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Book Thoughts: Rainy Day Rescue (Davoll)

Rainy Day Rescue (Davoll) | keenlykept.com

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Barbara DavollIllustrator: Dennis Hockerman The rest of the series is unknown to me, but this was a lot less cheesy than I thought it would be. Ha! A boy mouse is convinced to do something his…

Book Thoughts: Fine Print (Burch)

Fine Print (Burch) | keenlykept.com

Type: short chapter book biographyAges: 7+Author: Joann Johansen BurchIllustrator: Kent Alan Aldrich Johann was a very curious boy and loved to learn how things work. His life is an example of fierce determination and perseverance as he worked on his…

Book Thoughts: The Golden Plate (Watts)

The Golden Plate (Watts) | keenlykept.com

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Bernadette Watts Your little girls will especially love this one. The pictures are fun in a unique way as the dolls and stuffed animals all change facial expressions to match the scenes. Parents might appreciate that…

Book Thoughts: Christmas is Here (Castillo)

Christmas is Here (Castillo) | keenlykept.com

Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Lauren Castillo And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night… Luke 2:8-14 Guys! Here is one of those shockingly rare Christmas picture books that you…

Book Thoughts: A Hive of Busy Bees (Williams)

A Hive of Busy Bees (Williams) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter/story bookAges: see thoughts belowAuthor: Effie M. Williams It would be a beautiful thing if all families had this sweet treasure of a book in their home. The stories can be read to a wide range of ages, but…

Book Thoughts: Who is Jesus? (Hox)

Who is Jesus? (Hox) | keenlykept.com

Type: family devotionalAges: 5+Author: Kate HoxIllustrator: Joe Hox This is one of the best devotional books my family has ever used. Each entry was a gift. It’s engaging and encourages priceless discussions. Kate was very careful never to put words…

Book Thoughts: How to Find a Bird (Ward)

How to Find a Bird (Ward) | keenlykept.com

Type: science picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Jennifer WardIllustrator: Diana Sudyka If you’ve been around this site for a while, you know we have a young ornithologist in one of our children! Because of that, we have numerous books on birds. This…

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