Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Kelley McMorris *The scientists want to collect emperor penguins’ eggs so they can finally find the “missing link between birds and their reptile ancestors from long ago.” Ranger, the golden retriever, befriends a boy…
Note: To avoid SPOILERS below, make sure you’ve already read Book 1 (see that review here). Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Andrew Peterson This book sure had my attention from the very beginning! The three Wingfeather children and the adults with…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Fred Gipson *In case anyone thought this was a spoiler, know that the very first page of the book says, “…later, when I had to kill him…” Hopefully, this softens the blow for your young readers…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Emma Bland SmithIllustrator: Becca Stadtlander If you love Robert McCloskey’s books, you’ll find a special connection with this lovely book. It’s not required, but I’d recommend reading Make Way for Ducklings before this one. It expands…
Type: short chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Scott Peters This would make a great read-aloud. The chapters are kept quite short and are well-written. It’s fast-paced but not frantically so. The children show courage and honesty. We are going to check out…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Laura Malone ElliottIllustrator: Lynn Munsinger This was a delightful little story. Definitely check it out.
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Wendi SilvanoIllustrator: Lee Harper This actually wasn’t a favorite at our house, but it gave a few giggles! You’ll definitely want the illustrations as they support the storyline, so avoid an audiobook version. I’m always looking…
Type: biographical chapter bookAges: 8-15Authors: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Despite this being an extremely well-documented part of missional history, plus considering my family lived in Ecuador for a few years and so have always had an interest in these stories,…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Rachel JankovicIllustrator: Forrest Dickison I increasingly enjoyed this book the more times I read it. Rachel’s clear mastery of English makes it a joy to read words that aren’t normally used in picture books yet are…
Type: historical fiction chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Betty Vanderwielen Flash back to the 1980s! The age of the station wagons, bottom drawstrings on jackets, Blockbuster and house phones. For those of you around my age or a little older, isn’t it…
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