This book opens by letting young children know that part of growing up is learning to recognize and manage emotions. The offer is extended to learn how to do this with some Sesame Street friends. What a good way to learn!
A mindfulness tip is given for every day situations, for example, falling asleep. The behavior is described then modeled by a Sesame Street character and then the child is invited to try. In the sleep scene, it is suggested that the child say good night to each part of their body working upwards from the toes. In another, milk is spilled and rather than feeling bad, Cookie Monster and children are invited to use positive self-talk. There are a number of additional situations packed into this short title.
This book is appealing and helpful. I recommend it for young children and a trusted adult to share together. It could also be used by early childhood educators.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.
pub date: October 6, 2020
Protagonist Hara likes Jane Austen. The book opens with a quote from Pride and Prejudice and Hara listening to a Jane Austen audio book as she waits to visit her imprisoned father. Knowing that this novel is somewhat of a take on Pride and Prejudice, I found it interesting that in the opening scene Hara’s glasses are remarked upon several times. I felt that the author was setting me up to know that the way in which Hara sees the world may be open to misinterpretation. It left me thinking about the near sighted Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Mystery and light fiction along with the series on Alexander the Great and poet Elizabeth Alexander’s memoir. Enjoy!
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a true classic and one that is described as a bit more complex than The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. I read about Huck Finn and Jim many years ago and was delighted to revisit him through this audio recording. The narration is very good and brings this title to life. Listen to enjoy time with Huck either for the first or as a return to a well-known work.
Kabbalah has become popular among celebrities. Because of this, many more have now heard of this Jewish tradition. For those who are interested in understanding more about Kabbalah, this book is a very good starting point. It covers the main concepts along with providing some history and ways to practice. The author begins the book with the personal experiences that led to exposure to Kabbalah. From there, in a readable style much information was provided.
A variety here. Hope there is something that interests you.
A mix here. Mythos is a contemporary retelling of Greek myths. There are beautiful illustrations in this coffee table style title. I just bought the Cheryl Strayed title, fun to read and to think about what my response would be before reading hers. Enjoy.
This book is the third in a trilogy that includes Five Days in Skye and London Tides. I have not read the first two novels but did not find that to be an issue as this book could be read as a standalone.
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 