Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Maurice Sendak The appearance of this book on so many book lists actually surprised me. It’s a creative and funny topic, but it didn’t scream “classic” when I read it for the first time. That said,…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen Another winner! We’ve loved this series so far. The pictures are an entertaining addition to the fun words, and anyone who’s attempted to learn skiing will doubly get a kick out of the…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen Equally as good as the first one in the series (Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee), this one was highly entertaining. The books do not need to be read in order–they are…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen Your kids will get a hoot out of this amusing story! I’m going to assume it’s set in Maine, since the “About the Author” describes his actually home “down by the sea in…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Lisa BellIllustrator: Emily Brooks Wouldn’t it be neat if more picture books came with activity ideas, lesson plans and music? At the beginning of this book, you can find a website where you can stream the…
Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Nicola DaviesIllustrator: Brita Granström This book had a refreshing style of teaching its readers. We enjoyed it!
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Karen Katz A sweet, short, and colorful picture book. The author didn’t intend to shine a light on God’s amazing design, but I can’t help but see it!
Type: chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Elizabeth YatesIllustrator: Nora S. Unwin Though the story is mostly secular, the man who works on their farm appears to be a solid believer. He teaches the boy good lessons in a couple instances. This is…
Type: large picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Kim Lewis This is a very cozy and sweet book. It would make a great one for bedtime reading to your littles.
Type: short chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Gloria Repp Though the story is brief, it is impactful. It clearly paints the scene of a young local boy–what his part of the world looks like with bits of their culture sprinkled in. The…
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