by Ann Ruethling & Patti Pitcher

Here is THE Chinaberry (our mother company!) handbook written by Ann Ruethling (our mother!) and friend Patti Pitcher. Covering all the joys of parenting and filled with reflections on daily life with children, tips, thoughts, quotes, this book contains reviews of more than two hundred of the best books that have appeared in the Chinaberry catalog since its beginning 1982. These are the books that have truly enriched our lives and made us the people we are today—books that convey unconditional love, spark the imagination, cultivate tolerance and appreciation, celebrate nature, induce giggles, or bring a quiet, reverent close to the day.

In the Introduction, Patti and Ann say, “If you were to gain two things from reading this book, we wish it would be a profound sense of compassion for how hard it is both to be a parent and to be a child; and how, if we approach each day with compassion in our hearts, parenting has the incredible potential to transform us into kinder, gentler people; people guided by love, not fear; people open to the joy inherent in every moment.” Their wonderful, heartfelt book provides a warm blanket of comfort and support for the immense and challenging job of mindful parenting. Wherever you are on the parenting path, from expecting your first child to enjoying grandchildren, this book will be a loving companion.

Paperback, 6″×9″, 288 pages