Type: historical fiction chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Joan Hiatt Harlow *The main girl and her cousin quasi-believe in a cultural superstition involving numbers of birds when they fly by–different numbers meaning different things about to happen (sometimes good things, sometimes bad).…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Marjorie Weinman SharmatIllustrator: Ben Shecter This is a simple tale that likely will have young ones giggling at how messy Mooch the rat is. He and his father love each other, and the story shows how…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Kelley McMorris Readers will feel the chill of this one! Messner vividly describes the frigid conditions the patriot soldiers experienced and fought through as they were ferried over rough waters overnight. The main character, Isaac, who Ranger…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Ruth A. SonnebornIllustrator: Eric Gurney This story is simple yet educational. A really neat read-aloud if you know an eclipse is coming your way soon! The text-art combo is well done.
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Margaret Bloy Graham Billy leaves his spider at the zoo, because his new apartment doesn’t allow pets. The zookeeper loses track of her, and she makes herself at home–first in the lions’ enclosure, later in others’.…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Joan Lowery NixonIllustrator: Syd Hoff It’s sad this is out of print, because David’s story is a memorable one. If I discover a publisher is reprinting it, I’ll update this review! In the meantime, definitely give…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Authors: Trudy Boyles, Louise MacMartinIllustrator: Helen Szepelak If you are so fortunate to stumble upon this dear little book, I hope you have some little ones to read it to! Can you imagine cooking so much popcorn,…
Type: historical fiction novelAges: 9+Author: G.A. Henty From the prolific writer best known for his historical fiction novels, our generation has the privilege of reading one of his most popular. The Dragon and the Raven is readily available, compared to…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Authors: Phyllis Root, Gary D. SchmidtIllustrator: Melissa Sweet Even if you’ve never heard of Celia (Laighton) Thaxter, this is a beautiful book to read with your children. The colors and weather and beauty of flowers simply…
Type: young adult novelAges: 12-18Author: N.D. Wilson Mr. Wilson is a gifted word crafter. I truly enjoyed much of this book just regarding the imagery and unique descriptions sprinkled throughout. Beyond that, though, we have a zinger of a finale! This third…
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