Type: chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Kathryn Butler The main allegorical theme of this series installment is, in my opinion, about trials and wondering why the Creator doesn’t send healing and relief. Why did he leave? Why doesn’t he come back? Can’t…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Original Author: Hans Christian AndersenRetelling Author: Ned BustardIllustrations: Matthew Clark The word spreads quickly: if you can’t see the fabric of the emperor’s new clothes, then you are stupid (the word for unintelligent used throughout). Who wants…
Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 6-12Author: Gail Gibbons I always find it fascinating to see beavers’ process in building their dams and lodges! The book is chock full of beaver facts, but Gibbons was able to make it attractive to children…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Henry Cole I knew I would like this book. Always a fan of cross-hatch art, I was not disappointed. The beavers exemplify great diligence in their building of their dam home, even when a storm hits!…
Type: short chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Caroline Dale SnedekerIllustrator: Amanda Ho The story shines a light on how deeply embedded god-worshiping was in Ancient Greece while giving us a glimpse into a really unique aspect of their culture: the annual plays…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: A.W. Downer The premise for this book is certainly creative. It’s not every day (or ever) you find two 6th grade girls who obsess about the Green Bay Packers and play football at every chance. It…
Type: short chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Caroline Dale Snedeker This was a required reader for my children’s history curriculum and a title I’d never heard of before. I liked how it brought to life a time period we don’t always read…
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!
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