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Mountains! Around the world!

Mountainous by Julia Kuo

June 2, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Looking at the cover of Mountainous by Julia Kuo made me think that the book was going to be a book that “feels good” and has a mindfulness quality to it. And it does, but it is not just that. This unique work features a clever, sweet, and interesting story that blends meditation, self-esteem, and imagery to create a truly special experience. It shows (from the publisher’s description) that When the world moves so fast, mountains seem to stand still. But mountains move and change […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Non-Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: adventures, earth science, ecosystems, environmental, family, Geography, Julia Kuo, nature, Science & Nature, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:158 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: adventures, earth science, ecosystems, environmental, family, Geography, Julia Kuo, nature, Science & Nature, Social Themes ·
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Need to feel good? Grab a book or four

Chirp!: Chipmunk Sings for a Friend by Jamie A. Swenson

Sunny-Side Up by Jacky Davis

We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben

Let’s Do Everything and Nothing by Julia Kuo

December 6, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Do you need some feel good stories? These books are positive, hopeful, and have a modern take on subjects. Each one ranges in the best age for it, but most ages five and up will be fine. Chirp!: Chipmunk Sings for a Friend by Jamie A. Swenson  This book is a simple story: a little chipmunk is alone and keeps singing for a friend. Scott Magoon illustrates the clever gem of finding the perfect note of friendship. The colors are simple, light without being muted. […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: Bill McKibben, environmental, family, Fiona Woodcock, friends, Jacky Davis, Jamie A. Swenson, Julia Kuo, Scott Magoon, Social Themes, Stevie Lewis

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:413 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: Bill McKibben, environmental, family, Fiona Woodcock, friends, Jacky Davis, Jamie A. Swenson, Julia Kuo, Scott Magoon, Social Themes, Stevie Lewis ·
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