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Book Thoughts: Urchin and the Heartstone (McAllister)

Type: chapter bookAges: 9+Author: M.I. McAllisterIllustrator: Omar Rayyan *Though the scenes with this particular animal are creepy, they are countered with the goodness of those who oppose him. There are never any actual spells said or descriptions of his “magic” activities. Regarding good vs.…

Book Thoughts: Berlioz (Brett)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Jan Brett In many of Brett’s books, you’ll discover an amusing sub-story within the illustrations. This one is no exception. Lots to study! It’s a great book by itself but could also make a nice addition…

Book Thoughts: Mary on Horseback (Wells)

Type: short chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Rosemary WellsIllustrator: Peter McCarty I already know I’ll be in the minority on this one, but it’s my account. 😉 We didn’t care for this book at all. However, one positive about it: the described…

Book Thoughts: When You See a Rainbow (Dudley)

Type: board bookAges: 0-5Author: Becki DudleyIllustrator: Laura Watson What a wonderful recovery of God’s beautiful rainbow. It was His first and always will be. Help your children know the biblical truth about the colors they love to draw with!

Book Thoughts: The House on Walenska Street (Herman)

Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-10Author: Charlotte HermanIllustrator: Susan Avishai *There was a fun sprinkling of non-English words. Here are their meanings: Oy, gevald = a Yiddish phrase of exasperationshmatte = rag or shabby garmentshreib = writefaygeleh = little birdiepogrom =…

Book Thoughts: The Door of Salvation (Ham)

Type: picture book with flapsAges: 2+Author: Ken HamIllustrator: Bill Looney Ken Ham has given this world many outstanding resources over the years, and this is certainly one of them. As soon as your kids are old enough not to rip…

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