I read some of my favorite stories and non-fiction children’s books and share stories of my own. Storytelling is a fundamental way of sharing our sense of the world and expressing our place in it. Stories frame everything we do in the world, what we know and don’t know, and our understandings of the impossible and possible. Stories encircle and open up the world.
This week's story is "The Princess of the Rice Fields" an Indonesian folktale retold by Hisaka Kimishima. This is a good example of how "traditional stories" from indigenous peoples recognize…
This week's story is called Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea, By Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth and collages by Susan…
A beautifully conceptualized and executed book, steeped in meditation, being present, and waking up to the beauty, joy and wonder of the world, "Be Still, Life" enjoins us to live…
Basho and the River Stones introduces young children to Basho the poet, Buddhist values, and a lively story that explores where true happiness lies! Kids love the sneaky fox and…
This week's story is Chipmunk Song By Joanne Rider and pictures by Lynne Cherry. The story artfully combines art, science and storytelling to allow the young listener or reader to…