Book Review
Watercolor Is for Everyone
Kateri Ewing’s "Watercolor Is for Everyone" encourages an intuitive, meditative practice to inspire original creations. Based on a workshop to encourage anyone to try their hand at watercolor, this step-by-step, lesson-filled book’s...
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Thank You, Me
"Thank You, Me" is a picture book focused on gratitude and holistic self-love. In Ellie Oop’s picture book "Thank You, Me" a child expresses loving gratitude for each part of her body. A nameless child wakes up and greets the day. She...
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Do You like Snow?
The expressive picture book Do You Like Snow? encourages trying new things before writing them off. In Joanie Leopold’s picture book Do You Like Snow?, a little girl must change her mind so she can play with her friends. A little girl...
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On These Magic Shores
In Yamile Saied Méndez’s "On These Magic Shores", a middle school girl takes care of her younger sisters after their mother disappears. Minnie’s mother is overwhelmed and overworked. Minnie tries to help by watching her siblings,...
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Pippa Park Raises Her Game
In Erin Yun’s enchanting "Pippa Park Raises Her Game", a girl starts a new school and tries to reinvent her image. Pippa’s mom lives in Korea, so her older sister Mina is raising her, though the sisters don’t always get along....
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Little Johnnie Goes to School
"Little Johnnie Goes to School" is a useful teaching tool related to children who are scared of school. In Johnnie Myers Sr.’s picture book "Little Johnnie Goes to School", children cope with the conflicts of going to school for the...
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Penny Helps Portia Face Her Fears
"Penny Helps Portia Face Her Fears" is a charming chapter book with friendship at its center. Penny is an adorable pit bull who was abandoned by her original family. She’s set free by a neighbor, but living on the streets, she’s...
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Becoming My Best Self
"Becoming My Best Self" is an instructional guide designed to help children lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Shamena Maharaj’s instructional picture book "Becoming My Best Self" is concerned with cultivating inner attributes with...