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The Mermaid’s Purse by Patricia Polacco
The Magic of Books! Young Stella in Patricia Palacco’s book is in love with the world of reading. Her community even decides to build her her own library which she calls The Mermaid’s Purse. The library becomes a source of community for her little town, even bringing in the old, grouchy farmer. When a tornado hits the library, destroying it, Stella is absolutely devastated. What will happen to her beloved library? Read to find out. (For readers ages 5-8, but all…
The Book of Joy
The Book of Joy is the result of conversations over a week’s time between these two spiritual leaders. The theme of the book is the belief that loving your neighbor or simply everyone is the core of joy. Both Nobel Peace Laureates wrestle with the question: How do we find joy in the face of life’s inevitable suffering? With candor, humor, and a few tears the two good friends share their experiences and insights. The reader witnesses the resulting strong bond between the Buddhist and…