Book Thoughts: Thanksgiving Day Thanks (Elliott)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Laura Malone ElliottIllustrator: Lynn Munsinger This was a delightful little story. Definitely check it out.
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Book Thoughts: Turkey Trouble (Silvano)
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…
Book Thoughts: Christian Heroes, Then and Now: Jim Elliot (Benge)
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,…
Book Thoughts: Sir Badalot (Jankovic)
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…
Book Thoughts: Raccoon Summer (Vanderwielen)
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…
Book Thoughts: Deep in the Desert (Donald)
Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Rhonda Lucas DonaldIllustrator: Sherry Neidigh You can certainly read this book as is (text only), but it’d be even more fun to sing it! Get ready for “I’m a Little Teapot,” “Over the Meadow,” “On…
Book Thoughts: Cowardly Clyde (Peet)
Type: long picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Bill Peet With a good dose of age-appropriate suspense, readers will find themselves rooting for Clyde the horse! Bill Peet’s illustrations add a great deal to the story, and his giant ogre is definitely one…
Book Thoughts: My Blue Boat (Demarest)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Chris L. Demarest With only a few words on each page spread, it doesn’t take long to read; however, be ready to read it over and over again! I wouldn’t be surprised if your toddler asks…
Book Thoughts: The Happy Birthday Present (Heilbroner)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Joan HeilbronerIllustrator: Mary Chalmers This story has that “small town” feel as the boys are free to roam and many shopkeepers are kind to them. What they end up gifting their mother is relatable to any…
Book Thoughts: When Lightning Comes in a Jar (Polacco)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Patricia Polacco This world can never have enough books that shine a light on how important the family unit is. Sadly, family reunions are all but lost in our generation, but this book brings them back…