Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Laura Ingalls WilderIllustrator: Renée Graef This is a truly charming book. There is nothing like the simplicity and hard work depicted in Wilder’s books. Your little girl is sure to love this one!
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Preston McDaniels I thought this one was even cuter than the first. They have an adventure (albeit very mild) and everyone is just so kind and helpful. Great series to encourage a young…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Preston McDaniels *I think this is just a lazy (wrong but mostly lazy) phrase that has become popular. It was a minor part of the book. This wholesome book would make a great…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Clyde Robert Bulla It is simply written with easy-to-read vocabulary and short sentences; however, it might be one of Bulla’s best! There’s significant build-up to the point he finally goes out to sea, but you…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Gene ZionIllustrator: Margaret Bloy Graham It sure is nice to find wholesome picture books! There are a few other “Harry the Dog” books in the series, but I haven’t been able to read them all yet.…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-7Author: Betsy ByarsIllustrator: Doron Ben-Ami If you’re looking for a very short chapter book with simple language, yet keeps the pages turning, check out Tornado!
Type: poetry anthologyAges: 3-8Selected by: Jack PrelutskyIllustrated by: Marc Brown I was pleasantly surprised when we checked this out–so much so that I added it to my Amazon wish list. It’s a really sweet collection! None of the poems are…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Ann Jonas This book is amazing! All the illustrations are in black and white. You only make it halfway on your journey when you hit the end of the book. Then, turning it upside down and…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Authors: Bill Martin, Jr., John ArchambaultIllustrator: Lois Ehlert This one grew on me. It didn’t impress me the first time I read it, but a few years later that all changed. I’m not sure why! Regardless, It’s…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Leo Lionni Material possessions can be tricky! Hopefully we can all learn a lesson from this simple story.
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