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Book Thoughts: The Hundred Dresses (Estes)

Type: short chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Eleanor EstesIllustrator: Louis Slobodkin This was a fairly quick read-aloud for us! It was included in our Sonlight book package (“A”), and it teaches a great lesson in compassion. đź’›

Book Thoughts: What was the Gutenberg Bible? (Cooley)

Type: history chapter bookAges (listeners): 6-8Ages (readers): 9-12Author: Danika CooleyIllustrator: Martyn Smith I posted about one of her other books a few days ago–this is a great addition to that one! They are seriously delightful. I love the tone throughout…

Book Thoughts: The Barber Who Wanted to Pray (Sproul)

The Barber Who Wanted to Pray by R.C. Sproul | keenlykept.com

Type: picture bookAges: 6-9Author: R.C. SproulIllustrator: T. Lively Fluharty This might have been the first “reformed” children’s book we ever owned in our family, so it’s pretty special to us! However, the artwork wasn’t my kids’ favorite at first–it’s quite…

Book Thoughts: Martin Luther (Carr)

Type: long picture book (6 chapters)Ages: 8-12Author: Simonetta CarrIllustrator: Troy Howell This beautiful hardcover book is a gem on our shelves. We don’t have the whole series, but every one we do have is easily 5 stars. The author is…

Book Thoughts: Why Did the Reformation Happen? (Cooley)

Type: history chapter bookAges (listeners): 6-8Ages (readers): 9-11Author: Danika CooleyIllustrator: Martyn Smith This book just pumps me up. I want to cheer “Amen!” on many of the pages. 🙂 Great addition to your homeschool curriculum or for anyone of any…

Book Thoughts: Reformation ABCs (Nichols)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-12Author: Stephen J. NicholsIllustrator: Ned Bustard This is probably my favorite of Nichols’ “ABC” series. Lots of information that, I imagine, not every parent knows, so something to learn for everyone! Teach your kids church history. 💛

Book Thoughts: The Chronicles of Narnia Series (Lewis)

Type: chapter book setAges: 8+Author: C.S. LewisIllustrator: Pauline Baynes How does one truly write a review on these books? With each re-reading, something new is discovered! Though I don’t agree with Lewis on all theological levels, the incredible allegory he…

Book Thoughts: Arthur’s Reading Race (Brown)

Type: picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Marc Brown Admittedly, Arthur books are a hit or a miss with our family. We’ve never watched the shows, but it seems like some of the books are written directly from scripts, so they don’t flow…

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