Inside Out
By Wendy Stofan Halley 
Illustrated by Roberta Collier-Morales

     Karly has a special invisible friend, Natasha. They have a great time together doing all sorts of impossible things, like jumping on clouds, and walking on the moon. Karly wonders why her mother can't see her friend. Natasha explains that she is a spirit, and tells Karly all about spirits: that everyone has one, and that Karly's spirit lives inside her heart. Together they create a secret method for Karly to remember her own shiny spirit.

     Halley has written an inspirational book that shows children how to be a good friend, and to let your spirit shine through no matter what. The illustrations by Roberta Collier-Morales are prepared with turpenoid and CaranD'Ache colored pencils on mylar to create beautiful luminescent paintings that really bring Karly and Natasha to life. You'll enjoy this book as a read aloud story the whole family can enjoy and discuss.