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“Kindness Counts” written by R.A. Strong, illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan 2-6 Highlights Press $12.99 This sweet, colorful board book teaches numbers and the concept of kindness. The book depicts diversity and friendship and shows by examples how we all can be kind. https://amzn.to/4fJSrYC
“I Am Kind To Myself” written by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan 2-6 Published by Highlights Press $14.99 As someone educated in therapy, I recommend this book to every child. It gives kids situations that can be frustrating, anxiety provoking, upsetting, or emotional, and teaches them tools to not only deal with the situation, but how to have a positive outlook. It is a therapy session that will even hit parents if they answer the question: How are you kind to yourself? https://amzn.to/48UNIB2
“English Language Adventures: A Magical Camping Trip” 0-5 Published by TA-DA $21.99 written by Michelle Glorieux, illustrated by Kelsey Suan with original music by Kip Jones, Joe K. Walsh, and Jesse Lewis. The book features 15-time Grammy winner Bela Fleck on Banjo! Delight in immersive, multi-sensory, early language learning with your child. The amazing book talks, sings 12 original songs, and teaches 12 camping themed words through storytelling. www.tadalp.com
“Children’s Around The House English Talking Dictionary” Created by Michelle Glorieux and illustrated by Michelle Hiraishi $69.99 Published by Ta-Da! Learn 1,000 words while playing 50 seek & find games. Readers get to hear 10,000 sounds while they are looking at the vivid art in this essential, interactive, early education book. There is even a headphone jack, so only a child can hear the book for hours at a time while learning and playing. After five minutes of non-interactivity, the book will go to sleep. This book is endorsed by a Harvard and Berkeley trained linguist! https://amzn.to/3YR8MUB
“The Sea Lion’s Friend” written by Ed Shankman and illustrated by Dave O’Neill 3+ published by Commonwealth Editions $14.95 This is a heartfelt story of wanting and having a bestie told in rhyme. The tale is about how 2 very different beings, a bird and a sea lion, found a special friendship by focusing on what they had in common and creating positive experiences together. As kids get older it can be used as a teaching tool on relationships. https://amzn.to/3AQoY0d
“Barnacle Brown: The Story of the Turtle and the Hound” by Jordan Crisp 4+ published by Pelican $19.99 A loggerhead turtle rescues a dog at sea in this exciting and educational book. The illustrations bring this sweet and heartwarming book to life. Kids will learn about friendship, helping others, conservation, and loggerhead turtles. The author helps build a child’s vocabulary by using appropriate words to narrate the story in this pediatric page turner. https://amzn.to/4eA1z12
“New England Fairies: A History Of The Little People Of The Hills And Forests” by Andrew Warburton, published by The History Press 12+ $24.99 This book goes state by state in New England and discusses the history of fairies as well as the folklore that surrounds them and the people who have spotted them. History meets the magical world in this fascinating book. https://amzn.to/48Te9qV
“Runaway” by Erin Keane 16+ Belt Publishing $28 This ain’t no fairytale! Keane’s heartfelt story and analysis of her mother’s dramatic youth as a runaway and subsequent life, make this book a page turner. Looking at her parent’s marriage from different vantage points, it invites readers to question how society turned their back on yet another young woman. https://amzn.to/3YX8WtC
“Hiroshige’s One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: The Definitive Collector’s Edition” by Andreas Marks $39.99 Tuttle 8+ Hiroshige captures 118 locations in and around Tokyo in this in-depth Japanese art book. This is the first book to display a complete set of the deluxe early printing sourced from 32 different private collections and museums. https://amzn.to/3Cw0kCL
“The Therapy Journal: A Guided Reflection Space for Therapy Sessions” by Therapy Notebooks $38 This journal has 20 sections to write on therapy session prep, a pre-session check-in, topics to discuss, session notes and takeaways, a free journal space, goals check in, therapist check-in, & session reflection questions. The end of the journal has a space for next steps, mindfulness techniques, a feelings wheel, & more. The book can be a reminder of how far someone has come and of tips and tricks for self-care. The use of a journal like this can help one make the most out of the therapeutic experience. www.therapynotebooks.com
