Author Archives: rhapsodyinbooks

This book explains for children what a mosque is and how the religion of Islam is practiced by its adherents, called Muslims. The little boy who narrates the book tells all about what happens when he attends a mosque, using … Continue reading →

This moving story by multiple-award winning author and illustrator Bryan Collier is about a young boy and how he finds joy in the face of life’s storms. Collier said in an Author’s Note that it was inspired by the life … Continue reading →

Since the beginning of time, people have wondered how new life comes into the world. How does sex lead to babies? How does a baby “know how” to turn into an adult? This fascinating and very fun book is about … Continue reading →

This is a story about a boy in Mississippi named Bo Willie and what happened when he lost his pet, Yellow Dog. “Sometimes life is a mystery. Love is a mountain climb. The blues grabbed me like a shaking chill. … Continue reading →

Gesela, who has a bit of fae blood, is scorned and isolated in her village of Elk. She is believed to have been cursed, and thus villagers are just waiting for an excuse to get rid of her. In particular, … Continue reading →