Book Reviews

New Releases Print & E-Books Audiobooks Audio Programs For Children
Loving Kindness By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Vicky Armstrong (editor), Katy Flint (editor) A gem-like compassion practice for preschool children. Kindness
Mary and the Gardener By Paul Kerensa A retelling of the gospel story in which a strangely familiar gardener comforts Mary Magdalene in her grief. Devotion
The Gift of Eid By Shifa Saltagi Safadi A Muslim spin on The Gift of the Magi, showing that love is what we most need. Meaning
The Keeper of Stories By Caroline Kusin Pritchard How thousands of volunteers saved 170,000 rare and sacred books from fire damage. Reverence
Toto By Hyewon Yum A tale about befriending birthmarks and anything that sets us apart from others. Kindness
How Sweet the Sound By Kwame Alexander Inspiration to keep the sweet sound of the people alive. Imagination
Victor, the Wolf with Worries By Catherine Rayner A story about feeling at home in your own skin (or fur). Peace
The Elephant and the Purim Crown By Haviva Kierzenblat How a girl's generous care gives an elephant a new lease on life. Compassion
Thread by Thread By Alice Brière-Haquet, Sarah Ardizzone (Translator) Encouragement to rebuild thread by thread when everything has unraveled. Hope
Girls on the Rise By Amanda Gorman A soul rallying cry for girls and their allies. Vision
Ping's Perfect Pot By Helen H. Wu Lunar New Year's traditions seen through the lens of a girl's persistent creativity. Enthusiasm
Chinese Mythology By Aaron Hwang Fascinating myths of creation, heaven, earth, rebels, and more. Questing
In Praise of Mystery By Ada Limón An awe-inspiring poem that's making a journey to one of Jupiter's moons on a NASA spacecraft. X-The Mystery
The Cat Way By Sara Lundberg, B.J. Woodstein (translator) An extra-special book about the changes of perspective into which animals can lead us. Being Present
Winter Solstice Wish By Kate Allen Fox A reassuring tale of a solstice celebration that unites a community — and connects with the whole world. Peace
Oy, Santa! By Joyce Schriebman A witty exchange of letters between a Jewish boy and Santa Claus that promotes religious understanding. Openness
Good Night Thoughts By Max Greenfield A story about facing and overcoming bedtime anxiety. Peace
One Light By Christie Matheson A reminder that our lights shine more brightly together. Unity
In the Winter Woods By Daniela Kulot, Elisabeth Lauffer (translator) Charming encouragement for mutual support in hard times. Unity
Dalmartian By Lucy Ruth Cummins A heartwarming, humorous look at what happens when you invite in a stranger. Hospitality