Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN You won’t find flashy graphics, cartoon characters or even comedy in this work by award-winning children’s author Douglas Wood. Instead, you’ll stumble upon a refuge of peaceful moments that only nature, animals and people can provide. The “secret” hinted at in the book’s title is the simple observation, satisfaction or […]
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The Secret of Saying Thanks
April 15th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books
Tags: Animals·Carolyn M. Mullin·Companion Animals·Dogs·Douglas Wood·Early Elementary·Female Protagonist·Nature·Prayer·Preschoolers·Spiritual·Thankfulness·Thanks·Thanksgiving
Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
February 17th, 2011 · No Comments · Books
Review By ROBYN MOORE Old Turtle and the Broken Truth is a beautifully written book, with beautiful watercolor illustrations to match. In this story, a “truth” falls from the sky. The creatures of the land all pick up the “truth,” but abandon it after discovering it’s broken—it’s only part of the whole truth. Along comes […]
Tags: Acceptance of Others·Animals·Douglas Wood·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Illustration·Inclusion·Jon J. Muth·Nature·Older Elementary·Robyn Moore