Bookends
Welcome to my obsession with children’s books–especially the ones that deal with everyday challenges in a fun and compelling way. I’ll share old classics, new gems, and everything in between to help support you and your kids (or just your kids if they like to read solo). Sign up for my Free Resource Kit and you’ll get my top-pick resources, delivered to your inbox each month on the full and new moon.
Each Kindness
Kindness is something that ripples out in all directions. But what happens if you haven’t been kind to someone? When a new girl comes to school,...
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
Sometimes you can’t wait for a friend to show up. You have to go out and find them. On the island where imaginary friends are created, a white...
I’m Sorry You Got Mad
Jack has to apologize to Zoe. Finding the right words is hard. And Jack isn’t ready because he’s still angry. With the gentle encouragement of his...
Brave
The strength of your ancestors, lives inside you. A young boy’s parents help him recognize how growing his hair connects him to his family and...
On a Summer Night
Everyone is sleeping. It’s a hot summer night. When a little girl wakes up, she wonders what woke her. She and her cat explore the beauty of the...
Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom
“Relax, be very still, and listen—listen carefully to this tale about…” So begins each of the 20 read aloud stories based on traditional Jakata...
Wish
Charlie Reese is 11 years old and has made the same wish every day since 4th grade. Her world is turned upside down when family problems arise and...
Planting a Rainbow
Watch a rainbow grow this summer in your very own backyard! In this classic board book for pre-schoolers, Caldecott Honor-winning author Lois...
When You Can Swim
Feel the freedom, wonder, and relaxation that comes from swimming in the most wonderful places. Jack Wong has created a lyrical picture book that...
I am We: A Book of Community
We don't exist alone. We’re all a part of something much bigger than ourselves. “Connected is what we are: part of a world-wide community, diverse...
Bompa’s Insect Expedition
Nakina and her twin brother Kaoru are going on a nature expedition with their Bompa (Japanese for Grandpa). But what can they find in their own...
And Then It’s Spring
Beautiful things need time to grow. It can feel like forever for change to happen. And then one day, just like that, the world around you changes. A...