Type: picture bookAges: 2-8Author: Mary Engelbreit This is one of my favorite Engelbreit books, mostly for the illustrations–they are so fun! Each page is worth studying to discover just how creatively detailed they get. The emphasis on Santa and gifts…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Margaret HodgesIllustrator: Tim Ladwig There’s just something about picture books that make history so much more memorable! It’s my favorite type of biography. This would be a lovely read for the Christmas season. The final…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Diane Goode If you’re looking for a more simple picture book to add to your Christmas collection, this one is refreshingly cheery. An easy one for me to recommend!
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Elvira Woodruff The minimum age of 8 is due to the more intense scenes. Give it a pre-read if you want to let younger ages read it. Overall, it is a well-written story with a Dickensesque…
Type: large board bookAges: 2-8Author: Sarah ParkerIllustrator: André Parker I like this book for the fact that you can dwell on one aspect of the Christmas story more slowly and deeply as you read through it with your child. There…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Mig HolderIllustrator: Tony Morris There is an interesting note before the story begins: This story is based on a legend first written down by a man called Henry Van Dyke more than one hundred years ago.…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Mike Venezia I love Venezia’s biographies! They’re full of facts and points of interest while also amusing and easy to read. Venezia always adds extra cartoons of fictional scenes to bring to life the time period and situations.…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Robert Barry This is a classic if ever there was one! We love Mr. Willowby and his tree. If you haven’t read it, look to buy or borrow it this Christmas season. 🙂 Have you read…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 5-10Author: James Rumford It doesn’t take too long to read this, and Jean-François Champollion’s energy is palpable! This would make a great addition to grammar level studies of ancient Egypt. For further reading on the Rosetta…
Type: juvenile non-fictionAges: 8+Author: James Cross Giblin Though this is written for older children, it is absolutely readable for adults. It doesn’t “talk down” to kids, but uses simple language in an effective way. I was surprised at how interesting…
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