Book Thoughts: Cranberry Thanksgiving (Devlín)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Authors: Wende and Harry Devlín It’s amusing and gets better with each re-read. A fun addition to our Thanksgiving books!
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Book Thoughts: Thanksgiving Treat (Stock)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Catherine Stock Your kids want to help. Put them to work. 🙂 This is a sweet (and short) Thanksgiving book!
Book Thoughts: Winnie’s Great War (Mattick)
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Authors: Lindsay Mattick, Josh GreenhutIllustrator: Sophie Blackall *This included brief mentions of battles, bombings, deaths and difficult living environments. **Readers will enjoy the parts that are in first person (Winnie) and her simple and sweet way of…
Book Thoughts: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Carroll, Ryan)
Type: chapter bookAges: 7+Author: Lewis CarrollWorldview Author: Amanda Ryan Meant to be funny, Alice’s adventures are both confusing and entertaining. Your child might find many scenes funny while you, if reading as an adult, might grasp more of the word…
Book Thoughts: The Bear and the Piano (Litchfield)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: David Litchfield You can’t help but love this charming bear! And if piano is in your life in any form, it’s almost a must-read. 🙂 Enjoy!
Book Thoughts: Finding Narnia (McAlister)
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Caroline McAlisterIllustrator: Jessica Lanan There are no spoilers in this book if your child has not had the privilege of hearing Narnia stories yet. It will simply mention a few characters and induce excited anticipation…
Book Thoughts: Through the Wardrobe: How C.S. Lewis Created Narnia (Maslo)
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 5-10Author & Illustrator: Lina Maslo If you’re looking for a slightly longer biography (compared to the simpler “Finding Narnia” that is great for younger ages), you’ve found it. Maslo does a great job hitting the highlights…
Book Thoughts: Pancakes for Breakfast (DePaola)
Type: wordless picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Tomie DePaola) This is a great book for your little to read on his or her own. If they’re old enough, have them narrate it to you without prompts! This can be highly amusing for…
Book Thoughts: Beady Bear (Freeman)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Don Freeman From the maker of Corduroy, this book is another cozy story. Your littles will surely like it if you can find a copy!
Book Thoughts: Tales of Ancient Egypt (Green)
Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: Roger Lancelyn Green If you are familiar with the Bible, you’ll find a few of these tales are interesting parallels to stories in Scripture. For one example, “Khnemu of the Nile” (chapter 4) tells of seven…