Saint Spotting
(Or How to Read a Church)
Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka
Hopefully, this is the first in a series of how to read the worship environments of different religions, such as How to Read a Mosque. The watercolors in Saint Spotting will captivate readers as they are introduced to thirty-eight (38) Roman Catholic Saints, such as Saint Anthony, Saint Rita, Saint Rose of Lima, and Saint George. Click here to read full review
The Story of Bodri
Written by Hédi Fried
Illustrated by Stina Wirsén
Translated by Linda Schenck
Bodri, the beloved guard dog of Hédi and her family, does not understand why he was abandoned. Hédi and her younger sister, Livia, did not voluntarily leave Bodri, but were part of the round-up of Jews by Hitler’s soldiers who relocated the families to concentration camps during World War II. Click here to read full review
The Crow and the Peacock
Written and illustrated by Jo Fernihough
One day crow believes he must seek the “happiest bird in the word.” Crow approached a dove, then a Nightingale, then a Rooster, then a Swan, and finally a Peacock. Each bird believes another is happier because of specific characteristics, Dove covets Nightingale’s singing.
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I Can Help
Written by Reem Faruqi
Illustrated by Mikela Prevost
Readers, ages 3 – 9, may recognize the kindness, the teasing, followed by embarrassment, unkindness and then the regret of Zahra in her behavior towards Kyle, a classmate. Click here to read full review
Me and My Sister
Written and illustrated by Rose Robbins
Using bright hues of red, yellow, and blue, young readers are captivated as one sibling shares the differences they and their sister have.
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Talking is Not My Thing
Written and illustrated by Rose Robbins
Young readers bear witness to a young nonverbal girl’s day. Her day is explored through white-colored thought bubbles set on bright pages covered with hues of red, yellow, and blue.
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