First, there was Sun in My Tummy. Now get ready for Sea in My Cells! Illustrator Andrea Blinick and I have teamed up again with our particular blend of nature, science, and a splash of whimsy! Sea in My Cells sweeps children up into the journey of water as it shape-shifts its way from clouds,… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Sea in My Cells
One of the little joys of life is a cover reveal, and I have waited a long time for this one. I am absolutely delighted to introduce my upcoming book, Wind, Stop Blowing! The origins of this story go back almost twenty years to an autumn afternoon in a local park. My son (then a… Continue reading Wind, Stop Blowing!
Cover Reveal! In 2016 Paraclete Press published Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter. Although it was intended to be a stand-alone book and not part of a series, it seemed to strike a chord with readers, leading me to try my hand a similar book for Advent. Look! A Child's Guide to… Continue reading Rise: A Child’s Guide to Eastertide
I saw my first robin of the spring this past weekend. On the same day, I also realized that all the tomato seeds I had carefully collected and packaged last season are still languishing in a drawer because I forgot to start them indoors. Regret (and some guilt) over my lapse in tending to my… Continue reading Here: Thoughts for Earth Month
I love to make connections between people and events and ideas. So in anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, I thought I would share a few tidbits about some of my favourite astronomers and how their lives were affected--and in some cases connected--by solar eclipses. Maria Mitchell: 1831, 1869, and 1878 On… Continue reading Four Eclipses and Some Connections
In the fall of 2021, Virginia Theological Seminary convened a symposium of scholars and practitioners engaged in ministry with children. The Symposium on the Spirituality of Children began with a vibrant keynote address by Jerome Berryman, best known for his development of Godly Play, a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence… Continue reading Let the Children Lead: Exploring Children’s Spirituality Today
I am so pleased to see All the Faces of Me in this list of books that support Social-Emotional learning (SEL). Heartfelt thanks to Spencer Miller and 49th Shelf for the energy and care they put into selecting and sharing quality Canadian books for young readers. Find out more and see the entire list here.
Laura Alary 