Winner Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 2022 Best Book Awards
Obie Owl and Bitsy Bat have never met a daytime animal or flown in a sunny blue sky—because they're always asleep during the day! But all that is about to change for these nocturnal buddies...
Join Obie and Bitsy on a high-flying adventure as they take on the challenges of a bright and unfamiliar landscape. With the help of some "wonderfully odd" new friends—including an acrobatic squirrel, a sharp-shooting frog, and a gentle giant of a badger—the little night creatures come to understand that what makes us different is also what makes us special.
They return home from their rollicking day of exploration sleepy but inspired—with new ideas about self-acceptance, friendship, and the power of kindness.
Finalist Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 2022 Best Book Awards
Celebrate with rhymes--your hair is one of a kind!
All Hair Best is a celebration of diversity represented through all different hair types and styles for young children. With relatable, bright illustrations and simple, rhyming text, All Hair Best emphasizes the message that hair, and children, are unique and special in their own way.
Finalist Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 2022 Best Book Awards
Ana is an 8-year-old girl who struggles sometimes with telling the truth and her self-esteem. One day during a difficult family moment, Ana’s adoptive mother shares with her the attributes and life-cycle of a dandelion; explaining that though the dandelion looks like a flower, some consider it a weed, not understanding its value - the way that Ana sometimes feels.
Finalist Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 2022 Best Book Awards
A child ponders ... who is her best, most loyal friend? Is it her constant, (if clingy) companion, Then, who regales her with extravagant stories of their shared past and imagined future? Or is it precious, patient Now, with whom she sensitively explores each new moment that unfolds?
My Old Friend, Then explores mindfulness the same way that kids approach life: with curiosity, humor, and utter sincerity. Pairing accessible, relatable language with vivid, quirky illustrations, this book invites readers to share in a young girl's journey as she grapples with the trappings--and delights in the boundless potential--of her own brilliant mind.
Finalist Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 2022 Best Book Awards
This unique and beautifully illustrated children's picture book of positive affirmations is a fantastical journey of wonder, mindfulness, and empowerment for children and preteens ages 4-12. When kids are feeling scared, overwhelmed, or insecure, the book's gentle and creative ideas guide them toward good thoughts and actions that can free them from negativity and give them confidence. The last eight pages of the book contain several uniquely crafted hands-on activities and mindfulness exercises that will help stimulate young minds to a place of passionate, creative thinking.
Finalist Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 2022 Best Book Awards
Olive is a sweet elementary school boy who is afraid to go to school on Valentine’s Day. . .because he thinks he’ll have to get married! Olive’s mom joins in his fight to defeat the “princess of love,” but along the way he learns an even bigger lesson, discovering the true meaning of love.
Olive and the Valentine’s Spell is an inspiring children’s book for all ages that shines a humorous light on Valentine’s Day and overcoming your fears.
