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Color Our World Themed Picture Books for Creative Kids
As summer winds down, here are a few more Color Our World themed picture book recommendations that creative kids will enjoy.

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What Do You Do With An Idea?
by Kobi Yamada

In Kobi Yamada’s inspiring picture book, What Do You Do With An Idea? a young child has an idea and he’s not quite sure what to do with it. At first he tries to ignore the idea, but it only grows. When he shares his idea, not everyone seems to like it. At first he’s discouraged, but soon realizes that it's okay to be different and he's proud to have his own special thoughts. Mae Besome’s delicate pencil drawings bring this inspiring story to life.

Adult Nonfiction Staff Picks: Art for Self Care by Jessica Swift

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Art for Self-Care
by Jessica Swift

When her husband passed away in 2018, Jessica Swift found comfort in listening to a voice that spoke from within. Widowed with two young children to care for, Swift soon discovered an unexpected inner strength. She began journaling and started scheduling time to listen to her inner voice after putting her babies to sleep each night.

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