Enough is...

By Jessica Whipple, Nicole Wong (illustrator),

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How many friends, turns, clothes, toys, fashion accessories, books? How much of anything? The pictures follow one child as she learns the difference between wanting and needing and, in the end, feels the contentment that flows from being satisfied with what she has. The text, meanwhile, frames a difficult idea…

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1 author picked Enough is... as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book blew me away. It’s the sort of book that made me ask, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Because the topic is so perfect, and the style is just the sort of thing I would love to take credit for. But I can’t. And that’s OK, because Jessica and Nicole did such a stellar job.

Enough is... addresses the age-old question, “How much is enough?” It’s a question that applies equally well to small children, tweens, teens, young adults, middle-aged folks and senior citizens.

Whether you want the latest heavily marketed toy or iPhone, are trying to decide…

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