The Price of Silence: A Mom's Perspective on Mental Illness

Liza Long

Non-Fiction

The emotional response she posted on her blog went viral, putting Long at the center of a passionate controversy. Now, she takes the next step. Powerful and shocking, The Price of Silence looks at how society stigmatizes mental illness—including in children—and the devastating societal cost. In the wake of repeated acts of mass violence, Long points the way forward.

The Heart and the Bottle

Oliver Jeffers

(picture book) fiction

An inquisitive little girl, who is enchanted by the world around her, is badly shaken when she loses someone she loves. She retreats into herself and as she gets older, stops noticing the stars and the sea, which she had previously delighted in.

Seasons

Blexbolex

(picture book) fiction

This boldly illustrated book takes the reader through the symphony of the four seasons. It captures the great moments of winter, spring, summer and fall with fascinating simplicity.

MAPS

Aleksandra Mizielinska; Daniel Mizielinski

(picture book) fiction

MAPS is an aesthetically pleasing, antique-type depiction of various countries’ borders and topography. The book also includes interesting information about various countries’ culture

Bentley and Blueberry

Randy Houk

(picture book) fiction

Blueberry is a lonely stray dog sitting in a shelter waiting for a family. Bentley is loved but lonely puppy. When the two meet, it brings mayhem and happiness to their owner Ms. Moody’s life. This book is based upon a true story.

Olivia

Ian Falconer

(picture book) fiction

Every Olivia book is a delightful journey into the mind of a young girl. With simple but character-filled illustrations, every one of Olivia’s adventures – whether real or imaginary – are fun.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

Bill Martin Jr. ;Eric Carle

(picture book) fiction

This poetic tale of a day at the zoo depicts Eric Carle’s amazing creativity, coupled with Bill Martin’s sense of rhyme for an enjoyable exploration through the eyes of animals.

Corduroy

Don Freeman

(picture book) fiction

Corduroy – a little bear all alone on a department store shelf – finds the love of a young girl, only to be abandoned because of his broken overalls. Corduroy ventures off his shelf to find a button to fix his overalls, but despite his escapades through the department store, he cannot fix them.

Jumanji

Chris Van Allsburg

(picture book) fiction

Jumanji – the only board game that literally sucks you in – is an amazing jungle adventure that comes to life and symbolizes a son’s conflict with his father and his transformation into adulthood.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl

(picture book) fiction

In its 50th year, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is still celebrating the unlikely friendship between Charlie Bucket – a boy living in abject poverty – and Willy Wonka – the successful chocolatier without a family. This tale of love, triumph and family continues to amaze children from five to 95.

The River

Alessandro Sanna

(picture book) fiction

The very talented Alessandro Sanna takes us through the seasons with divine watercolor pictorials of each season’s special burst of color and flair.

Fox

Margaret Wild, illustrated by Ron Brooks

(picture book) fiction

Another amazing illustrated book, this story explores the wonderful side of friendship and the dark side of jealousy.