Mindful Thoughts for Mothers A Journey of Loving Awareness by Riga Forbes

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Of all people, parents may benefit from practicing mindfulness (if only they can make the time). There are so many stresses and challenges that come with being a mom that stepping back for a moment can be incredibly helpful. This book aims to help with that. Some of the topics covered include love, the first few months, mothering together, tantrums, impermanence, the daily grind, challenges and acceptance, gratitude, , teenagers and the journey onwards, among others. This book offers gentle advice to mothers. Maybe this title will help you or a mom that you know.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

 

Let your toddler guess: What is Mommy Going to Do? by Carly Madden

This is a cute board book for toddlers about a person who is so important, mommy. What does she do all day? Lift the flaps to find out. Sometimes the answer will be a bit whimsical as when mommy has lots of laundry to do. With bright and appealing illustrations, this title should be enjoyed by the youngest book lovers.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

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For lovers of the epistolary form: Letters from Tove by Tove Jansson

 

Tove wrote letters, lots of letters.  They were to family, friends, readers and more.  Of these the editors include 160  written between 1932 and 1988.  Each section of the book begins with an introduction that helps to place the letters in context.  For example, in letters to family, it is noted that Tove left Helsinki to study in Stockholm and also spent time in Paris and Italy.  The book includes photographs of Tove and those to whom she wrote.  There are also drawings, as for instance, a map of a Paris neighborhood, an outfit that Tove wore or some of her art.

This book will be welcomed by fans of the Moomin series who would like to know the author better.  It will also appeal to anyone who enjoys the insights to be found in the letters that people write.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Meat free can be pretty tasty: The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook Kid-Friendly, Plant-Based Recipes [Go Meatless One Day a Week – or Every Day!] by Jenn Sebestyen

Are you and/ or you and your family resolving to eat healthier in 2020? Or, would you just sometimes like to have a good vegetarian recipe? If you answer yes, this will be just the cookbook for you. Recipes are divided into chapters on hearty soups, satisfying salads, loaded handhelds, bountiful bowls, perfet pasta, one pot wonders, comforting casseroles, center stage vegetables and breakfast for dinner. All of these appeal to me. The final chapter is on sauces and staples while the book begins with advice for meatless Monday. Some of this advice is about staples to stock, tools that are needed and also how to get children involved.

There are so many recipes that I cannot list them all. Just a few include cauliflower wild rice soup, miso soup with shiitake mushrooms and ramen noodles and rustic winter stew. This only covers the soup chapter. There is so much more. All of the recipes are well laid out with clear instructions.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy their veggies. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review. I plan to buy this book myself.

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A great thinker! Stephen Hawking My First Stephen Hawking by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

This book is part of the Little People, Big Dreams book series for the youngest children. The illustrations are very appealing; Stephen and those around him are cartoon like while the skies look very pretty. This short book tells the main facts of Stephen’s life including his illness.
Two quotes from the book: “But instead of looking down at his feet, Stephen decided to look up at the stars.” Another quote: No matter how difficult life may seem, there is always something you can succeed at.”
The message of this book is to not give up and to follow dreams old and or new. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for another entry in a wonderful series.

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Enjoy Nature: The Little Gardener Helping Children Connect with the Natural World by Julie Cerny

Children spend a lot of time indoors.  They are in school, they have after school activities and of course, when at home, they may enjoy indoor activities, spending time in front of screens.  This book will help to get children outdoors, a place that they need to be and enjoy with an activity that does not involve competitive sports.

With the help of this book, children will conceive a garden and work on bringing it to fruition.  They will imagine what they want to see, build it and make things grow.  What could be better!

The author of this book cares about the outdoors, children and the growth that takes place in gardens.  Her investment is clear in this book.  She encourages adults and children to imagine a space and see it come to life over time.  She knows that time spent in a garden is time well spent.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this title in exchange for an honest review.

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