Jubilee Jumps for Joy
This children’s picture book, written by Brenton Jackson and illustrated by Alex Aldrich Barrett, makes me want to jump into this world and celebrate with little Jubilee. The darling character,…
Children’s Books
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Earth Day Must-Reads
6 Environmental books with small steps that make a big difference in saving our planet Environmentally conscious behavior (in a disposable society that’s warming the planet every day) is just…
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We Remember Your Baptism
This heartwarming children’s picture book was written by Meta Herrick Carlson and illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi, who dedicated it to their godchildren. We Remember Your Baptism has a poetic cadence as…
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
A very clever children’s picture book, written by Laura Alary and illustrated by Ana Eguaras. It’s a story based on the author’s own experiences and the memories her children carry…
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Two-List Thanksgiving
The reader follows along with a little girl helping her mother prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a blended family. When the American and Korean traditions mix, they’ve become the perfect tradition…
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Race to Kindness
This children’s picture book is filled with inspiration for doing kind acts at home and in the community. Written by TIME 2021 Kid of the Year Orion Jean and illustrated…
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The Power of Storytelling With Children
Another successful extension of writing and authoring books is storytelling. It’s an art form, and many writers and authors work diligently to master the craft, connecting with audiences, engaging readers,…
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Lily’s Dream: A Fairy Friendship
Lily is a young fairy desperate to stretch her wings and fly. Unfortunately, she’s tried everything, but nothing seems to work. Then her mother gives her a special anklet to…
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Bella and Bird Explore Anger
This children’s picture book, written by Deana Plaskon, PhD, LMHC, and illustrated by Lea Marie Ravottie, explores anger—its origins, outbursts, emotional processing, and mindful management. It tells the tale of…
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Lesedi’s Little Light
This children’s picture book, written by Bakang Tshegofatso Akoonyatse and illustrated by Malachy Nwabuzor, tells the story of a young girl, Lesedi, who brought light into the world at birth….
