Videos and Parent Resources
Reflections For All Ages, A Complete List
Stories from Published Books
BEFORE SHE WAS HARRIET
by Lesa Cline Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome, Holiday House publishers
an evocative poem and stunning watercolors honor a larger than life hero
THE OTHER SIDE
by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis, G.B. Putnam’s Sons Books
Two girls strike up a friendship despite the fence that serves to divide them
WESLANDIA
by Paul Fleishman, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Penquin Random House Books
A story of invention and creativity – an homage to the nonconformist
NOT NORMAN: A GOLDFISH STORY
by Kelly Bennett, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, Candlewick Press
An unexpected and fishy tale about finding the good in something you didn’t expect
PIES FROM NOWHERE: HOW GEORGIA GILMORE SUSTAINED THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT
by Dee Romito & Laura Freeman, Little Bee Books
Looking into the life of a hidden hero of the civil rights movement.
OSKAR AND THE EIGHT BLESSINGS
by Tanya & Richard Simon, illustrated by Mark Siegel, Roaring Brook Press
Even in the bad times, people can be good. You have to look for the blessings
THE KING WHO BANNED THE DARK
by Emily Haworth-Booth, Sterling Children’s Books
A magical modern fairy tale about conquering your fears
LOVE IS POWERFUL
by Heather Dean Brewer, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Candlewick Press
An empowering story for the youngest of activists
MAYBE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
by F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael López, HMH Books
A muralist transforms Mira’s grey neighborhood into something beautiful
EQUALITY’S CALL
by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Magdalena Mora, Simon & Schuster
A powerful picture book on voting rights
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade, Macmillan Publishing
A bold and lyrical rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water
THE UGLY VEGETABLES
by Grace Lin, Charlesbridge Publishers
Celebrating differences as a Chinese American girl grows her own unique garden
COME WITH ME
by Holly M. McGhee, illustrated by Pascal LeMaître, Penguin Random House
Delivering a powerful message that what we do matters
THE DAY YOU BEGIN
by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López, Penguin Readers
There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you
HAROLD LOVES HIS WOOLY HAT
by Vern Kousky, Schwartz & Wade Books
A story that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others
WHEN SPRING COMES
by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, Greenwillow Books
A beautiful book for introducing the seasons
Live Action Story Painting by Judy Brook
narrated with live action painting by Judy Brook
Two Indigenous stories painted in breathtaking watercolor while narrated. Stunning.
The Story of Water
Skywoman
Spirit Play Stories
active storytelling based in story and ritual
JULIA BUTTERFLY
The story of a contemporary young environmental activist
THE LIFE CYCLE OF A FROG
The story of a frog; from ball of jelly to an adult hopper!
THE BUNDLE OF STICKS
An Aesop fable that reveals how unity makes strength
Homegrown puppet stories and celebrations
OSTARA – AN EASTER PUPPET SHOW
Performed by actors, goddesses and bird figures
An interactive telling of Easter origins
THE TALE OF DESERT PETE
An interactive tale performed by Rev. Tricia and Erika as “Pete”
A fun story about how we can preserve resources for all of us
YOUTH GROUP PUPPET SHOW
Conceived, written and performed by our UU youth group
An original story of respecting others and respecting oneself
TEACHER APPRECIATION SHOW
Starring UU favorite puppets: Piggy and Froggy
A playful celebration of learning together