Loretta Garbutt Libri

Jeffrey's deep attachment to the color blue shapes his world, from his clothing to his artwork. When his classmate Keiko wants to use the blue paint, he faces the challenge of sharing and trying new colors. With the support of a caring narrator, Jeffrey learns to navigate his emotions, consider Keiko's feelings, and embrace change. The story emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding, illustrating how some experiences can be complex for individuals while highlighting the value of patience and perspective in friendships.

The narrative revolves around Mother Pin Oak, who, upon waking to spring, discovers her Little Pin Oak is unresponsive. Concerned, she reaches out to the forest community for assistance. As the other trees and inhabitants of the forest begin to awaken, they rally together to support Little Pin, highlighting themes of community, cooperation, and the interconnectedness of nature.

Grandpa's Stopwatch, about a child whose grandfather passes away, is a story of love, loss, and the healing power of time - the perfect book to help discuss the death of a loved one with a child.

"When baby J.J. arrives at his new home, his family is bubbling over with excitement to meet him! The busy family of six is now a family of seven (eight if you include Cheddar the dog). There's always something going on at home -- and lots of noise to go along with it. But J.J. sleeps through it all. That first week, J.J. does all sorts of typical baby things: gets a bath, has his smelly diaper changed and sleeps some more. But when the four kids are away for the weekend, the house is suddenly quiet ... too quiet! Surrounded by all that silence, J.J. can't sleep. What will he need to finally sleep again?"-- Provided by publisher