Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor I really wanted to like this book–the premise was a unique and attractive idea–but it was rough. The boy’s bond with the dog is so sweet, but the behavior of almost everyone in…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12 (but even teens might enjoy)Author: Vicki WatsonIllustrator: Janet Griffin-Scott Though I’ve yet to read more in the series (but plan to!), I can wholeheartedly recommend it. This first book was absolutely fantastic. It was openly Christian,…
Type: chapter bookAges: 5-10Author: George SeldenIllustrator: Garth Williams The setting for this book really makes for quite the mental picture. Have your kids ever been in an underground train station? All the noises and smells and activity! This story is…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Nancy Van LaanIllustrator: Susan Gaber As most young children, this one is full of questions! He’s curious about what happens to various plants and critters (from caterpillars to fish and more) when winter approaches. Your child…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Ree DrummondIllustrator: Diane deGroat Wait for the silly twist at the end! Your children will surely get a kick (heh, sports pun) out of this one.
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Ree DrummondIllustrator: Diane deGroat You don’t have to read the first book (Charlie the Ranch Dog) before this one, but it does set the scene well for his unique and silly antics. I loved the first…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Ree DrummondIllustrator: Diane deGroat Admittedly, I was on guard when beginning the book, figuring that it would feel sales-y and promote the author’s website I was wrong! Yes, she includes a favorite recipe in the back…
Type: Middle Grade NovelAges: 11+Author: Hope Bolinger What a truly fantastic book. Xander, our main character, thinks and does understandable things as he walks through managing (or mismanaging, as is the case for a while) his grief. New friendships are…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Eleanor Estes My kids and I listened to the audiobook of this one, and it was good! The main characters are delightfully developed and likable. The dog, a fox terrier, is “the smartest dog ever” and…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Roger Duvoisin Boy, do I love books about books! This one is an easy 5 stars, and I happily recommend it. This quote is a bit of a spoiler, but it’s a good summary of what…
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