Type: chapter bookAges: 10+Author: Lois Lenski The ending of this book is guaranteed to shock your senses a little, after so much build up of emotions! I want to emphasize the age suggestion. There are some pretty rough parts I…
Type: picture bookAges: 5-9Author: Derek MunsonIllustrator: Tara Calahan King Three cheers for the dad who helped his son resolve conflict and form a great friendship! I don’t know how realistic it is in most types of neighborhoods anymore, but it…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Joanna CotlerIllustrator: Harry Bliss Cow’s grouchiness was contagious. How true is that of our households/workplaces? One bad apple can sour the rest, right? This book can certainly introduce that conversation topic with your children. My only…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Kevin Henkes Henkes’ illustrations are always enjoyable and they certainly help this story along. Humor is infused throughout the book and all the adults involved set good examples. Lilly’s range of emotions are sure to be…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Hugh Lofting Honestly, my kids and I gave this a chance and hoped it would be better than the first in the series, but it was definitely worse. We have no nostalgia for this series like many do,…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Hugh Lofting Though this book was mildly and unrealistically amusing, it pressed a lot of “nah” buttons for us. We honestly only finished it (and book 2), because we [within reason] emphasize “finishing what we start”…
Type: picture bookAges: 4+Author: Steven WarhurstIllustrator: April Rees Pygo’s life is a poignant reminder of what results from rebellion against our Creator. Parents, please note that it does not have the expected happy ending, but I believe it’s age-appropriate and…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Mike Venezia Another winner from Venezia! We particularly loved this one as we are quite familiar with Handel’s “Messiah” (I will never forget my years performing it). The book made a great follow-up after listening to the Classical…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Ethan Nicolle This book surprised me! I really had no idea what to expect, but definitely enjoyed it overall. The author is extremely enthusiastic about his similes–they are almost constant and, though usually funny, become almost…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Adventure Bible of ZondervanIllustrator: David Miles Though reading straight from Scripture is obviously more important, I do appreciate small books like these to help drive home the message. It’s a simple book that delivers the truth…
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