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…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Patricia TohtIllustrator: Jarvis This rhyming book hit the spot when I first read it. The cadence and artwork both bring joy! Definitely see if you can read it to the young ones in your life. 🙂
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Beth FerryIllustrator: Juana Martinez-Neal The story is enjoyable either way, but any child who can read will get even more out of it. There are some fun word plays within the storyline and illustrations. This would…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Eve BuntingIllustrator: Ted Rand The first time I read this, I hadn’t read a synopsis and loved discovering what their tradition was! Therefore, the above bullet points are somewhat vague to give you the joy of…
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