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Big Tree by Brian Selznick
By Janie
Big Tree, by best-selling author-illustrator Brian Selznick, attempts to capture the wonder of creation without a Creator.
Gladys Hunt on Disappearing Mothers
By Janie
Could a fictional mother send the protagonist off to fight the dragon–without his overcoat?
*The Labors of Hercles Beal by Gary Schmidt
By Janie
The title character of The Labors of Hercules Beal works through his grief by duplicating, in contemporary terms, the 12 “labors” of his mythical namesake.
Picture Books to Make You Think: Twenty Questions, Bucket of Questions, Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots, and The Tree and the River
By Janie
Four new picture books raised questions and stimulate discussion for readers ages 3-12.
Sunshine by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
By Janie
Sunshine is the true story of a young man finding joy amid sorrow at a summer camp for seriously-ill children.
Two Books about Sexuality for Kids and Teens
By Betsy
Books about sexuality for kids and teens are not new, but these days, it’s getting harder to separate the wheat from the chaff. Well-meaning titles might include a lot of valuable, helpful information, only to toss in tidbits about the viability of abortion for unwanted pregnancies, birth control options for teens who choose to be…
Back Porch Book Chat: Josiah Pettit (Director of Westminster Books)
By Betsy
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual conversation about books. Our guest today is Meghan Cox Gurdon