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Book Thoughts: The Littles (Peterson)

Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: John Peterson The Littles are very clever in how they have built their secret home in the walls, with all sorts of odds & ends taken from the “big” people. They run into an issue…

Book Thoughts: Life in the Great Ice Age (Oard)

Type: non-fiction Ages: 9-12Authors: Michael & Beverly OardIllustrator: Earl & Bonita Snellenberger When the world of educators and scientists is constantly attacking the Bible and biblical history/science, it’s a blessing to have books on your shelves that counter their lies.…

Book Thoughts: Stella Louella’s Runaway Book

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Lisa Campbell Ernst The book was a bit too frantic to me, but it sure entertains younger kiddos. 🙂 See if they can figure out what classic book it’s referring to when you check it out!

Book Thoughts: Baseball Saved Us (Mochizuki)

Type: picture bookAges: 8-12Author: Ken MochizukiIllustrator: Dom Lee I highly recommend finding time to read a serious book to your child on occasion–not just the fun ones. This was a horrible part of America’s history, and it should be remembered.…

Book Thoughts: The Keeping Quilt (Polacco)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-10Author/Illustrator: Patricia Polacco If you know me personally, you know I love quilt making and that I lived in Russia for a time, so that’s a winning combo! Polacco’s style of illustrations aren’t always my favorite, but…

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