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…
Type: chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: E.B. WhiteIllustrator: Fred Marcellino *The romance was between birds, but there was quite a lot of it. All was appropriate and normal behavior, but just a note. **This being a secular book, you can expect to…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-10Author & Illustrator: Brian Wildsmith What makes this book different from other retellings is definitely the pictures. The extra large size of this book makes the vivid art pop that much more. It has a “Where’s Waldo”…
Type: picture bookAges: 4+Author: Jani OrtlundIllustrator: Angelo Ruta Above all, don’t let traditions and culture teach you what marriage is! Even adults might appreciate perusing this book which so simply lays out the perfect plan God created. It speaks directly…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: J.R.R. Tolkien On the slim chance that one of you has not read this book (ha!), I thought I’d post Hobbit thoughts today. I recently “re-read” it (this time as an audiobook, which I’ll comment more…
Type: picture bookAges: 5+Author & Illustrator: Arthur Geisert This definitely needs to be read sitting right next to the child so that he or she can interact with the pictures. It gets pretty comical when you reach the higher numbers…
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