Book Reviews

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Little Prayers for Everyday Life By Traci Smith Comforting prayers to meet the varied moments of a child's days. Devotion
A Library By Nikki Giovanni An inspiring ode to the power of books to open new worlds to us. Imagination
Night on the Sand By Monica Mayper A story about two refugees who find that mutual sharing and caring provide vital support amid catastrophic displacement. Hope
A Synagogue Just Like Home By Alice Blumenthal McGinty An endearing story about hospitality as a shared practice. Hospitality
I Love You, Blue By Barroux Encouragement to care for the oceans and all their creatures. Reverence
The Monster Parade By Wendy O'Leary Practices for recognizing and working with difficult emotions. Shadow
Apple and Magnolia By Laura Gehl A tale about the power of unusual friendships. Hope
I Am Golden By Eva Chen An invitation to self-love for Asian Americans and all children. You
Little Bear By Dawn Casey An honest, wise, and reverent book about interspecies relationship. Reverence
Every Dog in the Neighborhood By Philip C. Stead Endearing tales of human-and-dog encounters, building toward creation of a neighborhood dog park. Connections
A Is for Always By Linda Katherine Cutting A perceptive book celebrating the joys and challenges of adoption. Love
Little Houses By Kevin Henkes A seaside story that sparks spontaneous wonder and helps build it into a lifelong practice. Wonder
I Am Thinking My Life By Allysun Atwater Encouragement for mindfully creating the life you wish to live. Imagination
A Penguin's Quest By Scott McDermott Support for following even seemingly impossible dreams. Questing
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free By Alice Faye Duncan The quest for freedom, seen through the eyes of the leader of the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Vision
Daddy Speaks Love By Leah Henderson Reflections on the bond between fathers and children, building a more compassionate world. Love
Sing, Wrestle, Spin By Jennifer Grant Embodied ways for kids (and everyone) to pray. Being Present
The Good for Nothing Tree By Amy-Jill Levine, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso How hope and love can bring life-affirming growth that goes beyond expectations. Hope
Sophie Learns to Be Brave By Joan Halifax A meditation on being safe and free, wrapped into a story about wishing well for others. Being Present
I Am Quiet By Andie Powers An acknowledgment that a quiet child can be vibrant and bold. You