everything in the universe. Connections
Bow Wow Wiggle Waggle By Mary Newell DePalma An exuberant children's picture book about a boy and his playful dog. Play
It's Our Nature By Rebeca Orozco A charming, edifying children's book that presents ten animals as spiritual teachers. Teachers
Wanda and the Frogs By Barbara Azore A satisfying children's story about how Wanda's close encounter with frogs teaches her about letting go. Nurturing
Back to Front and Upside Down By Claire Alexander An important teaching children's story about a boy who learns it's okay to ask for help. Openness
Mr. Zinger's Hat By Cary Fagan A magical children's book about the delight that comes with the creation of stories. Imagination
The Shema in the Mezuzah By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso A children's tale about controversy, mezuzahs, and the Shema that affirms the value of the spiritual practice of listening. Listening
The Magic Clothesline By Andree Poulin A psychologically rich children's picture book about a boy, his dad who goes on a business trip, and a magical clothesline. Connections
Three Hens and a Peacock By Lester L. Laminack A sprightly children's story about three hens and a peacock who try an experiment and come away with new respect for each other. Gratitude
My Friend Is Sad By Mo Willems A delightful children's book about how true friendship means being present to those who are sad rather than trying to change them. Being Present
Zayde Comes to Live By Sheri Sinykin A profound children's primer on death, grief, and harvesting memories. Being Present
Oh! What a Surprise! By Suzanne Bloom A spunky children's book about the delights and the challenges of friendship. Wonder
The Wise Fool By Shahrukh Husain Short fables for children featuring the crazy wisdom of Mulla Nasruddin, a Sufi fool whose upside-down views of the world elicits our laughter and thoughts. Play