Type: picture bookAges: 6-10Author: Astrid LindgrenIllustrator: Ilon Wikland You’ve probably heard of Pippi Longstocking, but have you heard of this book/series? We accidentally read it out of order, but I’ve heard that the first book (“The Children of Noisy Village”)…
Type: biographical chapter bookAges: 10-15Author: Janet & Geoff Benge *What I mean by that: There is minimal theology in this book–no gospel, no doctrinal discussions, etc. It was, indeed, a little strange that the story never actually told *how* he…
Type: story bookAges: 6-10Retold by: Heather AmeryIllustrator: Linda Edwards This physically small book surprised us! It was packed full of famous stories and was, overall, a great introduction for our children. Admittedly, my views on “never reading abridged” have altered…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-11Author: Farley MowatIllustrator: Robert Frankenberg Our children hooted (heh) at this book. It was written well enough that they could picture exactly what was going on in their minds as I read it aloud. And can you…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jane GoodallIllustrator: Julie Litty The method of “treatment” this London hospital began has since spread into a whole type of therapy used today. Pet-assisted therapy can “significantly contribute to sick people’s recovery and rehabilitation” (per…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-5Author: Arlene MoselIllustrator: Blair Lent *I’ve seen multiple resources mention the inaccuracies of this book, so just read it lightheartedly as entertaining fiction rather than true history. 😉 It’s been around for decades, so there’s a good…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9+Author: M.I. McAllisterIllustrator: Omar Rayyan You won’t want to put this one down! There were definitely some harsh parts–especially the culling discussions, which were occasional and throughout–but there was such a beautiful underlying imagery of light conquering…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Clyde Robert Bulla This is a good little beginner chapter book sequel. You never know how sequels are going to be (often worse than the first!), but it’s just as clean and pleasant as the…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Clyde Robert BullaIllustrator: Thomas B. Allen This was a good, clean story for the intended age group. It might be especially appreciated by young artists!
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Bruce Edward HallIllustrator: William Low This was a great book with an excellent resolution to conflict as well as increased cross-cultural understanding. Love that it’s based on a true story!
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