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Book Thoughts: Why Did the Reformation Happen? (Cooley)

Type: history chapter bookAges (listeners): 6-8Ages (readers): 9-11Author: Danika CooleyIllustrator: Martyn Smith This book just pumps me up. I want to cheer “Amen!” on many of the pages. 🙂 Great addition to your homeschool curriculum or for anyone of any…

Book Thoughts: Reformation ABCs (Nichols)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-12Author: Stephen J. NicholsIllustrator: Ned Bustard This is probably my favorite of Nichols’ “ABC” series. Lots of information that, I imagine, not every parent knows, so something to learn for everyone! Teach your kids church history. 💛

Book Thoughts: The Chronicles of Narnia Series (Lewis)

Type: chapter book setAges: 8+Author: C.S. LewisIllustrator: Pauline Baynes How does one truly write a review on these books? With each re-reading, something new is discovered! Though I don’t agree with Lewis on all theological levels, the incredible allegory he…

Book Thoughts: Arthur’s Reading Race (Brown)

Type: picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Marc Brown Admittedly, Arthur books are a hit or a miss with our family. We’ve never watched the shows, but it seems like some of the books are written directly from scripts, so they don’t flow…

Book Thoughts: Grandpa’s Box (Meade)

Type: long chapter book (42 chapters)Ages: 9-12Author: Starr MeadeIllustrator: Bruce Van Patter It’s been a while since I read this to my kids, but it still sticks with me. There are endless Bible retellings out there, but I really appreciated…

Book Thoughts: Penny Series (Henkes)

Type: longer picture booksAges: 4-9Author: Kevin Henkes These were early favorites of my daughter! The four books include: Penny and Her DollPenny and Her SongPenny and Her MarblePenny and Her Sled

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