Whimsy’s Heavy Things
Whimsy’s Heavy Things | by Julie Kraulis
Ideal for: Mental Health Awareness Week October, World Mental Health Day October 10, Bell Let's Talk Day January 22, 2025, National Child and Youth Mental Health Week May.
Biblical and Theological Themes: difficult feelings (sadness, grief, worry, anxiety), finding peace, consolation and comfort
When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin’ Flag
When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin’ Flag | by K'NAAN | illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Ideal for: International Day of Peace Sept. 21, International Day of Music October 1, World Kindness Day November 13, Human Rights Day Dec. 10, International Migrants Day December 18, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27.
Biblical and Theological Themes: Home and belonging, leaving home and family, being a refugee, welcoming the stranger, war and its traumatic effects, the strengthening and healing power of music, self-control, unity, freedom, and safety
My Beautiful Birds
My Beautiful Birds | by Suzanne Del Rizzo
Ideal for: International Day of Peace Sept. 21, Human Rights Day Dec. 10, International Migrants Day December 18, International Day of Education Jan. 24, International Women's Day and United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace March 8, World Refugee Day June 20, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27.
Biblical and Theological Themes: war and conflict, peace, exile, homelessness, grief and lament, the experience of being a refugee, relationship with the natural world, kindness, safety, refuge, shelter, freedom, hope, peace, promise, compassion, welcome, hospital
The Library Bus
The Library Bus | by Bahram Rahman | illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard
Ideal for: International Day of Peace Sept. 21, Human Rights Day Dec. 10, International Day of Education Jan. 24, International Women's Day and United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace March 8, World Refugee Day June 20, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27.
Biblical and Theological Themes: community, supporting others, endurance through suffering, courage, hope