CHILDREN’S BOOKS
The books you will find in this section are ones that I have read myself, been suggested by people I know, or simply books that seemed intriguing. As with all the topic areas you’ll find on this website, not every suggestion you’ll find listed here will resonate with you or “move you,” but each of them may trigger something in your awareness. A lot of my growth has come from contrast, things that challenged something within me. My intention with this site is to pass along the wisdom that has been shared with me and to remind you TAKE WHAT YOU RESONATE AND LEAVE THE REST.
Exactly As I am
Author: Shaun Robinson
This book is aimed at teenage girls. It tells stories about famous people who have been through their own trials and tribulations (crap!) and what it takes to love yourself. I love the premise and title of this book. I hope that parents suggest this to their daughters.
Mama, I Need Snuggles
Author: Jennifer Tutwiler
This book was inspired by the author’s own children (4 of them!). It’s magic lies in the simplicity and honesty of the richly warming story and illustrations. This book draws on her own experience to create a realistic and loving portrait of motherhood. The story focuses on the relationship between a young boy and his mother and their loving bond between mother and child.
Hope Is An Open Heart
Author: Lauren Thompson
I had the opportunity to read this book while registering my children at their new school. It is a beautiful book and I do recommend it. It is a great book to sit down and read with your younger children.
The Black & White Rainbow
Author: John Trent
This is a book that my older son and I read. I had no idea it had such a profound message. We both really loved it. The premise is that all the colour in the mice’s land was gone and in order to get it back there were four big secrets of Blessings: SAYING kind things, SERVING others, SHARING and FORGIVING, the greatest Blessing of all. Read this with your children and then you can talk about it.
12 Heros Parmi Nous: Une Rencontreinoubliable
Avec Celine Dion/12 Heroes Among US:
A Special Day with Celine Dion
This book was compiled by the Reseau Familles d’aujourd’hui (an information network for health, education and other family matters) organization – it tells the story of 12 children from around the world. Each article recounted the details of the tragedy they lived through, as well as the strength and courage they’ve displayed in order to survive. All proceeds from this book go to various children’s charities in which the singer in involved. I feel it is important for our children to see that we can overcome any obstacle. You may want to share this with them.
Here is a link from the show:
www.oprah.about.com/od/oprahshowrecaps/p/miraclechildren.htm
The English Roses
Author: Madonna
I had a chance to read this book to my boys. I really liked the lesson. The graphics are wonderful and colourful. The children really enjoyed this book. There is a good message for kids about jealousy. Madonna along with Jeffrey Fulvimari has created other books. You can get the collection by going to www.englishrosescollection.com
The Wump World
Author: Bill Peet
This book was first published in 1970. My son brought it home from the library one day from school and it is an amazing book about planet earth and what we humans have done with our planet. It is a great teaching and awareness book for children and can stimulate a lot of conversation around this topic. I highly recommend this book.
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