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Mar 30, 2020 · Three recent picture books can help children feel safe and happy even though their routines have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Quinn’s Promise Rock. Written by Christie Thomas, illustrated by Sydney Hanson. Harvest House, 2019. hardcover, 32 pages, 9 x 0.4 x 9 inches.
Mar 2, 2024 · This book is especially great for families going through the process of adoption and highlights themes of hope, love, and resilience for kids. Being a Friend: Skid and the Too Tiny Tunnel by Jeffery Stoddard
Mar 5, 2024 · Hope is “practicing your heart out, letter by letter.” The book’s overarching theme is upbeat, but its bouncy rhyming text is clumsy. The child-appealing illustrations are colorful and lively, though they have a generic look.
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I highly suggest families read the classics together, aloud if possible. Classics hang around for many reasons, not the least of which is that they are relatable, emotive, linguistically diverse, and deal with morality in a multifaceted manner. Everything from a treasury of Mother Goose nursery rhymes and Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne original) for y...
“The One Day House” by Julia Durango, illustrated by Bianca Diaz How many times have we looked into a hazy future and promised ourselves that “one day” we will do something to pay our good fortune forward or build something lasting or make a measurable difference in someone’s life? For young Wilson, that “one day” comes when he looks at his friend ...
“Frankly in Love” by David Yoon This terrifically written book explores the influence that family and culture can have on a young person’s life. Frank Li is a senior in high school, one of the “Apeys” (as in, Advanced Placement), who falls in love with a classmate who is not Korean. He knows perfectly well his parents will not allow him to date thi...
Other young child-friendly themes in picture books that illuminate the world for readers include belonging, courage, kindness, feelings, accepting differences, problem solving, using your imagination, and grief. Look for books that explore new concepts like counting or colors!
Jul 28, 2020 · Many of us want our children to grow to be like this second group of people. We hope they become adults who can overcome obstacles, who don’t let mistakes or failure hold them back, and who can rise above adversity. In short, we hope that our children can develop a strong sense of resilience.
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These varied and inclusive picture books can help you answer your child’s questions and share ideas about about faith and spirituality.
