Hello, friends! Our book today is Jameon’s Closet by Shauna Havlina and Leanne Richter, an allegorical story to help children understand the purpose and practice of counseling and therapy. Jameon has a problem: his Grandma wants him to clean out his closet today. See, Jameon has been hiding the things he hasn’t wanted to deal … Continue reading Jameon’s Closet (Shauna Havlina & Leanne Richter)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow, written by Michelle Cuevas and illustrated by Sydney Smith, a fantastic fairy tale about having the courage to explore the world outside one’s comfort zone. Smoot is a precocious little shadow with a curious nature and a yearning to be free. The boy he is … Continue reading Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow (Michelle Cuevas)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Now by Antoinette Portis, a lovely meditation on the simple pleasures of living in the moment. An exhilarating breeze blows through a little girl’s hair; this is her favorite breeze. She holds a crimson autumn leaf the same span as her face; this is her favorite leaf. With each … Continue reading Now (Antoinette Portis)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the wonderfully empowering I Am Enough, written by Grace Byers and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo, a girl-power celebration for all shapes, sizes, and skin tones. “Like the sun, I’m here to shine,” the rhyming text begins, and each page that follows offers an affirmation of all the strength, … Continue reading I Am Enough (Grace Byers)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mama’s Belly, written by Kate Hosford and illustrated by Abigail Halpin, a vibrantly-colored, yet quiet and touching, look at a little girl as her family prepares for a new baby. The unnamed young protagonist knows her baby sister is on the way - she can see the swell of … Continue reading Mama’s Belly (Kate Hosford)
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