Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Tom Leonard The artwork is what takes the cake on this book. It really brings alive Bach’s thoughts–how he saw things in color and noticed patterns everywhere. On the last page spread, as the text…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Lara Hawthorne This is a beautifully illustrated book. There are the typical inconsistencies with Scripture that all Christian Christmas books seem to have (all that I’ve read, to be specific). You can find those discussed in…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 6-10Author: Anna Harwell CelenzaIllustrator: JoAnn E. Kitchel If you know much about Beethoven, you know that there were many sorrowful aspects to his life, including his childhood. But that is not the focus of this book;…
Type: oversized picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Richard Scarry Plan for a long session or break this into different reading times, because it’s lengthy! It’s one of my favorite “seasons” books for kids. 🙂
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Sophie Corrigan What fun! Older children (especially those who are well-read) will appreciate the details, but the younger ages will still be charmed by the story. Short and familiar quotes (to bookish nerds like me anyway)…
Type: board bookAges: 0-4Author: Ole RisomIllustrator: Richard Scarry This is quite possibly my favorite board book. I know others agree, because it was gifted to us three times when the kids were younger. 😆 It makes a wonderful new baby…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Margaret Wise BrownIllustrator: Garth Williams Different type of animal homes will surely interest your little one. Williams’ artwork never disappoints either. Hoppy reading!
Type: early chapter bookAges: 3+ (listeners), 5+ (readers)Author: Rebecca Caudill Each of the five chapters is mostly its own little story but do happen in chronological order. The first is in winter, the second in spring, third in summer, fourth…
Type: family devotional/Bible studyAges: 4-10*Author: Marty MachowskiIllustrator: Flavia Sorrentino *I say these ages very loosely. It can be enjoyed by and impactful for all ages! Plus, there is a thoughtful “Bible Study for Older Children” that can facilitate excellent further…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Hazel KrantzIllustrator: Vic Herman For the most part, the kids are very respectful to adults and each other. Two exceptions: a moment when a boy says “you’re mean” to his father and another when the kids…
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