We All Play
We All Play vividly shows the connection between children and nature through play. In poetic verse, it details the way the animals “sniff and sneak, and peek and peep” and…
The Tiny Giant
The Tiny Giant is written as a poem dedicated to the life cycle of an oak tree. We see it throughout the seasons as a tiny acorn, slowly sprouting, and…
David Jumps In
This is a story not only about fitting in but about being included. It centers around a young boy on his first day at a new school. He brings one…
Pangolina
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Not only is it a great resource to learn about the pangolin, an endangered animal, but it also incorporates the reader into their…
Finding Om
Finding OM is the perfect introduction to meditation for children. The story is about a young girl named Anu. She is based on the author’s, who is a yoga educator…
Sunday Rain
I love this simple story. It combines the perfect amount of plot line and use of imagination. Sunday Rain features a young boy who just moved to a new place.…
Spork
Spork is a cute story about a spork, but on a deeper level a lighthearted metaphor for being biracial. Spork’s mom is a spoon and his dad is a fork…
Out of the Blue
I have degrees in science fields, so I always have a special place in my heart for children’s science books that take difficult topics and make them easy to comprehend.…
How Old Am I?
This book encapsulates the powerful project it stems from. The Inside Out Project was started by the artist JR. He travels the world taking large black and white photographs of…
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
This should be a required book on every child’s bookshelf. We Are Still Here presents Native American truths in the format of students giving presentations at school. It covers topics…
