Book Reviews

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In the Garden By Elizaabeth Spurr A little boy's expression of his nurturing instinct in gardening. Nurturing
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? By Mo Willems A whimsical children's book about courtesy and sharing. Kindness
Chloe, Instead By Micah Player A colorful children's book conveying a child's mixed feelings about her baby sister. Love
Mooshka By Julie Paschkis An exquisitely written and illustrated children's book about ancestors, stories, and sharing. Connections
New York, Baby! By Ward Jenkins An adventurous day trip to New York City. Joy
Isabella's Garden By Glenda Millard A lovely depiction of a garden and its interdependence with other elements of the natural world. Connections
Homer, the Library Cat By Reeve Lindbergh The quest of a cat who lives in a quiet house with a quiet woman to find another place in his town where silence is appreciated. Silence
A New Year's Reunion By Yu Li-Qiong A tender and touching story about a father-daughter reunion in China that is far too short. Love
A You're Adorable By Martha Alexander A little children's primer on feeling loved and lovable. Love
I Lay My Stitches Down By Cynthia Grady Poetic portraits about how African-American slaves tried to keep their souls alive. Nurturing
Listen, Listen By Phillis Gershator A picture book that reminds us of the treasure trove of sounds from each of the four seasons we can savor with our ears. Listening
The Flyaway Blanket By Allan Peterkin A children's picture book that tutors us in loving and cherishing the things we own. Love
I Took the Moon for a Walk By Carolyn Curtis An enchanting adventure of a kind and wonder-filled boy who takes his new companion for a walk at night. Imagination
Room Enough for Daisy By Debbie Waldman, Rita Feutl The trials of a little girl who thinks she needs a bigger room to hold all her stuff until her mother comes up with a better solution. Beauty
Yawn By Sally Symes A playful children's book about the contagious nature of yawns. Connections
Steps and Stones By Gail Silver An elegant children's teaching story about Thich Nhat Hanh's practice of befriending one's anger. Transformation
I'm Like You, You're Like Me By Cindy Gainer A multicultural children's picture book that affirms and celebrates the ways we are both alike and different. Unity
One Love By Cedella Marley A feel-good children's picture book based on a popular reggae song by Bob Marley. Joy
Little Penguin By Jonathan London A children's book that draws out our respect for penguins as hearty survivors. Reverence
Willy By Geert De Kockere A clever children's book about an elephant as a spiritual teacher who gives it all he's got by living fully in the moment. Teachers