The following books offer gentle encouragement for shy children, celebrating the unique strengths that come with being thoughtful, observant, and sensitive.
Browsing: Candlewick Press
Wryly humorous and poignant, this autobiographical tale of growing up in Soviet Russia highlights resilience, critical thinking, and strong family bonds.
Our world is capable of love if we can only stop and look for it because it is all around us—this idea is exemplified in some recent stand-out books.
M. T. Anderson is an award-winning writer for a reason, and Elf Dog and Owl Head does not disappoint. It’s a wonderfully absorbing and uplifting story.
From the award-winning author and illustrator Aaron Becker, The Tree and the River is a meditation on time, sustainability, and the human/nature relationship.
In keeping with Jon Klassen’s other work, The Rock from the Sky is darkly, subtly funny, and deeply thought-provoking.
Arthur: The Always King is a masterful retelling, perfect for mature middle-graders and up.
There’s no place quite like home, and books about home are some of the coziest and most comforting for shared reading.
Math can be intimidating for many youngsters. What better way to introduce various concepts than with a storybook? Math Made Fun!
From looking and listening to tasting, touching, and smelling, are five kids’ books to help inspire your summer explorations in the great outdoors!