Type: chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Kathryn Butler The story begins a couple months after Lily lost her father. She and her family are understandably struggling in their mourning–Lily at school, mother at work, and both mother and Lily taking care of…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Edith Nesbit *There are magical elements and comments throughout this book. One to note: Before the kids come to be in possession of the magic carpet, one of them wishes they were taught magic in school…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-7Author: Mike Berenstain If you don’t already know, I’m always cautious with my Berenstain recommendations, but there are definitely some gems in the mix. This one is perfectly wholesome and a good read!
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Munro LeafIllustrator: Robert Lawson Overall, this is a surprisingly engaging read-aloud. In fact, it was my daughter’s favorite for quite a long time when she was younger (5 or 6). It’s simple and sweet. Enjoy it!
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Virginia Lee Burton Your kids will love this one. YOU will love this one. The book makes for a great read-aloud. It’s also easy to find the audiobook, which can be fun for kids to listen…
Type: biblical picture bookAges: 3+Author: Angela Elwell HuntIllustrator: Tim Jonke It’s a traditional folktale so you may have heard variations before, but this particular retelling is poignant and lovely. It’s also one of those books that you get more and…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Andy Thomson John begins his studies at Oxford in earnest. He is a great example to his young friends. However, he soon notices various problems within the church and is compelled to address them. This causes…
Type: long picture bookAges: 5+Author: Madeleine L’EngleIllustrator: Joe De Velasco Written from the perspective of the 7-year-old, readers enjoy an innocent view of life and experience struggles a 7-year-old might deal with. It’s too bad she has been influenced to…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-13Author: Emily Winfield Martin This is a spin-off fairy tale for a new generation! Your middle school girls (and probably boys, too, really) will enjoy the age-appropriate suspense as Snow and Rose find themselves in various predicaments.…
Type: large illustrated chapter bookAges: 10+Author: Rosemary SutcliffIllustrator: Alan Lee I’ve read other versions of abridged Iliads, and this is my favorite for sure. Absolutely essential to a well-rounded study of Ancient Greece!
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