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*Shakespeare’s First Folio: All the plays, a children’s edition
By Megan Saben |
Shakespeare's First Folio is a wonderful introduction to the plays, suitably shortened for children, a gorgeous addition to any home library. *Shakespeare's First Folio: All ...
Read More *The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
By Megan Saben |
A wild robot explores an island and learns more than how to survive nature from the animals; she develops relationships and makes it home. A ...
Read More “More Pages” Does Not Equal “More Rigor”
By Betsy Farquhar |
It's time for Betsy to get on one of her soapboxes: the determination of "rigor" and what makes for a "good book," particularly in the ...
Read More *The Mythmakers by John Hendrix
By Janie Cheaney |
In The Mythmakers, John Hendrix explores an extraordinarily fruitful friendship and its roots in myth and legend. *The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. ...
Read More *Evangelical Heroes by Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond
By Janie Cheaney |
Evangelical Heroes presents famous and lesser-known Christian role models throughout the modern era. *Evangelical Heroes, Vol. 1 and 2 by Douglas Bond and Joel Beeke. ...
Read More Out of My Dreams by Sharon Draper
By Janie Cheaney |
Melody Brooks, a 13-year-old with cerebral palsy, concludes her trilogy by stepping onto a global stage in Out of My Dreams. Out of My Dreams ...
Read More Radar and the Raft by Jeff Lantos
By Janie Cheaney |
Radar and the Raft traces the invention of Radar through the harrowing story of a missionary family torpedoed and rescued during World War II. Radar ...
Read More A Scarecrow Dressed Up: An Educator’s Response to AI-Generated Homework
By Betsy Farquhar |
Is AI-Generated Homework "Cheating"? Whether we educators like it or not, AI is here to stay. Nearly every website I use or app on my ...
Read More The Best This World Can Do: Thoughts about “Not Nothing” by Gayle Forman
By Janie Cheaney |
Christian book reviewers face certain challenges. We could review only Christian books and be reasonably assured that we won’t run into glaring content problems like ...
Read More A World Wonder by Laura Wifler
By Betsy Farquhar |
A World Wonder cheerfully celebrates the real world wonders and reminds readers to fully invest in both their work and the people around them. A ...
Read More 3 Picture Books about “How”: The Dictionary Story, The Shape of Things, and How to Make a Picture Book
By Janie Cheaney |
Three new picture books give readers insight into words, maps, and stories. The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston. Candlewick, 2024, 56 pages. ...
Read More Choosing Biographies: Practical Considerations
By Betsy Farquhar |
Before we look at some practical considerations for choosing biographies, have you already answered the most important question before choosing biographies? That might seem like ...
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