Category Books

Book Thoughts: A Sparrow Alone (Petersen)

Type: chapter bookAges: 10+Author: Alicia Petersen Admittedly, I was only reading this out of duty (pre-reading my children’s curriculum literature), but it quickly won me over! The writing style is lovely, and the story is compelling. Mala, our main character,…

Book Thoughts: Anne of Green Gables (Montgomery)

Type: chapter bookAges: 9-16Author: L.M. Montgomery A book that gets better with every re-read! Anne is incredible likable. Her tendency to talk (a lot) is entertaining for a wide variety of reader types Her dramatic responses to certain situations will…

Book Thoughts: He Bear, She Bear (Berenstain)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Authors: Stan & Jan Berenstain The not-so-subtle attempt to break gender stereotypes left an unattractive taste in my mouth. In reading this as a Christian, I agreed with one angle: there is a myriad of ways people…

Book Thoughts: Little Miriam of Galilee (Martin)

Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Edith MartinIllustrator: Peter Fehr This is a very gentle story but kept the pages turning! Miriam prays regularly for a miracle for her family, and God ultimately answers in a way no one expected. Meanwhile, each…

Book Thoughts: The Mermaid (Brett)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Jan Brett When I met Jan once, she mentioned how she’s much more of an artist than a writer. I agree, but I say that kindly. Her books are quite lovely, yet the text can sometimes…

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