When the Sky Lost Its Colors

By Deisy Suarez Giles and son Henry

Based off 6-year-old Henry’s viral interview with Fox LA News after the Eaton Canyon Fire, “When the Sky Lost Its Colors” is a story of healing, recovery and hope after disaster. Henry, a former student at Altadena Arts Magnet, wrote this book with his mother to help other children process trauma and find hope again. A portion of proceeds from book sales will support arts education at Altadena Arts Magnet School.

Just Try It! Something New!

By Phil and Lily Rosenthal; illustrated by Luke Flowers

Father-daughter duo Phil and Lily Rosenthal team up for their second children’s book, “Just Try It! Something New!” Parents know the struggle all too well, when their child resists trying a new food or sleeping in a new place. Lili has a list of worries about staying at her grandmother’s house for the first time, but she learns that sometimes you just need to try it! Ages 4-8.

¿Cómo te sientes?: A Beginner Reader book in Spanish to teach children social-emotional literacy

by Amy Rush Conroy; illustrated by Kasey Jones

In this brightly illustrated, easy-to-follow book, “¿Cómo te sientes?” teaches young readers about big feelings in Spanish through a simple story of a girl and her dog. Each page is full of Spanish vocabulary words, pointing to the illustrated representations of each word, which are repeated in a Spanish and English glossary at the end.

Bloom the Brave Fairy: A Mindful Fairy Tale from the Enchanted Forest 

by Jackie Gill; illustrated by Noor Moiz

In Bloom the Brave Fairy a sweet, smart and kind fairy’s fears leave her feeling sad and lonely. Tired of feeling scared all the time, she meets Winne, the oldest, wisest fairy in the whole Enchanted Forest. Winnie teaches Bloom about the transformative power of meditation through deep, belly breaths. Now Bloom could conquer her fears, and hopefully so can children reading this book.

Goodnight, Bruce

by Ryan Higgins

Anyone who has tried to put a child to bed will relate to “Goodnight, Bruce,” a funny children’s book about Mother Bruce, a tired old bear and mom to a family of mice and geese who refuse to go to sleep!

For more book recommendations, check out our February Book Corner.