Review By JENNIFER KALI Three Little Beavers tells the story of Beatrix the Beaver and her two siblings. Beatrix worries that she’s not as good at anything as her brother and sister, who seem to be good at everything. But when the three beavers get caught in beaver traps, Beatrix’s abilities start to shine. When […]
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Three Little Beavers
February 2nd, 2015 · No Comments · Books
Tags: Beavers·Confidence·Good for Toddlers·Illustration·Issues Facing Wildlife·Living With Wildlife·Preschoolers·Wild Animals·Wildlife Books for Kids
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 […]
Tags: Angels·Confidence·Early Elementary·Encouragement·Gina Otto·Illustration·Kristin Wald·Preschoolers·Self-Acceptance·Trudy Joost
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 […]
Tags: Carolyn M. Mullin·Confidence·Early Elementary·Jamie Lee Curtis·Preschoolers·Self Esteem·Soymilk·Tofu·Vegetarian
The 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 […]
Tags: Books that Teach Character·Charlene Costanzo·Compassion·Confidence·Early Elementary·Marsha Rakestraw·Preschoolers·Spiritual