Catherine recommends "How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide"

“Don’t lean back in your chair!” “Look both ways!” “Don’t jump on the bed!” “Wash your hands!” “Don’t play with matches!” “Cover your cough!” You have probably said or heard these things a million times. But did you know that not taking these wise words of advice is what led to the dinosaurs going extinct? Young dinosaur lovers will be laughing from beginning to end of this book as they hear all of Dad’s silly explanations of how twenty-three different species of dinosaurs met their demise. Who knows? Children might just heed Dad’s good advice!

 

 

 

 

Kara recommends "Dandy"

 

This book is about a father who is desperate to destroy the lone dandelion ruining his yard, and his daughter's attempts to save it . The laugh-out-loud story is sure to be appreciated by all dandelion loving children, as well as their grown-ups. 😊

When Daddy spots a solitary weed in his lawn, he's appalled (along with all of his neighborhood friends). But his daughter Sweetie has fallen in love with the beautiful flower, even going so far as to name it Charlotte. Racing against time and the mockery of his friends, Daddy has to find a way to get rid of the errant dandelion without breaking his little girl's heart.

Uma recommends "Black People Breathe: A mindfulness guide to racial healing"

Black people breathe: a mindfulness guide to racial healing by Zee Clarke.

Black People Breath by Zee Clarke is an extraordinary book that guides Black people and individuals of all colors to heal from racial trauma. The book touches on essential tools such as mindfulness, meditation, and breath work to help deal with these difficult experiences.  

Doctors and psychologists have found the devastating effects racism can have on one’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being. From high blood pressure to anxiety and depression, the impact is life-altering. Clarke draws upon her own experiences as a Black woman to share tools and practices that can support the healing process.

Vividly illustrated, Black People Breathe allows communities of color to reclaim their power and heal through racial trauma.

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Justine recommends "Wicked Detroit"

Wicked Detroit is a fascinating look at some of Detroit's most colorful historical figures, including founder Antoine Cadillac, and namesake of Woodward Avenue Augustus Brevoort Woodward.  This is a short read cataloging some of the most egregious of these figures' crimes, including everything from smuggling to voter fraud.  This book makes a point of trying to keep the tone light by focusing on older historical figures from the 16th-19th centuries.

If you're a fan of local history, I definitely recommend picking up this title!