4 stars A nice introduction to what it means to be in foster care. The book is mostly directed to those who are not in foster care, encouraging them to not make assumptions, listen, and be mindful about the questions they ask. The book goes through what foster care is, the emotions someone may feel…
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5 stars A wonderful resource for discussing what blended families are and what they can look like. Includes information on some of the different forms blended families take, emotions that can occur as families come together, and some different aspects like figuring out what to call each other. I loved the emphasis on families as…
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5 stars Told with sympathy, understanding, and humor, the book walks through different aspects of a loved one dying. This was such a wonderful read. Was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. I especially love that it points out some of the confusing things people say to children (“She’s only sleeping.”,…
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Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler 3 stars A beautiful picture book detailing the life and activism of Wangari Maathai. Stunning artwork. Beautiful use of color. The natural aesthetic perfectly matches the themes of the text. Nicely written. It is quite a long picture book with some wordy pages, but it includes a great amount of…
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5 stars A fantastic resource for discussing divorce with children. Simpo shows the ways divorce can affect children’s lives, both the good and the bad, with compassion and understanding. The book does not shy away from the ways divorce can be hard, but also shows why divorce happens and how it can be a good…
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Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin 5 stars This hopeful picture book depicts the history of Earth Day, how its impact has spread, and how readers can get involved. The book discusses issues such as pollution and climate change, while maintaining a hopeful message of making positive change and doing what you can to make an impact….
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by Kyle Lukoff Illustrated by Levi Hastings 5 stars A fun, informative, and at times humorous telling of the history of the phrase “Are You a Friend of Dorothy?” and how it sparked a government investigation into a person who didn’t exist. Nicely written. Lukoff tells the story in an interesting way, weaving in themes…
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5 stars A stunning book both for its lyrical exploration of human history and for its magnificent visuals. The book flows through the history of humanity, touching on human’s development of language, art, music, dance, inventions, exploration, medicine, and more. The backmatter contains more information on the history presented on each page, pairing the topics…
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with Mykaell Blais 4 stars A sweet introduction to gender and stereotypes that encourages children to reflect on what they’ve been taught about self expression and interests. The book discusses the difference between sex and gender, explains gender identity, introduces common stereotypes regarding gender, and highlights famous people who have gone against those stereotypes and…
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Illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan 5 stars A sweet picture book that introduces readers to pride celebrations and what the different colors on the rainbow pride flag represent (life, healing, sunlight, nature, serenity, spirit). Includes information on the Stonewall rebellion, the first Pride flag, and phrases like “coming out of the closet”. Adorable illustrations filled…
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