Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Ruth A. SonnebornIllustrator: Eric Gurney This story is simple yet educational. A really neat read-aloud if you know an eclipse is coming your way soon! The text-art combo is well done.
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Margaret Bloy Graham Billy leaves his spider at the zoo, because his new apartment doesn’t allow pets. The zookeeper loses track of her, and she makes herself at home–first in the lions’ enclosure, later in others’.…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Joan Lowery NixonIllustrator: Syd Hoff It’s sad this is out of print, because David’s story is a memorable one. If I discover a publisher is reprinting it, I’ll update this review! In the meantime, definitely give…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Authors: Trudy Boyles, Louise MacMartinIllustrator: Helen Szepelak If you are so fortunate to stumble upon this dear little book, I hope you have some little ones to read it to! Can you imagine cooking so much popcorn,…
Type: historical fiction novelAges: 9+Author: G.A. Henty From the prolific writer best known for his historical fiction novels, our generation has the privilege of reading one of his most popular. The Dragon and the Raven is readily available, compared to…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Authors: Phyllis Root, Gary D. SchmidtIllustrator: Melissa Sweet Even if you’ve never heard of Celia (Laighton) Thaxter, this is a beautiful book to read with your children. The colors and weather and beauty of flowers simply…
Type: young adult novelAges: 12-18Author: N.D. Wilson Mr. Wilson is a gifted word crafter. I truly enjoyed much of this book just regarding the imagery and unique descriptions sprinkled throughout. Beyond that, though, we have a zinger of a finale! This third…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Margaret McAllister *This was briefly on one page and basically said doctrine doesn’t matter, just love. The point was unity–“simply love and be loved”–between Protestants and Catholics. The other religious elements throughout are kept more general.…
Type: biographical chapter bookAges: 8-15Authors: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge This was a good book! Having read several in the series, I can say that Betty’s story is a lot gentler than others and, therefore, a good choice for a family read-aloud with…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Kelley McMorris Whew! There’s something about this story (Titanic as a whole) that always gets me. I tried to read and review based on this particular book alone, but we all have bias, knowledge,…
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