Book Reviews

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A Bus Called Heaven By Bob Graham A spiffy children's story about the yearning for community and the heroics of a little girl. Unity
Little Lamb, Have You Any Wool? By Isabel Minhos Martins A delightful children's story about a boy and a girl and their interdependence with their pet lamb. Unity
Dreams Around the World By Takashi Owaki A hopeful children's book of stories and dreams of thirteen children around the world. Yearning
Animals . . . and Their Families By Barbara Nascimbeni An informative children's book that provides an up-close and personal encounter with a variety of members of the animal kingdom. Reverence
Doors in the Air By David Weale A charming children's book about a creative and wonder-filled little boy who loves doors and sees them as passage ways to faraway places. Reverence
How? By Catherine Ripley A top-drawer children's book with answers to 100 questions about nature, animals, people, and places. Questing
Kokeshi: Yumi By Annalore Parot A sense-luscious children's book that is a cross-cultural gem. Play
How Do You Feel? By Anthony Browne An edifying children's book about feelings and the wide range of emotions that are available in life. Meaning
The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales By Alexandra Kohn, Sherab Chodzin Thirteen Buddhist stories that teach this path and its special wisdom. Meaning
Outside Your Window By Nicola Davies A stunning children's book pointing out the wonders and miracles taking place outside your window during each of the four seasons. Attention
The Matatu By Eric Walters An appealing children's book with an African folktale and a nice portrait of the loving connection between a little boy and his grandfather. Justice
My Mama Earth By Susan B. Katz A perfect children's picture book for Earth Day. Wonder
Little Bird By Germano Zullo A marvelous and captivating parable about freedom, soul singing, and joy. Kindness
Picture My Day By Severine Cordier A children's scapbook that engenders the spiritual practice of gratitude. Meaning
A Leaf Can Be . . . By Laura Purdie Salas An earth-cherishing children's book about the wonders of tree leaves. Reverence
Nibbles' Garden By Charlotte Middleton A fetching tale about the spiritual firepower of creativity and transformation. Transformation
Lola Reads to Leo By Anna McQuinn A heartfelt tale of a little girl who cherishes books, reading, and sharing stories. Nurturing
Earth Day, Birthday! By Maureen Wright Story about how a disagreement among animals in the jungle opens the door to a both/and view of the world and reality. Openness
Let's Have a Tree Party! By David Martin A playful celebration of party animals in a tree. Play
Backseat A-B-See By Maria van Lieshout A playful children's picture book about road signs. Meaning