Jennifer E. Morris – illustratör

Henry is a lot of fun when he's not storming through the house, so Emma decides to teach him how to be still. By showing him how to sit, bow, and breathe, Emma is able to calm the hurricane within Henry.A perfect introduction to meditation for young readers, presented in a captivating story.The illustrations bring the story to life with delightful whimsy.Includes a back-of-book presentation of simple mindfulness techniques that can be shared at home and in the classroom.In Planting Seeds, Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teaches that by sitting still and meditating, the mind can become clear. Like Hanh's apple juice story, when a glass of lemonade is stirred, the pulp swirls around. When it sits quietly, the pulp settles and the liquid becomes clear. In this way, a glass of lemonade is a metaphor for how meditation and mindfulness work. That is why this book is called The Lemonade Hurricane. Practicing mindfulness and meditation helps us tame the hurricane within.Fountas & Pinnell Level L

Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images kids hear and see every day. Jennifer Morris’s emotive, diverting characters provide the perfect complement to Leannah’s words, leading us through the crowded streets of an urban day in the company of two pairs of siblings (one of color). We see what they see: the hulking dude with tattoos and chains assisting an elderly lady onto the bus; the Goth teenager with piercings and purple Mohawk returning a lost wallet to its owner; and the myriad interactions of daily existence, most of them well intended. Most People is a courageous, constructive response to the dystopian world of the news media.Fountas & Pinnell Level M

Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images children hear and see every day. Jennifer Morris’s emotive, diverting characters provide the perfect complement to Leannah’s words, leading us through the crowded streets of an urban day in the company of two pairs of siblings (one of colour).We see what they see: the hulking dude with tattoos and chains assisting an elderly lady onto the bus; the Goth teenager with piercings and purple Mohawk returning a lost wallet to its owner; and the myriad interactions of daily existence, most of them well intended. Most People is a courageous, constructive response to the dystopian world of the news media.

Emma doesn’t really like hurricanes. After a busy day of school and activities, Emma likes to sit still and rest. Her little brother, Henry, does everything but. She calls him The Lemonade Hurricane.Henry is a lot of fun when he’s not storming through the house so Emma decides to teach him how to be still. By showing him how to sit, bow and breathe, Emma is able to calm the hurricane within Henry.The illustrations bring the story to life with delightful whimsy. When a glass of lemonade is stirred, the pulp swirls around. When it sits quietly, the pulp settles and the liquid becomes clear. In this way, a glass of lemonade is a metaphor for how meditation and mindfulness work. That is why this book is called The Lemonade Hurricane and practicing mindfulness and meditation helps us tame the hurricane within.Includes a back-of-book presentation of simple mindfulness techniques that can be shared at home and in the classroom.

Foster understanding, belonging, and acceptance with this Little People® board book book about the differences that make our world more beautiful, from beloved author and educator Vera Ahiyya. Created by Fisher-Price, the most successful early childhood brand in the world."When we look around, we see all different people, beautiful as can be!"Spend a day with the familiar faces from Little People®! Fisher-Price believes that introducing the world to a child through play makes conversations about big topics like kindness, belonging, and acceptance a little easier. Developed in partnership with educators and experts in early childhood development, this gentle board book about diversity celebrates the differences that make our world more beautiful. Complete with an online reading companion by author and early childhood educator, Vera Ahiyya, this board book serves as the perfect tool to help parents and caregivers introduce important social-emotional concepts like inclusion, kindness, and acceptance. Familiar Little People® faces and spaces offer an easy transition for families to explore diversity through play. Fisher-Price’s Play Lab child development experts offer a variety of play tips and talking points, ideal for Little People® figures and playsets you may already have at home. From little moments to big milestones, Fisher-Price is dedicated to helping families throughout every age and stage.