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Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! By April Pulley Sayre A story challenging children to see themselves as caretakers for turtles and the many perils these animals face. Kindness
Say Hello, Lily By Deborah Lakritz The story of a shy little Jewish girl's transformation after making friends at Shalom House, a place for older people. Transformation
Namaste! By Diana Cohn A young Tibetan girl teaches us the joy and the hospitality at the heart of "Namaste," the Buddhist practice of saluting the Divine in others. Reverence
The Story of the Wind Children By Sibylle von Olfers A fanciful tale about the adventures of a young boy and a wind sprite. Play
Hanukkah Haiku By Harriet Ziefert Haiku poetry combined with exquisite paintings in this enchanting children's book make the celebration of Hanukkah a total delight. Joy
Tashlich at Turtle Rock By Anna Schnur-Fishman, Susan Schnur A splendid children's book about a Jewish family's New Year ritual for forgiveness, letting go, and new beginnings. Forgiveness
The Blue House Dog By Deborah Blumenthal An affecting tale about love, loss, and the unspoken ties which bring dogs and human beings together. Love
Passover By Harriet Ziefert An exquisite children's book about Passover, remembrance, and the beauty of each element on the seder table. Beauty
The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane By C. M. Millen A young monk in an Irish monastery during the Middle Ages models reverence for nature and love of beauty. Beauty
Sivu's Six Wishes By Jude Daly A wonderful picture book adapted from a Taoist tale about the blessings and bounties of creativity. Imagination
Up, Up, Up! By Susan Reed A salute to the exhilarations of human flight by three children in a hot-air balloon. Play
Bear in Love By Samantha Davis An enchanting children's picture book about the adventures and delights of falling in love. Love
Milo Armadillo By Jan Fearnley The story of a little girl who learns to let go of her idea of possessing a fluffy pink rabbit and treasure a unique gift from her grandmother. Yearning
Dear Primo By Duncan Tonatiuh Letters between two cousin who have never met reveal all they have in common even though one lives in an American city and the other on a Mexican farm. Unity
Windows with Birds By Karen Ritz A children's book about a cat coping with change after his boy moves to an apartment. Transformation
Which Way? By Marthe Jocelyn A handy guidebook for little children on the signs which help us find our way to where we are going. Questing
My Friends the Flowers By William Lach Encourages children to see flowers as friends and companions on our ecological journey together. Nurturing
Whose Shoes By Steven R. Swinburne Uses shoes as a teaching tool to help children respect the diversity of people and jobs. Openness
The Red Scarf By Anne Villeneuve How a cab driver is launched on an adventure that opens his heart. Kindness
What About Bear? By Suzanne Bloom A children's book about friendship as acting from the heart and not excluding anyone from the circle of our fellow-feeling. Love