Category Archives: Inspirational

Maya and the Beast by Maya Gabeira, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Maya and the Beast by Maya Gabeira, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9781419760006 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Inspirational/sports What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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When You Take a Step by Bethanie Deeney Murguia

Posted on July 10, 2022 by susanh579

When You Take a Step by Bethanie Deeney Murguia. Beach Lane Books, Simon & Schuster, 2022. 9781534473676 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication date 9/27/22) picture book Genre: Motivational What did you … Continue reading →

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I Am!: A Book of Reminders by Juana Medina

Posted on June 25, 2022 by susanh579

I Am!: A Book of Reminders by Juana Medina. Versify, 2022. 9780358621256  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Inspirational What did you like about the book? This is a book of affirmations … Continue reading →

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Ready for Launch: An Astronaut’s Lessons for Success on Earth by Scott Kelly

Posted on June 19, 2022 by susanh579

Ready for Launch: An Astronaut’s Lessons for Success on Earth by Scott Kelly. Crown, Random House, 2022. 9781524764326 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Memoir, inspirational What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Little Pea’s Grand Journey by Davide Cali, illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain

Posted on May 16, 2022 by susanh579

Little Pea’s Grand Journey by Davide Cali, illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain. Milky Way Picture Books, c2017, 2021. 9781990252020 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book: … Continue reading →

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Sakamoto’s Swim Club: How A Teacher Led An Unlikely Team To Victory by Julie Abery, illustrated by Chris Sasaki

Posted on October 16, 2021 by susanh579

Sakamoto’s Swim Club: How A Teacher Led An Unlikely Team To Victory by Julie Abery, illustrated by Chris Sasaki. Kids Can Press, 2021. 9781525300318 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  5 Format:  Hardcover What did you … Continue reading →

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Too Many Bubbles: A Story About Mindfulness – Christine Peck & Mags Deroma, illustrated by Mags Deroma

Posted on July 27, 2021 by kyurenka

Too Many Bubbles: A Story About Mindfulness – Christine Peck & Mags Deroma, illustrated by Mags Deroma, Sourcebooks, 9781728235905, 2021  Format:  Hardcover Picture book Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5  Genre: Inspirational  What did you … Continue reading →

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Being Mindful Like Grandpa – Sheri Mabry, Ilaria Urbinati

Posted on July 27, 2021 by kyurenka

Being Mindful Like Grandpa – Sheri Mabry, Ilaria Urbinati, Albert Whitman & Co., 9780807506141, 2021 Format:  Paperback ARC Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4   Genre: Inspirational  What did you like about the book? In Haitian … Continue reading →

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