Type: juvenile non-fictionAges: 8+Author: James Cross Giblin Though this is written for older children, it is absolutely readable for adults. It doesn’t “talk down” to kids, but uses simple language in an effective way. I was surprised at how interesting…
Type: long picture bookAges: 5+Author: The Voice of the Martyrs with Cheryl OddenIllustrator: R.F. Palavicini These books can lead into great conversations with your kids–for example, you could ask them what they would do if all our Bibles were burned or…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Annie North BedfordIllustrator: Corinne Malvern This was published over 70 years ago and is still a solid wintery read. Pure, simple fun. By the way, if you found this from my Christmas lists, just know that…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jan Brett Like most of her books, Brett has a sub-story going on in the margins, so take your time or thumb through a second time. 🙂 Reading it again so details would be fresh for…
Type: short chapter bookAges: 3+ (listeners), 6+ (readers)Author: Marguerite de Angeli Someone shows an unusually kind act toward this endearing family, and it’s an all-around feel-good tale. It was mentioned that one of the ladies who helps babysit told the…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 6+ (reader), 3+ (listener)Author: Sylvia GreenIllustrator: Chris Chapman This is a very friendly and lighthearted book. There is only some sadness when she can’t find her cat, but nothing intense or startling for young readers. A…
Type: picture book (slightly longer than average)Ages: 3-7Author: Clare Turlay Newberry This is a cozy book from beginning to end. It would make a great gift for bunny lovers!
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Malachy DoyleIllustrator: Andrew Whitson This short book was action-packed! Two different people “pass out” in the story, so that might take some explaining to the younger crowd, but it shouldn’t affect sensitive listeners. The only thing…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Gloria HoustonIllustrator: Barbara Cooney *First, note that the people came to church on Christmas Eve “to celebrate the Christmas tree.” During part of the service (mostly a Christmas play by children), Santa enters the scene with…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: P.L. Travers *Some of the magic comes across as mildly amusing while other parts are surprisingly dark. In one scene, a snake (a hamadryad) was recognized as the “wisest of all animals” who gives a speech…
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