New fiction from authors who are stepping up to the plate — or, shall we say, the shelf — for the second time.
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Now out: It’s OK
I love the children’s books that are published by this press. They are always well done and gently inspiring. That is definitely the case here.
It’s OK is teaching children self-compassion and how to identify their feelings, all the while recognizing that others have felt this way too. Here are crucial aspects of social emotional learning.
The text is simple and the illustrations are appealing. The repeated mantra is there for children to use. In addition there is a section at the end of the book that offers additional practices for self-acceptance.
This book belongs in both preschool and home libraries. It would be excellent for an adult and child to talk about this title together. This book might even help adults to be kinder to themselves.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Shambhala Publications for this title. All opinions are my own.
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Can she complete: Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy T Matthews
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Readers who like stories that require a nearby box of tissues will want to take a look at this novel. It has sadness but also going out of one’s comfort zone in order to meet a challenge.
Protagonist Jodie’s sister has tragically died way too young. The family is grieving which would be more than enough but, in addition, they are being crushed by medical bills.
Bree left behind a bucket list. Jodie is told that someone will pay off the debt if she completes all of the tasks on Bree’s list. She agrees to try and readers will surely root for her as she moves through them. They may especially be interested to see if she falls in love. Readers will also, perhaps, come away with some new experience ideas of their own to complete.
This was a good read. Recommended to fan’s of women’s fiction and those who like stories in which heroines try hard to succeed and learn.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 23 May 2023
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