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Marvelous Things
STEAM/Biography/Creative Non-fiction
Picture Book/ Ages: 5-7
Word Count: 590
It's Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, and he wants to explore! His adventurous spirit leads him to a dark, mysterious cave. Curiosity cheers him on, but fear paints a hungry, hairy monster inside, waiting to eat him. Curiosity wins, and Leonardo not only finds a fossilized whale inside but also a newfound strength to conquer his fears. Backmatter includes an author note, fun facts, a short biography, and further reading.
Raven Home
SEL/Lyrical
Picture Book/ Ages: 4-7
Word Count: 528
Dun Raven is swept away by a storm. He asks other birds for help, but instead they encourage him to listen to his heart, believe in himself, and trust his inner voice. Being so far from home, his heart only knows how much he misses family. It’s not until he meets a golden eagle that he discovers his true power lies within his heart, where he hears his mother's loving, encouraging words that guide him home. Backmatter includes an author note, a list of birds, and noted landmarks in Ireland, and further reading.
S is for a Shiver of Sharks
Ocean Conservation/Nonfiction
Picture Book/ Ages: 3-5
Word Count: 240
An A-Z concept picture book that introduces twenty-six collective nouns for sea creatures from around the world threatened by marine debris, trash, and plastic pollution. Illustration notes highlight the call to action by children and their parents in these areas to pick up these items and to recycle, reuse, or upcycle them. Backmatter includes an author note and a list of educational resources on how kids can get more involved in their communities.
Stone Soup for You and Me
Fiction
Faith-Based Picture Book
Ages: 4-7
Word Count: 600
In this re-imagining of the original folktale, Stone Soup by Marcia Brown, Jesus brings a community consumed by selfishness together with the idea of making soup with three stones, and what happens when we follow Him and open our hearts to love, peace, and forgiveness. Includes a recipe, study guide, and author note.
I Am a Child of God, and I’m Grateful For…
Board Book/SEL/Faith-Based
Ages: 0-3
Word Count: 311
An A-Z gratitude book for young children based on the most simple things to be grateful for within God’s Kingdom. Making a gratitude list can help children feel more positive and calm in emotional situations, but for younger children, hearing what they can be grateful for is powerful, too.
