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		KIDS BOOKS THAT PLACE That Place, inspired by Einstein’s ideas, is a hopeful means to cope with loss. A creative application of scientific knowledge and imagination, KD Larson suggests simple ways to re-experience life. That Place provides opportunities to realize clandestine moments with the interminable energy of a bereaved loved one, in “unlikely ways”. Science helps us find answers to big questions, questions like why is the sky blue, where do babies come from and what happens when we die? Understanding why or how something happens is as important as what happens next. Redefining the context of our universe, Albert Einstein demonstrated that there is a simple, perpetual nature to our everyday lives. He showed that physical matter and energy are interchangeable, demonstrating how matter could change into energy and vice versa, or E=MC². From the observation of a twinkling star to the gentle summer wind caress, with a little imagination nature can provide us with unparalleled comfort. The way we cope with, perceive, explain, choose to live with loss, can have a tangible impact on the quality of your life. In the presence of personal tragedy it helps to rediscover how to live, not focusing on living “without” a loved one, child, or pet. Rather, awakening your senses to the possibility of a continued loving relationship in an unanticipated context. Consider the promise of memories triggered by songs, seasons, or elements of nature that evoke feelings of warmth and comfort. There is profound possibility in the abstract, let your heart and imagination take you there. Remember, energy may leave your physical body but it and the love continues without end, all you have to do is open your mind and heart to it and create the possibility. “Its nice to know that when you go You’re never really gone You’re here and there and everywhere In that place beyond….” The Great Kleenex Caper A lively (and true) tale about a terrific sneeze and a whole lotta’ snot. All that childhood play and something is bound to provide lasting memories, how about the neighborhood child who didn’t have to wear a winter coat on the warmer winter days? Well, The Great Kleenex Caper is the true story of that little girl, and her amazing procurement of snot. You’ll have to read the book to find out what happened to it all! “It was a warm winter day We went out to play Aly and I were dressed up in winter snow suits Caps and scarves and mittens and moon boots Ellen and Mikey got to come outside too In t-shirts and shorts and able to move. We ran in circles We ran in lines We ran all over the driveway and through the snow I ran as fast as my moon boots would go. Ellen and Mikey ran into the street And just then when we all came to rest (by the street drain cover) Ellen let out a great, Big Loud Yucky Wet Sneeze!” Smoosh the Spider An anxious arachnid seeking refuge from an onslaught of children. “Smoosh” was inspired by Kristen’s own fear of spiders, and her urgings to smoosh anything spidery crawling within a 10 foot radius of her, add a few cackling children and Smoosh’s personification and a unique perspective is born. Perfect for that bug-phobic child in each of us! “My name must be Smoosh, I hear it an awful lot. Each time my name is said, My spider heart pounds with dread. Thump, thump. Thump, thump, thump. My legs twitch and wiggle. Each of them, one through eight. Quickly running here and there, I can’t sit still, no time to waste.” Aunt Pat’s Hats An amusing picture book and hat for every occasion. An interesting juxtaposition of physical presence and femininity, Aunt Pat will endear your girly girls, and inner girl. Our real “Aunt Pat” always dons her perfect topper. “For the shower or for the beach The perfect cap is within reach In the wind in the snow At a game or at a show Aunt Pat’s hats are in the know.” Kissee Monster When my daughter started toddling, we’d have countless hours of fun playing kissee monster. Agonizing minutes of anticipation she’d squeal with laughter only to be attacked by big mommy kisses. What is your monster up to today? “Lurking Sneaking Prowling Slinking Hiding Waiting Anticipating Expecting” Girly Goggles and Super Spectacles These gender-oriented books explain common causes for glasses, and helps demystify the fear of this doctor’s visit. Perfect for the tentative child. Inspired by Kristen’s niece whose own experience with glasses at a very young age motivated her to put together this story for other children. “Is this better, Or this? This better, Or this? This, Or this?” Dr. Oggle asked, peeking from behind the black machine. Dr. Oggle toggled through different lenses that made the picture on the wall clearer. Everytime he asked “is this better, or this?” I could see the picture better. When Dr. Oggle got done toggling, I saw a crisp, clear picture of a kitty. “Kids wear glasses,” he exclaims, “to fix an eyesight problem like when you can’t see close up, or far away.” He calls them funny names, “m-eye-ooo-pee-ah”, “press-bee-ooo-pee-ah”, and tells mom and I that the names and the problems are opposites.”
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