Book Reviews

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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
Brothers and Sisters By Ariel Andrés Almada, Jon Brokenbrow (translator) A delightful book about the happiness siblings bring, even when they're sometimes a nuisance. Love
Dinosaurs Living in MY HAIR!3 By Jayne M. Rose-Vallee A fun, enthusiastic introduction to caring for marine life. Enthusiasm
Just Help By Sonia Sotomayor A cheerful book emphasizing the power of collaborative efforts. Kindness
Out on a Limb By Jordan Morris A warmly understanding story about recovery from a broken leg. Transformation
Love in the Library By Maggie Tokuda-Hall A heart-stirring book about love flourishing even in the unjust conditions of an incarceration camp. Love
The Unwinding By Jackie Morris A collection of short vignettes rich with images, meant to ease the soul. Imagination
Justice Is ... By Preet Bharara Scenes from the lives of those who embody the spiritual practice of justice. Justice
Walking toward Peace By Kathleen Krull An invitation to find our own ways to make the world a more peaceful place. Peace
We Are Still Here By Traci Sorell An impeccably researched, illuminating book about the resilience of Native Nations and their citizens. Vision
Where Is Bina Bear? By Mike Curato A whimsical picture book for shy children and their understanding friends. Hospitality
I Can Help By Reem Faruqi A true-to-life story of how we can learn from even serious mistakes like hurting others. Kindness
Change Sings By Amanda Gorman A soaring ode to inner and outer transformation. Transformation
Our Subway Baby By Peter Mercurio A tale of spontaneous compassion, tenderness, and amazing synchronicity. Love
Words to Make a Friend By Donna Jo Napoli A playful demonstration of how friendship across languages and cultures can emerge. Hospitality
The First Blade of Sweetgrass By Suzanne Greenlaw, Gabriel Frey A book cultivating reverence by reminding us of the immense respect which nature's gifts deserve. Reverence
The Wisdom of Trees By Lita Judge Poetry and the latest scientific research about trees' communication and cooperation. Connections
Three Lines in a Circle By Michael G. Long How a simple and bold design representing nuclear disarmament came to inspire people around the world. Peace