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Book Thoughts: Guns of Thunder (Bond)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8-14Author: Douglas Bond Our main character, Ian, despite being fictional, is a very realistic young man. Many boys will relate to thoughts he has–big questions, doubts, and more–while also seeing a great role model in one who…

Book Thoughts: At Night (Bean)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Jonathan Bean I didn’t know what to expect when we picked this up, but it definitely captured my heart…very possibly the winning factor was that the sweet mother saw what her daughter was doing without making…

Book Thoughts: The Wheel on the School (DeJong)

Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Meindert DeJongIllustrator: Maurice Sendak As I alluded to above, my kids and I greatly enjoyed this one together the first time through. They always cheered when it was the one I picked up for lunch. 🙂…

Book Thoughts: In Jesus’ Name (Hinn)

Type: biblical picture bookAges: 4+Authors: Costi Hinn, Christyne Hinn Our world is absolutely saturated these days with the prosperity movement. The Hinns, having publicly shared much of their experience, are some of the best authors you could ask for on…

Book Thoughts: Misty of Chincoteague (Henry)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8*-12Author: Marguerite HenryIllustrator: Wesley Dennis *I’d be quite comfortable reading this aloud to a younger age, so feel free. It’s only marked 8 due to the quantity of more difficult vocabulary. Paul and Maureen, the two main…

Book Thoughts: I See Jesus (Guthrie)

Type: biblical picture bookAges: 3-10Author: Nancy GuthrieIllustrator: Jenny Brake This is an outstanding book! I can easily recommend it to Christian parents looking for tools that clearly point their children to Christ. As always with biblical books, I will update…

Book Thoughts: Tirzah (Travis)

Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Lucille Travis *Regarding romance, there are only brief and surface-level conversations or comments, only referring to those of marriageable age. It is kept very appropriate and just a part of life when one gets into their…

Book Thoughts: Pinky Pye (Estes)

Type: chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Eleanor Estes If you’re looking for a non-suspenseful and upbeat chapter book for your children, definitely check this out. It would be great for a long car ride, summertime or for bird lovers. My favorite part,…

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