I just finished reading aloud Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightening Thief to my kids and it was my 8 and 10 year old;s favorite book in a long time. They literally begged me to read multiple chapters after every meal. We finished it in under a week, because they were so eager to ...
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The Prairie Thief
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!The Prairie Thief is one of the best read alouds our family has ever heard. Maybe it was because we listened to the author, Melissa Wiley, read it to us live on social media, but everyone in our family loved it. Our toddler was mesmerized. My 10 year old even asked if I could buy the book after so ...
Mitten Strings for God
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Mitten Strings for God is the absolute perfect read for mothers at home with their kids during quarantine. All of our family's activities are canceled. We can't go out with friends. We can't visit extended family. Our days have been spent entirely in each others company. I think I would have enjoyed ...
Ducks Don’t Wear Socks
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!The perfect book for serious kids that need to loosen up a bit, all four of my children (ages 3 through 9) thought this book was hysterical. Title: Ducks Don't Wear SocksAuthor: John NedwidekIllustrator: Lee WhitePublication Year: 2008Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early ...
Wolfie the Bunny
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My 7 and 9 year olds thought this book about Wolfie the Bunny was HILARIOUS. I thought it was really funny as well. I'm pretty sure it went over the heads of my 3 and 5 year olds a bit. During the first reading I think my 5 year old in particular was concerned about the direction this book was ...
There Might Be Lobsters
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Some kids tend to worry more than others. I definitely have one who keeps himself up late at night worrying about all the things that could ever possibly go wrong. If you have a worrier too, then this is a read-aloud you won't want to miss. Title: There Might Be LobstersAuthor: Carolyn ...
A Mind for Numbers
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Not to brag, but I'm pretty good at math. It is something that has always seemed to come naturally to me. I read this book after hearing about it on the Bravewriter podcast. I think the author did an excellent job summarizing some of the techniques that I unknowingly used as student. She also ...
The Old Woman Who Named Things
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I want my kids to be compassionate people who not only respect their elders, but have empathy for all human beings. This book is a great way to allow kids to understand what it feels like to be nearer the end of your life in a way that is sweet, without being sad. Title: The Old Woman Who Named ...
The Girl and the Bicycle
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This sweet, wordless picture book teaches kids lessons about hard work and generosity. It also teaches kids how to handle disappointment gracefully. Title: The Girl and the BicycleAuthor: Mark PettIllustrator: Mark PettPublication Year: 2014Age Group: Preschool, KindergartenAmazon ...
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This is such a sweet book for a child that is not feeling well. First the main character is there for all his animal friends. Then when he is sick, they are all there for him. Title: A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAuthor: Philip C. SteadIllustrator: Erin E. SteadPublication Year: 2010Age ...