This is an excellent, unique, and thorough book about the culture of bullying by a journalist telling the stories of three real-life incidences of victims and bullies. Unlike most other "parenting" books, this one was a page-turner. I could barely put it down. Title: Sticks and Stones: Defeating the ...
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Dragons Love Tacos
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My 5 year old, who loves dragons, went through a period of being obsessed with this funny and entertaining book. After having it from the library for a couple weeks, he practically had it memorized. Title: Dragons Love Tacos Author: Adam Rubin Illustrator: Daniel Salmieri Publication Year: ...
Teach Your Own
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Although I'm very interested in the idea of "teaching my own," this book was not for me. It focused too much on the downside of public education and not enough on the positive side of homeschooling. Title: Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling Author: John Holt & Pat ...
The Book with No Pictures
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Who would have thought that one of my kindergartener's favorite "picture books" would not have a single picture or illustration? This book is comedy at it's finest for 5 year olds. Title: The Book with No Pictures Author: B.J. Novak Publication Year: 2014 Website: www.bjnovak.com Age Group: ...
More Charlotte Mason Education
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While this book emphasizes more the teaching and logistics involved in homeschooling children older than mine, it had several interesting ideas that I'd like to someday incorporate into my children's learning, such as the Book of Centuries. Title: More Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling ...
Smart but Scattered
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I feel like this book can be summarized in a sentence by, "If your child is having trouble in any area, make a written plan and follow through." Although I love plans and lists, this book felt a little unnecessary long and detailed to me. Title: Smart but Scattered Author: Peg Dawson and Richard ...
Mom’s Handy Book of Backyard Games
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This book has a lot of fun-sounding ideas for older kids, but not many suggestions for preschool and kindergarten age kids. I'm going to try to remember to check this book out again when my kids are at least 8 or so. Title: Mom's Handy Book of Backyard Games Author: Pete Cava Publication Year: ...
A Charlotte Mason Education
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Title: A Charlotte Mason Education: How Home Schooling Changes Everything Author: Catherine Levison Publication Year: 1996 Website: www.catherinelevison.com Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Review: As of about a week ago I had never heard of Charlotte Mason. I was peripherally involved in a ...
Freak the Mighty
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Title: Freak the Mighty Author: Rodman Philbrick Publication Year: 1993 Website: www.rodmanphilbrick.com Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When Included on Lists: ...
The Chocolate War
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Title: The Chocolate War Author: Robert Cormier Publication Year: 1974 Age Group: Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books ...
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