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Book Thoughts: Brave Irene (Steig)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: William Steig Now this is a superior picture book, in my opinion. Most of the book has Irene fighting against and arguing with the wind. Her strength and determination to finish what she set out to…

Book Thoughts: Bread and Jam for Frances (Hoban)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Russell HobanIllustrator: Lillian Hoban *The lying was a familiar lie: when asked what she said (when she indeed had said something), she answered, “Nothing.” This is one of the better Frances books, in my humble opinion!…

Book Thoughts: Freight Train (Crews)

Type: board bookAges: 0-3Author: Donald Crews The text of the story is very basic–only a few words to most page spreads. It’s the illustrations that really take the cake! A fun addition to your youngest child’s library.

Book Thoughts: Bruno the Bear (Van de Hulst)

Type: short chapter bookAges: 5-7Author: W.G. Van de HulstIllustrator: Willem G. Van de Hulst, Jr. This is the third book in the “Stories Children Love” series by Van de Hulst, though they are all stand-alone stories. I probably liked this…

Book Thoughts: Gus Loses His Grip (Powlison)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Editor: David PowlisonIllustrator: Joe Hox Gus’s parents are very realistic examples for him, because they struggle with the sin of “wanting more,” too. Beyond the discussion points given to parents in the back of the book, you…

Book Thoughts: Twenty-One Steps (Gottesfeld)

Type: oversized picture bookAges: 8-12Author: Jeff GottesfeldIllustrator: Matt Tavares It’s so important to teach history to your children! They should know many died for the freedoms they have today. This book is very creative while also remaining respectful. Definitely check…

Book Thoughts: The Castle in the Attic (Winthrop)

Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Elizabeth Winthrop *There is a bad wizard who turns people to lead. It’s all fantasy and kept quite mellow compared to most modern-day “magic” books. If any of your children are into gymnastics, the main character…

Book Thoughts: Cora Frear (Goodman)

Type: very short chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Susan E. GoodmanIllustrator: Doris Ettlinger Along the lines of Little House on the Prairie, this book is a short but sweet view into how life was back then. Cora was born in 1887. The…

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