Type: picture booksAges: 4-8Author: Dandi Daley MackallIllustrator: Richard Cowdrey I applaud the author on this one! She expertly crafted a story which combines the message of the greatest gift ever given (God giving His Son to save His people) with…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Carol Ryrie Brink Caddie is immediately likable by all! Throughout the story, she occasionally struggles with the balance between being a tomboy and being a lady, eventually finding a happy middle. There are a few suspenseful…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Mary Norton *The Borrower daughter and mother don’t always speak respectfully to each other, but, like other characters you’ll encounter, their personalities are exaggerated to the point of amusement. There is one particular human who is…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Robert C. O’Brien This is a well-told tale with just enough suspense and intrigue to keep the pages turning (pretty safe for sensitive listeners/readers). The points above are kept brief on purpose–I don’t want to give…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Diane Goode Families have all types of characters, don’t they? This family is no exception, which makes them all gathering together that much more special! Life would be boring if we were all the same. 🙂…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Phyllis AlsdurfIllustrator: Jenny Løvlie It’s so fun to learn about how other people celebrate this beloved holiday! This one is told by a young boy as he anticipates and plans for Thanksgiving with much excitement. The…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-10Author: Debby Atwell This is one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving books. It begins with the poor lady burning their dinner. She and her husband decide to check out the new restaurant on their street and end…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Authors: Wende and Harry Devlín It’s amusing and gets better with each re-read. A fun addition to our Thanksgiving books!
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Catherine Stock Your kids want to help. Put them to work. 🙂 This is a sweet (and short) Thanksgiving book!
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Authors: Lindsay Mattick, Josh GreenhutIllustrator: Sophie Blackall *This included brief mentions of battles, bombings, deaths and difficult living environments. **Readers will enjoy the parts that are in first person (Winnie) and her simple and sweet way of…
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