The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Let’s Fill the World with Kindness”
“This month’s selection is an amazing collection of individuals who have made a difference sometimes small and sometimes big through their kindness to themselves and to others….” Join us on our website to read Susie’s full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson, “I loved the image Jacqueline Woodson creates dropping a small stone into a bowl of water and watching how tiny waves rippled out away from the stone. Imagine, “each little thing we do goes out, like a ripple, into the world.” This should give us all something to consider….” Join us on our website to read Susie’s full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes
” In my search for good books that could address bullying for young children I found a classic favorite, "Chrysanthemum" one of Kevin Henkes' Mouse Books....” Join us on our website to read Susie’s full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Kid Olympians - Summer”, stories by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
” What could be better than this book…to introduce your children and teens to the childhoods and growing up of some amazing human beings who became champions of their sports and world issues….” Join us on our website to read Susie’s full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “The Peace Book” by Todd Parr.
” I’m gazing at the cover of The Peace Book by Todd Parr and I cannot help but smile and feel hope. The brightly colored faces with fun hairstyles or hats will delight your young children and maybe even you, too….” Join us on our website to read the full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “The Tree Lady” by H. Joseph Hopkins and illustrated by Jill McElmurry.
”…Kate’s story is fascinating and inspiring as you read how she changes her desert city into a lush garden with all kinds of trees such as Yucca and Eucalyptus, Jacaranda and Bristlecone Pine, Brazilian Pepper and Palm Trees…. people took to calling her the Mother of Balboa Park.” Join us on our website to read the full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “The Earth Book” by Todd Parr
“This book is full of vibrant colors that truly represent the variety of colors and flavors of our world. At the same time, he teaches his young readers what's possible, what they can do, how they can make a difference, and how they make our world better for all….” Join us on our website to read the full review.

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Old Turtle” by Douglas Wood, illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee.
“This book reminds us of what happens when we set ourselves in superiority of everyone else and how things can be balanced and pleasant with the differences when we recognize what is special in each other….”

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Growing Green, a young person’s guide to taking care of our planet” by Christina Goodings and illustrated by Masumi Furukawa
” This book is a delightful way to engage your 5- to 7-year-old in being part of a gentler and kinder world….”

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “All the Colors of the Earth” written and illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka
”…What a beautiful story this author reveals as she looks at children and how they can embrace their own beauty through all the colors present in this beautiful world we actually live in.”

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “We are Water Protectors” written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade.
”This book conveys a powerful message to children and those reading the story focusing on the interconnections of all living things. The book itself is a call to action for us to safeguard our most basic and necessary water resources from human contamination and corruption.”

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Just Ask, Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” by Sonia Sotomayor and illustrated by Rafael Lopez.
”I love how this story revolves around planting a garden filled with plants, all different, all beautiful, and all not needing the same thing. Every child helping in this story has a story all their own of how they learn, participate, and grow in light of what makes them unique….”

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud illustrated by David Messings.
”In her book, “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” Carol McCloud teaches children how to be “bucket fillers”. What a delightful idea… a way to learn to love others, express kindness and love. Let’s give this some thought….”

The children's book reviewed by Susie this month: “Follow the Moon Home’’ by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Meilo So. Does Cousteau ring a bell for you? Are you familiar with Jacques Cousteau? Yes, this is his son. Philippe provides a wonderful letter “to young activists” at the end of his book sharing how he was inspired to write this story and how young people can get involved in caring for our earth home….”