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Book Thoughts: Beavers (Gibbons)

Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 6-12Author: Gail Gibbons I always find it fascinating to see beavers’ process in building their dams and lodges! The book is chock full of beaver facts, but Gibbons was able to make it attractive to children…

Book Thoughts: Building (Cole)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Henry Cole I knew I would like this book. Always a fan of cross-hatch art, I was not disappointed. The beavers exemplify great diligence in their building of their dam home, even when a storm hits!…

Book Thoughts: Lysis Goes to the Play (Snedeker)

Type: short chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Caroline Dale SnedekerIllustrator: Amanda Ho The story shines a light on how deeply embedded god-worshiping was in Ancient Greece while giving us a glimpse into a really unique aspect of their culture: the annual plays…

Book Thoughts: Best Friends Playbook (Downer)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: A.W. Downer The premise for this book is certainly creative. It’s not every day (or ever) you find two 6th grade girls who obsess about the Green Bay Packers and play football at every chance. It…

Book Thoughts: A Triumph for Flavius (Snedeker)

Type: short chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Caroline Dale Snedeker This was a required reader for my children’s history curriculum and a title I’d never heard of before. I liked how it brought to life a time period we don’t always read…

Book Thoughts: The Story of Ferdinand (Leaf)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Munro LeafIllustrator: Robert Lawson Overall, this is a surprisingly engaging read-aloud. In fact, it was my daughter’s favorite for quite a long time when she was younger (5 or 6). It’s simple and sweet. Enjoy it!

Book Thoughts: The Little House (Burton)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Virginia Lee Burton Your kids will love this one. YOU will love this one. The book makes for a great read-aloud. It’s also easy to find the audiobook, which can be fun for kids to listen…

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