Type: picture bookAges: 1-4Author: Ruth KraussIllustrator: Crockett Johnson The parent reading this to his or her child might not care for the negative comments his family makes, but in our family’s experience, it’s more the “sticking to it” message that…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Carol Ryrie Brink *This is how the younger girl says “savage” and it references Friday from Robinson Crusoe. The older reminds her not to use that word. **This was in reference to a man’s gal he…
Type: chapter bookAges: 5-7 (younger if listening)Author: Eleanor Frances Lattimore Interestingly, the author is an American citizen who was born and raised in Shanghai. A lot of her stories are based off of real experiences and are true to culture.…
Type: short chapter book*Ages: 8-12Author: Michael MorpurgoIllustrator: Benji Davies *I said “short” here instead of “beginner” because the topics seem a little heavy for young ones just starting chapter books. For example, hundreds of men die at sea, he is…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-11Author: James Patterson, Steven ButlerIllustrator: Richard Watson Surely this book will never make a “classics” list, with its doses of crudeness and silliness, but it is a light, fun read. Kids find it hilarious.
Type: picture bookAges: 6-10Author: Ethel PochockiIllustrator: Mary Beth Owens This book actually begins in late summer, but the last half of the book surrounds the Christmas season. Just an FYI for those who found this post via my Christmas lists.…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Authors: Ethel and Leonard Kessler I always chuckle at how such a seemingly random story can be so charming. 🙂 You’ll love Stan and his experiences!
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Carine MackenzieIllustrator: Fred Apps We encountered this little gem through our Veritas Press curriculum. There’s nothing fancy about the text, but it’s written well. The artwork shows scenes not always shown in children’s storybooks; for example,…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Alvin TresseltIllustrator: Roger Duvoisin Increasingly hard to find, make sure to look into this wintery book if you come across it. It’s simple and cozy. My favorite part is actually the poem before the story begins.…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Virgina Lee Burton With fewer kids being born into rural homes these days, tractors might be a very intriguing topic! Also, because reading aloud with various types of emotion and inflections can be so effective, I’d…
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