Book Nook: Gift Books from Mango Publishing

It's no secret that I love books and really enjoy the chance to review books on a wide variety of topics. I also think that books make great gifts for many reasons - they don't take up much space, they provide entertainment and education, they can inspire or relax, and they're easy to pass on to other people (or sneak a peek before you gift it to someone, if you're a careful reader). I had the chance to review a variety of books from Mango Publishing that make great gifts. A Pebble for Your Thoughts: How One Kindness Rock at the Right Moment Can Change Your Life by Megan Murphy Founded by Megan Murphy, the Kindness Rocks Project is based on the profound truth that one kind message at the right moment can change someone’s day, their outlook, and their whole life. This book has encouraging messages and beautiful photos of inspirational Kindness Rocks. It's easy to read, inspiring, and uplifting - and gave my daughter a lot of ideas for passing Kindness Rocks on to friends and family! View this book on Amazon! The Healthy Teen Cookbook: Around the World In 80 Fantastic Recipes by Remmi Smith This was great for my daughters, who are just learning to cook. This book is written with teen readers in mind, by young Chef Remmi, who combines healthy eating habits and a variety of foods from different cultures. Recipes are organized by continent, and are accompanied by bright photos and clear instructions. View this book on Amazon! Making a Difference: Teaching Kindness, Character and Purpose by Cheri J. Meiners Making a Difference tells children that they are important, and that what they do matters. It's a great way to increase confidence in kids, and help them talk about their thoughts while letting them know that their thoughts are important. Adults can use this to teach about respect and kindness, and can also use it to help them learn how to express themselves. The book includes great features for adults - scenaries, games, questions, and role-play activities.  View this book on Amazon! I’m So Full of Happy Today: The Hygge Wisdom of Children by Martin Andersen and Moira Tuffy I love the word hygge - a feeling of comfort and delight. This book has adorable sayings by children aged two to ten, that will help adults capture the innocence of children. It can help everyone reframe their perspective and smile at the way kids are so innocent and so knowledgeable at the same time. View this book on Amazon! The Woman's Book of Prayer: 365 Blessings, Poems and Meditations by Becca Anderson If you're a busy woman who finds it hard to squeeze God time into the day, this is a great book for you. It incorporates a variety of ways to pray, with meditations, sacred texts, poems, and more. Each selection is very short, and can be used as sort of a guiding meditation or thought for the day to reflect on throughout the day whenever you have a few minutes. View this book on Amazon! Say It Now: 33 Ways To Say I LOVE YOU To the Most Important People In Your Life by Sherry Richert Belul I have lost loved ones suddenly, and so I know how important it is to always make sure that you let those around you know how much you love them. Sometimes it can be hard to express that love, so this book gives a variety of ways to do that. With actions and ways to pass along words besides just saying them, this is a good book for those who want to creatively express their love, but need a little inspiration for ideas. View this book on Amazon! u & i: A Love Letter in Illustrated Poetry by Michael Hall I like poetry, and this is a beautiful little book that follows the journey from initial attractions to marriage to children and more. It's realistic, including ups and downs of relationships, and heartwarming in spite of the frustration that sometimes happens in long-term relationships. It's a great gift to a partner or to the newly coupled.The art matches the text in a unique a fitting way to add to the poem. View this book on Amazon! You Can Do All Things: Drawings, Affirmations and Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety and Depression by Kate Allan This is a cute, inspirational book, targeted to people with anxiety or depression, but appropriate for anyone who struggles with negative emotions. This book, which makes a great gift when you don't have the right words, has uplifting pictures, suggestions, and affirmations. It's really written in a way that will make readers feel heard, and feel like they aren't alone, even if they're struggling to make it through the day. View this book on Amazon! Also available (but not reviewed): Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women by Becca Anderson Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women, serves up a memorable and inspirational banquet of positive self-affirmations, delicious bon mots, quips, and unforgettable quotes. View this book on Amazon! The Crafty Gardener: Inspired Ideas and DIY Crafts from Your Own Backyard by Becca AndersonAlong with gardening tips and secrets for growing flowers, herbs, and veggies, Anderson shares dozens of how-to's in this delightful guide on making candles, potpourri, bath salts, essential oils, floral waters, tinctures, liquors, pickles jams, and even fountains, birdhouses, and fairy doors. View this book on Amazon! Cooking, Making, and Baking: 100 Recipes and DIY Ideas for All Seasons and Reasons by Cynthia O’HaraFrom the creative mind of the “Harried Housewife” blog comes a beautifully packaged one-stop-shop book bursting with DIY recipes and ideas for the entire year! View this book on Amazon! Designology: How to Find Your PlaceType and Align Your Life With Design by Sally AugustinDesignology makes design personal through author Sally Augustin’s 8 personality Placetypes that characterize the different ways we can relate to the space around us. View this book on Amazon!  The Cocktail Companion: A Guide to Cocktail History, Culture, Trivia and Favorite Drinks by Cheryl CharmingFrom the importance of finding artisanal bitters to creating perfect cubes of ice that will help create intriguing, balanced cocktails, The Cocktail Companion is a wealth of knowledge from every corner of cocktail culture. View this book on Amazon! Movie Quotes for All Occasions: Unforgettable Lines for Life's Biggest Moments by James ScheibliFrom weddings to pre-game pep talks, James has found the quotes that are moving, inspirational, or just plain hilarious that do more than just remind of the movies they came from. View this book on Amazon! Previously reviewed: We Don’t Know Either: Trivia Night Done Right by City Trivia Packed with exciting, fun, head-scratching trivia to play and laugh with, We Don’t Know Either: Trivia Night Done Right is your how-to guide for a lively and humorous night of trivia at home or at your favorite bar. View this book on Amazon!