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…
Children’s Books
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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….
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Squash & Pumpkin: #Squash Goals
Two best friends excitedly embrace the fall season. But this year, Squash is not feeling it. Her bestie, Pumpkin, is getting the gourd glory. She’s a rockstar! From drinks to…
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Nisha’s Just-Right Christmas Tree
Little Nisha insists on a big tree, but her parents remind her that they live in a small apartment. That doesn’t deter Nisha from believing in the impossible—”a tree as…
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Goodbye Bella: A Pet Loss Story
This beautifully illustrated storybook by Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner with illustrations by Svetlana Urbanowicz in my opinion, is required reading for families with pets. A time will come when…
