I Wonder By Annaka Harris, illustrated byJohn Rowe • Four Elephants PressWe adults have created a world in which information is quite literally at our nger- tips—evidence, perhaps, of how highly we value “knowing” stu . So how do children learn to be comfortable with not knowing, not having an answer? Something bigger is at stake here: the less our children enjoy hanging out in the space between the question and the answer (if there is one), the less they’re likely to exercise their own curiosity and creativity. Children’s books help us inject wonder into our kids’ lives.I Wonder reinforces their ability to do it for themselves. The Generosity Network New Transformational Toolsfor Successful Fund-RaisingBy Jennifer McCrea and Je rey C. Walker, with Karl Weber • CrownIf you’ve ever tried to e ect change, you’ve encountered the need to inspire others— and ask them for money. You’re not alone: America’s nonpro t sector comprises 1.8 million organizations. But asking for help has many pitfalls. McCrea, of Harvard’s Hauser Center for Nonpro t Organiza- tions, and Walker, a private equity capital expert and philanthropist, o er a guide that highlights the power of collaboration and will help you build a network that can bring about the change you want to see. Eat Move Sleep How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes By Tom Rath • MissiondayTom Rath is not a doctor, a nutritionist, or an expert on exercise or sleep. But since the age of 16, when he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, he has been a patient. In that time he’s been in search of “credible and practical ideas” to help him live a healthier life. Eat Move Sleep isa ne distillation of what he has discov- ered works best. The good news? Small choices change everything. Take it from a guy who isn’t aiming to climb Everest. Rath just wants to get up and have the best day possible—and as many more as possible a er that. Mindful Compassion Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Transform Our LivesBy Paul Gilbert & Choden The Aesthetic Brain How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy ArtBy Anjan Chatterjee The Shape of Green Aesthetics, Ecology and DesignBy Lance Hosey Social Why Our Brains Are Wired to ConnectBy Matthew Lieberman Imagine Me with the Three OwlsBy Lisa Hemmingsand Allan O’KeefeIllustrations by Lisa Hemmings Self-Compassion Step by StepThe Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself By Kristin Ne , PhD.
