Sometimes we get a gift that offers us far more than we thought it would. A delightful story about a gift that just keeps on giving.

After being repeatedly asked where she comes from, a young girl seeks the answer from her Abuelo and his reply is exquisite. A gentle reminder that we are all important in this big world of ours.

A young boy waits and knits with his gran. Time goes slowly and anticipation builds. They are waiting for something very important.

As we deal with a lot of sadness and stress in the world today, this would be and invaluable book to read with children to understand that it's ok to feel sad, and that we need to love and support each other when we feel that way.

A beautifully illustrated picture book about the famous painter Agnes Martin. I particularly love the message that beauty is not determined by what we see but rather by what we feel.

When you are asked who are your people, remember all of the people who came before you and the sacrifices they made for you and changed they pushed for so could have the life you have today.

A wonderful message in a superb picture book. Little Oliver desperately wants to fit in and goes to many lengths to fit in the world (puzzle) around a him. Even when he is able to change enough to fit it, he isn’t happy. He then comes to the understanding that he must be himself to fit in. A wonderful message for all ages.

While We Can’t Hug, born from covid-times, gives readers lots of alternatives to greeting each other. Both books teach important lessons about respecting each other’s comfort level and that there are plenty of other ways to greet people and still make them feel cared about.

From the Da Vinci Code to kids picture book, Dan Brown can do it all! Wild Symphony is a wonderful book of poems, music and animals. Lovely life lessons come from each poem/music, that kids and adults are sure to love. A QR code is included to join in the delightful musical journey.