Book Reviews
The Cottage in the Woods by Katherine Coville
By Janie Cheaney |
The Cottage in the Woods by Katherine Coville. Knopf,2015. 389 pages Reading Level: Young adult,ages 12-15 Recommended for: Ages 12 and up (especially girls) Bottom ...
Read More My Near-Death Adventures by Alison DeCamp
By Janie Cheaney |
My Near-Death Adventures (99% True!) by Alison DeCamp. Crown, 2015. 252 pages Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-12 (especially boys) Bottom ...
Read More The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan & John Park Davis
By Janie Cheaney |
The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis, illustrated by Todd Harris. Little, Brown, 2014. 433 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Bunny’s First Spring by Sally Lloyd Jones and David McPhail
By Megan Saben |
Bunny’s First Spring by Sally Lloyd Jones, illustrated by David McPhail. Zonderkidz, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 A little bunny explores ...
Read More The Well-Gifted Grad
By Janie Cheaney |
Our favorite graduation gift is, of course, books—whether timely, practical, inspirational, or scholarly. We would never recommend sending a young person off to college (or ...
Read More Story Thieves by James Riley
By Janie Cheaney |
Story Thieves by James Riley. Simon & Shuster (Aladdin), 2015. 383 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: This ...
Read More *Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell
By Megan Saben |
*Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell. Candlewick, 2014. 50 pages. Reading Level: Easy Readers, Ages 4-8 Recommended For: Age 4-8 Rabbit’s friend Robot ...
Read More Good Night, Knight by Betsy Lewin
By Megan Saben |
Good Night, Knight by Betsy Lewin. Holiday House, 2015. 24 pages. Reading Level: Easy Readers, Ages 4-8 Recommended For: Ages 4-8 Knight and his faithful ...
Read More *Finding Truth by Nancy Pearcy
By Janie Cheaney |
*Finding Truth: Five Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes by Nancy Pearcey. David C. Cook, 2015. 383 pages Reading Level: Young Adult, ...
Read More A Pet for Fly Guy (Fly Guy Series) by Tedd Arnold
By Betsy Farquhar |
A Pet for Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold. Orchard Books, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Early Reader, ages 4-8 Recommended For: Ages 4-8, especially boys ...
Read More The Dragon and the Garden by N. D. Wilson and illustrated by Peter Bentley
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Dragon and the Garden (The Old Stories) by N. D. Wilson and illustrated by Peter Bentley. Canon Press, 2007. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture book, ...
Read More Masterminds by Gordon Korman
By Janie Cheaney |
Masterminds by Gordon Korman. Balzer & Bray, 2015, 336 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-15 Bottom Line: Masterminds raises some ...
Read More Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret by Bob Shea
By Betsy Farquhar |
Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret by Bob Shea. Disney-Hyperion, 2015. 56 pages. Reading Level: Easy Reader, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages 4-8 Shea, creator ...
Read More The Cowboy by Hildegard Muller
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Cowboy (I Like to Read Series) by Hildegard Muller. Holiday House, 2015. 24 pages. Reading Level: Easy Readers, ages 4-8 Recommended For: new readers, ages ...
Read More Owl Boy by Brian Schatell
By Megan Saben |
Owl Boy by Brian Schatell. Holiday House, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture books, Ages 4-8 Recommended For: Ages 4-8 Al is an owl fanatic. ...
Read More One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul and Elizabeth Zunon
By Megan Saben |
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. Millbrook, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: ...
Read More *Red Butterfly by A. L. Sonnischen
By Janie Cheaney |
*Red Butterfly by A. L. Sonnischen. Simon & Shuster, 2015, 392 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-15 Bottom line: In ...
Read More Paper Things by Jennifer Jacobson
By Janie Cheaney |
Paper Things by Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Candlewick, 2015, 376 pages Reading Level: Middle grades ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 (especially girls) Bottom Line: The ...
Read More Time Together: Me and Grandpa by Maria Catherine, illustrated by Pascal Campion
By Betsy Farquhar |
Time Together: Me and Grandpa by Maria Catherine, illustrated by Pascal Campion. Picture Window Books, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books (ages 0-4) Recommended ...
Read More You Have a Brain by Ben Carson, M.D.
By Janie Cheaney |
You have a Brain: a Teen’s Guide to THINK BIG by Ben Carson,M. D. (with Gregg and Deborah Lewis). Zondervan, 2015. 281 pages Reading Level: ...
Read More Avengers: Age of Ultron Resources! (+ Printable)
By Betsy Farquhar |
Emily reviewed Avengers: Age of Ultron at Worldmag.com. If you'll click "Listen" at the bottom of that post, you can also hear hints from ...
Read More Queen of the Diamond by Emily Arnold McCully
By Betsy Farquhar |
Queen of the Diamond: The Lizzie Murphy Story by Emily Arnold McCully. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 8-10Recommended for: ...
Read More Silent Star by Bill Wise, illustrated by Adam Gustavson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy by Bill Wise, illustrated by Adam Gustavson. Lee and Low, 2012. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture ...
Read More Over the Hills and Far Away collected by Elizabeth Hammill, illustrated by various artists
By Megan Saben |
Over the Hills and Far Away: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes by Elizabeth Hammill, illustrated by various artists. Candlewick, 2015. 160 pages. Reading Level: Picture ...
Read More Little Poems for Tiny Ears by Lin Oliver and Tomie dePaola
By Megan Saben |
Little Poems for Tiny Ears by Lin Oliver, illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 Poetry ...
Read More Where Does the Magic Come From?
By Janie Cheaney |
In 2008, a middle-grade novel called Savvy swept numerous awards lists and was anointed with the silver medallion of Newbery runner-up. The first-time author, Ingrid ...
Read More New Shoes by Susan Lynn Meyer, illustrated by Eric Velasquez
By Betsy Farquhar |
New Shoes by Susan Lynn Meyer, illustrated by Eric Velasquez. Holiday House, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages 4-8 ...
Read More Swing Sisters by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda
By Betsy Farquhar |
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda. Holiday House, 2015. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages ...
Read More Lucky Strike by Bobby Pyron
By Janie Cheaney |
Lucky Strike by Bobby Pyron. Scholastic (Arthur Levine), 2015. 263 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: A “lucky” ...
Read More A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
By Janie Cheaney |
A Snicker of Magic,by Natalie Lloyd. Scholastic, 2014, 311 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: A Snicker of ...
Read More *The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton adapted by Nancy Carpentier Brown
By Betsy Farquhar |
*The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton adapted by Nancy Carpentier Brown, illustrated by Ted Schluenderfritz. Hillside Education, 2007. 147 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12 ...
Read More Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It’s Spring! by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by John Shelley
By Megan Saben |
Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It’s Spring! by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by John Shelley. Holiday House, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 A ...
Read More *Bible Review: ESV Following Jesus Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
*ESV Following Jesus Bible. Crossway, 2015. 1401 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: The features of Following Jesus ...
Read More Ah! by Geraldine Collet, illustrated by Estelle Billon Spagnol
By Betsy Farquhar |
Ah! by Géraldine Collet, illustrated by Estelle Billon Spagnol. Holiday House, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 (plus older readers—see review) Recommended for: ...
Read More *Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door by Hilary McKay
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door by Hilary McKay, illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Albert Whitman and Co., 2014. 91 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages 4-8 ...
Read More The Only Game by Mike Lupica
By Janie Cheaney |
The Only Game by Mike Lupica (Home Team series, #1). Simon & Shuster, 2015. 321 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages ...
Read More Legends by Howard Bryant
By Janie Cheaney |
Legends: The Best Players,Games, and Teams in Baseball by Howard Bryant. Philomel Press, 2015. 228 pages, including index. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended ...
Read More The House That’s Your Home by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Jane Dyer
By Betsy Farquhar |
The House That's Your Home by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Jane Dyer. Schwartz and Wade, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books (ages 0-8) Recommended for: ages ...
Read More The Spider (Disgusting Creatures) by Elise Gravel
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Spider (Disgusting Creatures) by Elise Gravel. Tundra Books, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages 4-8 Children are fascinated by ...
Read More Spring Story Tea: Ducklings, Bunnies, and Tea with Dinosaurs! [Printable + Recipes]
By Betsy Farquhar |
It’s spring! Rain, puddles, flowers, ducklings, bunnies, new life, and tea with dinosaurs! Cuddle up with the children in your life, pour a cup of ...
Read More A Castle Full of Cats by Ruth Sanderson
By Hayley Morell |
A Castle Full of Cats by Ruth Sanderson. Random House, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Once upon a time a king ...
Read More Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James Swanson
By Janie Cheaney |
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson. Scholastic Press, 2009. 194 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: The ...
Read More Guts & Glory: The American Civil War by Ben Thompson
By Janie Cheaney |
Guts & Glory: The American Civil War by Ben Thompson. Little, Brown, 2014. 317 pages, including index. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ...
Read More Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
By Betsy Farquhar |
Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, illustrated by Tony Fucile. Candlewick, 2013. 80 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages 4-10 ...
Read More God’s Word by Sally Michael
By Megan Saben |
*God’s Word by Sally Michael, illustrated by Fred Apps. P&R, 2015. 128 pages. - a joint review from Megan and Betsy Reading Level: Middle Grades, ...
Read More Audacity by Melanie Crowder
By Janie Cheaney |
Audacity by Melanie Crowder. Philomel, 2015. 389 pages, including historical notes. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Recommended for: Young Adults, ages 15-18 Bottom Line: ...
Read More Finding Spring by Carin Berger
By Betsy Farquhar |
Finding Spring by Carin Berger. Greenwillow, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-8 Recommended for: Ages 0-8 Maurice the bear just wants to find ...
Read More Click, Clack, Peep! by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin
By Betsy Farquhar |
Click, Clack, Peep! by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books (ages 0-4) Recommended for: Ages ...
Read More The Farmer and the Clown by Marla Frazee
By Megan Saben |
*The Farmer and the Clown by Marla Frazee. Beach Lane Books, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 A sour-faced farmer works in ...
Read More 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis
By Janie Cheaney |
10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 197 pages. Reading Level: 12-15 Recommended for: 15-18 Bottom Line: Blogger Kari Kampakis ...
Read More Faithgirlz! Big Book of Quizzes
By Janie Cheaney |
Big Book of Quizzes: Fun, Quirky Questions for You and Your Friends (Faithgirlz!) Zonderkidz, 2014. 127 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages: ...
Read More This Book Just Ate My Dog! by Richard Byrne
By Betsy Farquhar |
This Book Just Ate My Dog! by Richard Byrne. Henry Holt and Co., 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages 4-8 ...
Read More *What’s Up? by Jack Klumpenhower
By Janie Cheaney |
*What’s Up?: Discovering the Gospel, Jesus, and Who You REALLY Are (Teacher Guide), by Deborah Harrell and Jack Klumpenhower. New Growth Press, 2015. 228 pages. ...
Read More Bible Review: God Girl Bible ESV
By Janie Cheaney |
God Girl Bible ESV and God Guy Bible ESV edited by Michael and Hayley DiMarco. Crossway, 2014 (latest edition). 1488 pages. Reading Level: ages 12-14 ...
Read More Bible Review: The Story
By Janie Cheaney |
The Story, NIV: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People (Also available in NKJV). Zondervan, 2011. 513 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ...
Read More Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose
By Betsy Farquhar |
Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose. Putnam, 2015. 400 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: Ages 10-12 Bottom Line: This historical novel-in-verse ...
Read More Bible Review: Guys Life Application Study Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
Guys Life Application Study Bible NLT. Tyndale House, 2013 (second edition). 1562 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-14 Bottom Line: ...
Read More Bible Review: The Action Bible ESV
By Janie Cheaney |
The Action Bible Study Bible ESV, edited by Catherine deVries, illustrated by Sergio Cariello. David C. Cook, 2015. 1248 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Bible Review: God’s Word for Boys (and Girls)
By Janie Cheaney |
God’s Word for Boys and God’s Word for Girls. Larry Richards, general editor. Baker, 2014 (latest edition), 1713 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 ...
Read More *Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson
By Megan Saben |
*Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson. G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2015. 32 Pages. Reading Level: ...
Read More Bible Review: God’s Little Princess Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
God’s Little Princess Holy Bible, NKJV. Sheila Walsh, ed. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 1216 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, 8-10 (study material), Middle Grades, 10-12 (text) ...
Read More Bible Review: NKJV Explorer’s Study Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
The Explorer's Study Bible (NKJV). Thomas Nelson, 2009. 1440 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-10 and up Bottom Line: Reliable ...
Read More Bible Review: Children’s Easy-to-Read Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
Children's Easy-to-Read Bible. Leafwood Publishers, 2012. 1820 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 7-10 Bottom Line: The Children's Easy-to-Read Bible is ...
Read More Jasper John Dooley: You’re in Trouble! by Caroline Adderson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Jasper John Dooley: You're in Trouble! by Caroline Adderson and illustrated by Ben Clanton. Kids Can Press, 2015. 124 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages ...
Read More Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind by Caroline Adderson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind by Caroline Adderson and illustrated by Ben Clanton. Kids Can Press, 2011. 132 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages 4-8 Recommended ...
Read More Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman
By Hayley Morell |
Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman. Random House, 2015. 610 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 15-18 Bottom Line: Seraphina, a half-dragon, half-human ityasaari, is desperately trying to rally ...
Read More The Charm of the Penderwicks (Janie and Betsy discuss)
By Betsy Farquhar |
Periodically, Janie and Betsy discuss great middle grades literature, trying to figure out what makes it so great. Today, the charming Penderwicks clan are held ...
Read More Six Picture Books for Boys Who Can’t Sit Still!
By Megan Saben |
Here are six favorite, irresistible picture books for boys who are competitive, WHO WILL WIN?! love superheroes, Both MARVELous and COMICal hate peas, She ...
Read More The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall. Knopf, 2015. 352 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12 Recommended for: Ages 8-12 Bottom Line: The best ...
Read More The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall. Yearling, 2012 (originally 2011). 320 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12 Recommended for: Ages 8-12 Bottom ...
Read More The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
By Janie Cheaney |
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, by Jeanne Birdsall. Knopf, 2005. 262 pages. Reading Level: Middle ...
Read More The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall
By Janie Cheaney |
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall. Knopf, 2008. 302 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12 Recommended For: ages 8-10 and up Bottom ...
Read More *The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Adam Rex
By Megan Saben |
*The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Adam Rex. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended For: ...
Read More Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
By Megan Saben |
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen. Candlewick, 2014. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended For: ages ...
Read More Cinderella Radio Review: Listen Here!
By emily |
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/195843489" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /] Thanks to Megan Saben, Betsy Farquhar, Kristen Eicher (producer!) and my daughter, Rebecca, for making this review possible! ...
Read More Seeing the Gospel in Cinderella (Discussion Starters!)
By Betsy Farquhar |
Why Cinderella? —a joint post from Betsy, Hayley, and Megan We at Redeemed Reader love a good fairy tale. Cinderella is perhaps the quintessential fairy tale ...
Read More The Glass Slipper by Eleanor Farjeon
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Glass Slipper by Eleanor Farjeon. Viking, 1956. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: Ages 8-10 Bottom Line: Farjeon’s classic retelling of Cinderella ...
Read More Cinderella Read-Alikes for Boys and Girls of All Ages
By Betsy Farquhar |
Cinderella Read-Alikes for Boys and Girls of All Ages A few of our favorite picture books, chapter books, middle grade titles, young adult reads, and ...
Read More *The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye (Retro Reads)
By Betsy Farquhar |
*The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye. Puffin, 2002 (originally published in 1980). 128 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: Ages 8-10 ...
Read More *Faerie Gold edited by Kathryn Lindskoog and Ranelda Mack Hunsicker
By Megan Saben |
*Faerie Gold: Treasures from the Lands of Enchantment edited by Kathryn Lindskoog and Ranelda Mack Hunsicker. P&R, 2005. 304 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel
By Megan Saben |
Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. Beach Lane Books, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 Some Bugs is a fun, ...
Read More The Distance Between Lost and Found by Kathryn Holmes
By Janie Cheaney |
The Distance Between Lost and Found by Kathryn Holmes. HarperTeen, 2015. 306 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 15-18 Bottom Line: ...
Read More The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat
By Janie Cheaney |
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat. Little, Brown, 2014. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Bottom Line: The Adventures ...
Read More The Caldecott Committee Throws a Curve
By Janie Cheaney |
The American Library Association (ALA) stages a huge event every winter when it names the winners of its coveted John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott awards. ...
Read More An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund
By Hayley Morell |
An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund. Zondervan, 2015. 249 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 15 – 18 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15 – 18) and up Bottom Line: A ...
Read More The Secret Life of Squirrels by Nancy Rose
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Secret Life of Squirrels by Nancy Rose. Little, Brown, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages 4-8 Squirrels are ubiquitous; ...
Read More A Rock Can Be… by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Violetta Dabija
By Betsy Farquhar |
A Rock Can Be... by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Violetta Dabija. Millbrook Picture Books, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8Recommended for: ages ...
Read More The Queen’s Shadow by Cybele Young
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Queen’s Shadow: A Story About How Animals See by Cybele Young. Kids Can Press, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 8-10 Recommended ...
Read More Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
By Janie Cheaney |
Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff. Penguin, 2014, 305 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Bottom Line: Absolutely Almost is a reassuring tale for middle ...
Read More *Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional by Scott James. New Growth Press, 2015. 64 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages ...
Read More The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mary GrandPré
By Megan Saben |
The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mary GrandPré. Alfred A. Knopf, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8, ages 8-10 ...
Read More *Pioneer Girl: the Annotated Autobiography by Laura Ingalls Wilder
By Janie Cheaney |
*Pioneer Girl: the Annotated Autobiography by Laura Ingalls Wilder (edited by Pamela Smith Hill). University of South Dakota Press, sale 2014. 400 pages. Reading Level: ...
Read More *Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
By Betsy Farquhar |
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. Aladdin, 2006 (reprint; originally published 1935). 288 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12Recommended for: ages 8-12, especially girls Bottom ...
Read More *Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg
By Hayley Morell |
Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg. Puffin Books,reprint edition, 1986. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 Recommended for: ages 0-4 Bottom Line: Young and ...
Read More *Mockingbird by Allan Ahlberg
By Hayley Morell |
Mockingbird by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Paul Howard. Candlewick Press, 1998. 24 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 Recommended for: ages 0-4 Bottom Line: Young children will love ...
Read More Absolutely Truly by Heather Vogel
By Janie Cheaney |
Absolutely Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick. Simon & Shuster, cheap 2014. 354 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ed ages 10-12 Recommended For: ages 10-12 and ...
Read More *Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo
By Betsy Farquhar |
Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo. Clarion, 2014. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8Recommended for: ages 0-8 In this 2015 Caldecott Honor, Castillo ...
Read More George Washington’s Breakfast by Jean Fritz
By Megan Saben |
George Washington’s Breakfast by Jean Fritz, illustrated by Paul Galdone (cover image by Tomie DePaola). Putnam & Grosset, 1969. 48 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ...
Read More *You Are (Not) Small by Anna Kang
By Janie Cheaney |
*You Are (Not) Small by Anna Kang, illustrated by Christopher Weyant. Two Lions (Amazon), 2014. 30 pages. Reading Level: Easy Readers, ages 4-8 Recommended For: ...
Read More Running Lean By Diana Sharples
By Janie Cheaney |
Running Lean by Diana Sharples. Zondervan/Blink, 2013. 400 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 15-18 Recommended For: ages 16 and up Bottom Line: Running Lean ...
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