BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
 "The Little Wing
Giver"
by Jacques Taravant
Henry
Holt & Company
A charming and magical tale about a boy that travels
the world granting wings to any creature who wishes to fly. When the boy’s
wings are lost, discover how his spirit can soar?
 "The Doll Lady"
by H. Elizabeth
Collins
Illumination Arts
A touching story about a special Doll Lady
and the legacy she leaves behind. This book gently illustrates the
importance of treating your dolls and others with care.
 "Cassandra's
Angel"
by Gina
Otto
Illumination Arts
A stunningly illustrated book that helps an
imaginative and adventurous young girl realize and accept how special she
is with the aid of her guardian angel.
 “Rocks in His Head”
by Carol
Otis Hurst
Greenwillow Books
A simple sweet book about a little boy
who loves rocks and what happens as he grows up. This is a must read for
all ages. It affirms how our natural interests reveal our inner passion
and ultimately when we are true to our passion we will be a success -- no
matter what others say.
 “What if the Zebras Lost Their
Stripes?”
by John
Reitano
Paulist Press
A sweet simple book that beautifully looks at
prejudice.
 "Ted Bear's Magic Swing"
by Dianne Baker
Unity Books
Ted Bear finds a place
that reminds him to quiet his mind and go within.
 "Garland of Flower
Fairies"
by Cicely Barker, M.A.
Penguin Books
A lovely gift for
little girls enamored with beautiful flower fairies.
"Where Does God Live?"
 by
Holly Bea
Starseed Press
H.J. Kramer
A
sweet book that asks the question many kids want answers to.
"God's Paintbrush"
 Jewish
Lights Publishing
H.J.
Kramer
I love this book’s way of helping
children find God in their everyday lives.
"The
Lovables in the Kingdom of Self Esteem"
 by Diane
Loomans
H.J. Kramer
A warm, richly
illustrated, picture book that makes you feel great about yourself. Tanya
Turtle, for instance, demonstrates how she finds peace within. I brought this book with me when I visited a Level 1 class in Ho, Ghana West Africa. The children adored the vivid illustrations and were deeply touched to be gifted with the book. It was the ONLY book in the school.
 "All
I See is Part of Me"
by Chara M.
Curtis
Illumination Arts
My favorite line from this wise book is,
“Your body is just a little part of the lightthat shines within your
heart.”
 "Secret
of the Peaceful Warrior"
by Dan
Millman
H.J. Kramer
There aren’t enough books like this that model
ways to show courage and face fears.
BOOKS FOR OLDER CHILDREN
"The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book"
 by Isabel
Wyatt
Floris Books
This is the gift I give
every child I know turning seven. It’s kind of a mystical, mythical guide
for the journey of the seventh year- A pivotal age, it seems, in a child’s
spiritual development.
"Charlotte’s Web"
 by E.B.
White
HarperCollins Children's Books
Don’t
forget this classic book about friendship, miracles, life and death. The
exchange between Fern’s parents in Chapter VIII is spoken directly to all
parents: “I worry about Fern,” she said. Did you hear the way she rambled
on about the animals, pretending that they talked? Mr. Arable chuckled.
“Maybe they do talk. I’ve sometimes wondered. At any rate, don’t worry
about Fern-she’s just got a lively imagination. Kids think they hear all
sorts of things.” “Just the same, I do worry about her,” replied Mrs.
Arable. I don’t think it’s normal. You know perfectly well animals don’t
talk.” Mr. Arable grinned. “Maybe our ears aren’t as sharp as Fern’s,” he
said.
"Van Gogh Cafe"
 by
Cynthia Rylant
Hardcourt
Brace
My family's all time favorite book. We
must have given away 100 copies of Rylant’s marvelous story about an
enchanted cafe and those who pass through the doors.
"The
Islander"
 by Cynthia
Rylant
Bantam Books
Another magical book
by one of my favorite authors. This one is about a boy’s encounter with a
mermaid and a special key that turns his life around.
"Gwinna"
 by
Barbara Berger
Philomel
Books
This enchanting story weaves nature
with growing up and letting go with loving deeply. My daughter calls this
her “favorite book of life” and has read and re-read it from age
6-10.
BOOKS FOR TEENAGERS
"Teens with the Courage to Give"
 By Jackie
Waldman
Conari
Press
Inspiring teens share their stories.
One girl who is profiled says, “The courage to give is the fuel to live.”
Pretty incredible role models I’d say.
 “Teen Sunshine
Reflections”
by June Cotner
Harper
Trophy
This little collection sat next to my daughter’s bed for a few
months. She referred to it often for inspiration, a pick me up, or to
reread “Love is Patient.”
 "Hope Was Here"
by Joan
Bauer
Putnam Books
A wonderful story about caring for others, making
a difference, and the true meaning of hope.
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