Type: long picture book / bridge bookAges: 4-8Author: Eleanor CoerrIllustrator: Bruce Degen Readers will get to know this family of four as they traverse a long and hard journey. The hen is a bit of a nuisance at first, but,…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Ed Young There are endless variations of Red’s classic tale, but this one is really well done and unique. Parents should know that the wolf dies (by the sisters’ plan), but it isn’t graphic or even…
Type: board bookAges: 1-5Author: Alice SchertleIllustrator: Jill McElmurry This is one of those board books I wouldn’t mind having to read over and over (as this age so often requests!). It would make an excellent gift or addition to your…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Jill Kastner This is such a sweet book. You’ll love reading it any time of year, but it also makes a great read for the autumn season. All the sights, sounds, feels, and smells…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Miska MilesIllustrator: Erik Blegvad I should be bothered by grown men fighting, but I’m not. 🙂 We enjoyed the writing, the well-behaved boy, and the upbeat tone of the whole story. Definitely keep your eye out…
Type: novellaAges: 10-110Author: Charles Dickens Such expert writing to paint whole scenes and personalities with so few words! Readers immediately feel the greed and gloom emanating from Ebenezer Scrooge. He is a cold and heartless employer of the dearest man,…
Type: historical fiction chapter bookAges: 11-16Author: Elizabeth George Speare * Daniel’s only sibling, a younger sister, is said to be possessed. However, it becomes more clear over time that this is describing an extreme case of anxiety. She is fearful…
Type: historical fiction chapter bookAges: 10-15Author: Allen French From feuding neighbors to shipwrecks, Rolf’s story is a captivating one. His steadfast and honest character is obvious throughout, especially in unfair treatment he receives. Christianity is seldom mentioned, but one can…
Type: illustrated chapter book (or long picture book)Ages: 5+Author: Christina BjörkIllustrator: Lena AndersonTranslator: Joan Sandin This was really well written! Sure, it’s a little strange to have zero mention of the girl’s parents and for her to travel across the…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Kelley McMorris Messner said this was the hardest book for her to write, and I don’t doubt it. To be honest, it took me so long to get to it because I knew it would be difficult to…
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