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Cassandra’s Angel

December 13th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Books

Review By KRISTIN WALD Considering the many directions children are pushed towards and pulled from, it’s important to remember what a bad day feels like to a child. Cassandra’s Angel, written by Gina Otto, serves as a reminder to adults of the stresses during a child’s day. Even more importantly, this book emphasizes self-reliance and confidence for [...]

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I’m Gonna Like Me

August 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN In this day and age, kids can use all the positive reinforcement they can get in feeling good about themselves. Other children and society at large can be rather cruel, even to the youngest of minds, pointing out personal flaws or quirky differences. Jamie Lee Curtis’ I’m Gonna Like Me [...]

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Twelve Gifts of Birth

May 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Books

Review By MARSHA RAKESTRAW It’s never too early to begin nurturing healthy, humane qualities in children, and The Twelve Gifts of Birth by Charlene Costanzo serves as an inspiring and magical touchstone toward character, confidence and self-respect. The story begins by revealing the “secret” that fairy godmothers, or “wisewomen,” bestow 12 gifts upon all children [...]

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The Carrot Seed

April 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books

Review By MAUREEN MCDOWELL The Carrot Seed is a board book about a little boy who plants a seed and patiently awaits its sprout. While not pertaining to animals, the book illustrates the sense of awe for and love of the earth natural to children. The little boy ignores his parents and older sibling when [...]

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