When young readers are dealing with challenging times, the right book can often make all the difference. Whether it’s big changes like a family move or medical diagnosis, new challenges like bullying or a doctor’s visit, or family hardships like grief or mental health conditions, books that tackle tough subjects in sensitive ways can help … Continue reading Facing Big Changes and Challenges with Sensitive, Supportive Reads
Hello, friends! Our book today is Still Mine, written by Jayne Pillemer and illustrated by Sheryl Murray, a bittersweet look at love, loss, and remembrance. The people we love occupy such special places in our lives, especially in the things we do together. Those moments of splashing in rain puddles, playing at the playground, dancing … Continue reading Still Mine (Jayne Pillemer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lizzy and the Cloud by The Fan Brothers, a magical meditation on loving and letting go. Every Saturday, Lizzy and her parents go for a walk in the park. And while most of the children there are drawn to the puppet shows and carousel, today, Lizzy heads straight for … Continue reading Lizzy and the Cloud (The Fan Brothers)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Grandma’s Photos, written by Özge Bahar Sunar, illustrated by Senta Urgan, and translated by Amy Marie Spangler, a bittersweet look at aging, loss, and memory. Ali’s grandmother seems confused sometimes; her eyes and ears aren’t as sharp as they once were, she needs help during meals, and she … Continue reading My Grandma’s Photos (Özge Bahar Sunar)
Hello, friends. We’re back today with an advantageously-timed review: Death of Cupcake: A Child’s Experience With Loss, written by Susan Nicholas, MD and illustrated by Basia Tran, a transcendental look at what happens to loved ones when they leave this world. Like the seasons, all things must change, going through a cycle of aging and … Continue reading Death of Cupcake: A Child’s Experience With Loss (Susan Nicholas, MD)
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