Type: longer picture book (or storybook)Ages: 5+Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Maggie Kneen Children much younger than 5 can definitely understand the stories, but in considering what age would appreciate it most, I landed on 5+. Just know that’s flexible! The four…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Ryan O’Rourke Young children will likely enjoy this gentle adventure. Older children might find some of the holes in the plot, but I don’t think it’s written for them. 🙂
Type: short chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Kate Willis Kate Willis has, in this one short book, proven to the world that sibling stories CAN be written without bickering or attitudes! It was a refreshingly sweet example of an intact family without…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin The book spans several years and is based in Maine. Rebecca is such a unique character to the small town which receives her that she becomes well beloved by many. She’s not the…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-11Author: Rebecca Rupp *The mother is a mystery novel writer. It is mentioned that “the governess had just been discovered, strangled, in the conservatory.” There is no more allusion to it, and it’s pretty well swallowed up…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: J.A. Myhre Kiisa, our 11-year-old heroine, sets out on a journey to help her friend who was taken by the rebels. This journey through the rainforest is dangerous and difficult, so although a few animal friends help her stay…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-14Author: J.A. Myhre What a unique combination of fantasy (i.e., talking animals) and a realistic setting! Portraying the vast difference between good and evil, this story includes a number of poignant moments during the boy’s travels through…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Kate Albus Many of my friends and acquaintances gushed over this book for long enough that my children and I decided to listen to the audiobook. We needed to discover for ourselves such a literary treasure!…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Dashka SlaterIllustrator: Sydney Hanson Practice your French accent before reading this aloud! 😁 Here are the words to brush up on: EscargotMoiBonjourExtraordinaireVoilàOh là làMagnifiquesouffléRatatouilleMais nonUn, deux, troisBon appétit A Book for Escargot is the sequel to this book, and…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Dashka SlaterIllustrator: Sydney Hanson Ideally, you can read this to your child in a French accent. 😅 But, at least learn how to say these words: EscargotBonjourVinaigretteOh là làmagnifiqueAu contraireMagnifiquesBon appétitC’est la vie ☺️🇫🇷 A quick…
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