Book Reviews

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Little Snow Bear By Hazel Lincoln Little Snow Bear on a quest for the sun in the midst of the cold and dark winter at the top of the world. Questing
13 Planets By David A. Aguilar A guided tour to the changes in our galactic neighborhood. Wonder
What's Hiding in There? By Daniela Drescher Encouragement to walk in nature with a sense of wonder and mystery. X-The Mystery
Am I Really Different? By Evelien van Dort Affirms the individuality of all those who feel different and celebrates the mystical perception that all are worthy of admiration. You
All the World By Liz Garton Scanlon Proclaims that the world is a friendly place filled with many bounties and pleasures. Unity
Bear in Pink Underwear By Todd H. Doodler A whimsical children's book shows how people can ridicule you one minute and then praise you the next. Shadow
Bunny's Lessons By Harriet Ziefert A children’ picture book about the lessons we learn from friends who are our best teachers. Teachers
Interrupting Chicken By David Ezra Stein A zany tale about a little chicken's impatience and creativity. You
Mad at Mommy By Komako Sakai A simple story which shows children that anger is an emotion that comes and then goes but parental love lasts a long time and is forgiving. Love
Zero Kisses for Me By Manuela Monari A perky story about a little boy who declares his independence in the morning but still needs demonstrations of his mother's love at night. Love
The Sun Seed By Jan Schubert A wonderful children’s picture book about Mother Earth’s nurturing powers and the growth of a plant into a golden flower. Nurturing
Questions, Questions By Marcus Pfister A perfect children’s picture book designed as a spur to wonder, mystery, and imagination. Questing
A Sick Day for Amos McGee By Philip C. Stead A universally appealing children's picture book about friendship and the reciprocal nature of kindness. Kindness
Shadow By Suzy Lee A children's book that heralds the imaginative play of a little girl who has an adventure in the attic of her home. Imagination
Yoko’s Show-and-Tell By Rosemary Wells A sprightly story affirming cross-cultural values and forgiveness. Forgiveness
Red Sings from Treetops By Joyce Sidman Honors the beauty and variety of the four seasons and the beauty all around us and within us. Beauty
Images of God for Young Children By Marie-Hélène Delval A helpful resource for parents who want to expose their children to some of the many images of God in the Bible. Devotion
Zen Shorts By Jon J. Muth An enchanting introduction to Zen for young children. Attention
So Close By Natalia Colombo A brief little drama about a duck and a fox who pass each other each day on the way to work but are too shy or preoccupied to pay attention. Hospitality
Stone Soup By Jon J. Muth A traditional folk tale adapted to the setting of China where a closed-off village learns the spiritual rewards of sharing. Kindness