For many, post-Thanksgiving is a special season: the sparkly lights, the music, and the family celebrations. Cultural traditions bring a sense of comfort and a feeling of being part of something bigger than oneself. What a perfect time to choose children’s books that are associated with positive messages.
Here are some of my favorite children’s books published in 2022.
‘The First Notes: The Story of DO, RE, MI’
A monk in earlier times named Guido has an idea for music (today, we’d call it staff notation), but nobody listens. Guido’s sadness is portrayed beautifully, especially in an illustration that shows him wrapping his arms around himself. Then one day, a bishop visits and hears of Guido’s passion for music. The bishop invites Guido to take a new job training choir singers at his great cathedral. Guido uses his idea in his new job, and his innovative approach to teaching music soon spreads.
