Type: non-fiction Ages: 9-12Authors: Michael & Beverly OardIllustrator: Earl & Bonita Snellenberger When the world of educators and scientists is constantly attacking the Bible and biblical history/science, it’s a blessing to have books on your shelves that counter their lies.…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Arnold LobelIllustrator: Anita Lobel The artwork is really amazing on this one. The pages are all so different from each other and fascinating to study!
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Lisa Campbell Ernst The book was a bit too frantic to me, but it sure entertains younger kiddos. 🙂 See if they can figure out what classic book it’s referring to when you check it out!
Type: picture bookAges: 8-12Author: Ken MochizukiIllustrator: Dom Lee I highly recommend finding time to read a serious book to your child on occasion–not just the fun ones. This was a horrible part of America’s history, and it should be remembered.…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Dick Gackenbach *You might want to pre-read this (or just look at the monster) if your child is sensitive. There’s some humor in the book as well as a happy ending. Definitely see if your library…
Type: chapter bookAges: 4+ (listeners), 8+ (readers)Author: Margaret Sidney *I tend to keep notes on children’s books I read and was surprised that I hadn’t made a single note till toward the end. That tells you how few problems there…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-10Author/Illustrator: Patricia Polacco If you know me personally, you know I love quilt making and that I lived in Russia for a time, so that’s a winning combo! Polacco’s style of illustrations aren’t always my favorite, but…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Irene Haas Everything in this story is positive and lovely. I’m sure many children can relate to such dreamy wishes.
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Patricia ThomasIllustrator: Wallace Tripp It appears that they have re-published this book since our copy was written (ours is 1971), but I think only the illustrations changed. This is a CLASSIC for the littles. Definitely see…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Editor: David PowlisonIllustrator: Joe HoxStory Creator: Jocelyn Flenders *My only issue, albeit minor, is that one of the kids figured out the problem when, ideally, one of the parents would have first. But the father quickly “manned…
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