Book Reviews

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If America Were a Village By David J. Smith A thought-provoking overview of America's diversity and contrasts. Meaning
Praying in Color By Sybil MacBeth A playful book that helps children get in touch with their inner artist and connect with God and others through prayer. Devotion
Nico & Lola By Meggan Hill A thoroughly delightful children's book about a boy who learns many aspects of kindness while caring for a dog. Kindness
Ten Amazing People and How They Changed the World By Maura D. Shaw A biographical journey through the lives and work of 10 spiritual leaders who sought to make the world a better place. Meaning
Why War Is Never a Good Idea By Alice Walker Hard-hitting poems and paintings that proclaim the immorality and insanity of war. Peace
Same Same By Marthe Jocelyn, Tom Slaughter An imaginative childhood introduction into a world of similarities. Unity
Big and Small, Room for All By Jo Ellen Bogart A magical children's book that induces wonder about things large and small in the universe. Wonder
Thich Nhat Hanh By Maura D. Shaw A sturdy little spiritual biography of the Zen monk written for elementary school-age children. Being Present
The Last Night of Ramadan By Maissa Hamed An informative children's book about Muslim celebrations during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Devotion
Grandpa's Soup By Eiko Kadono A simple, elegant and richly spiritual story for children that affirms the practice of hospitality. Hospitality
Gandhi By Maura D. Shaw An edifying spiritual biography of India's leader for school-age children. Justice
Hello, Good-bye By Arlene Alda A delightful children's book that is an eye-treat and a celebration of opposites in everyday life. Imagination
Whitefoot By Wendell Berry An enchanting children's book that salutes the survival skills of a little mouse swept away in a flood. Meaning
Moody Cow Meditates By Kerry Lee MacLean A salty, satisfying, and clever children's parable about meditation as a wise and effective anger management tool. Attention
The Little Toy Shop By Frances Wolfe A Christmas tale about a Bunny searching for love and a heart that accepts him. Love
A Child's Book of Blessings and Prayers By Eliza Blanchard A wonderful collection of blessings and prayers for children from different religious traditions. Devotion
Time Is When By Beth Gleick A snappy and wonder-inducing children's book on the many sides of time. Being Present
Thing-Thing By Cary Fagan A delightful children's book that salutes the yearning for love and acceptance that resides within all things. Love
I Love Dirt! By Jennifer Ward 52 activities arranged by season to spur a sense of wonder in children about the natural world. Wonder
My Travels with Clara By Mary Tavener Homes A delightful true account of a rhinoceros's journey through Europe in the eighteenth century written for children eight years and older. Wonder