Children in Nature August

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtsZoIe3Czk Late August and early September is a great time to listen for coyotes yipping, howling and barking at night! Welcome to the August edition of Children in Nature. I…

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Flip

Flip is a story written and illustrated by Wesley Dennis. I think the story's style could well be described as "magical realism" and is thus an apt addition to any…

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I Am Enough

This week's story is called "I am Enough," written by Grace Byers and pictures Keturah A. Bobo. The story is a straightforward paean to self-worth, self-determination and "living in love…

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Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos

Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is a heartfelt exploration of Frida Kahlo's life, her art and her special relationship with her…

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Abu L’Hssein the Generous

This week's story is "Abu L'Hssein the Generous," a folktale from Egypt. This is just one of the powerful stories in the excellent collection, The Garden of Wisdom: Earth Tales…

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