Music of ‘The Little House’
Saturday happy: Just found out that folksinger/songwriter Caroline Herring just put a CD out called The Little House. It’s a retelling of Virginia Lee Burton’s classic by the same name. In case you haven’t read it in a while, The Little House is about, you guessed it, a little house. The house spends its early…
Read MoreBrave Little Digital World
In Surprised By Joy, C. S. Lewis wrote about the flowering of his imagination at an early age–especially through books, which were piled up everywhere in his house and to which he had unlimited access over acres of free time. He read everything by E. Nesbit and Conan Doyle and Jonathan Swift, pored over Arthur…
Read MoreEaster Gifts 101: Last Minute Warning!
Easter is almost here, and while you could just pick a board book up at Walmart while you’re getting the Paas dye, you’ve still got time to order a book you’ll treasure for years to come. And guess what?! I happen to have a few ideas to help you do just that! TOP PICKS The…
Read MoreRR Podcast 3: eReader Safety with Malechi Tech Guy
A few weeks ago, Tim Challies released his book on the role of technology in our lives, The Next Story: Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion. In it he brings into focus the moral and spiritual challenges of new technology. He says, “We cannot run away from digital technology — mobile phones and computers…
Read MoreFree Classic ebooks
As many of you know–particularly those who’ve read our newsletter this week (and if you haven’t signed up already, why not take a moment and sign up in the top, right-hand sidebar?!)–tomorrow I’ll be posting an interview with Michael of Malechi Tech about ereaders and kids’ safety. If that topic seems like a stretch, by…
Read MoreFree Audio Book: Corrie Ten Boom’s ‘The Hiding Place’
Can’t wait for my kids to read this in a few years. If you don’t have a copy already, here’s a great way to enjoy it as a family: a free audio book at Christianaudio.com!
Read MoreIndestructables: Give your baby a taste for books!
You’d think a mother of triplets would have enough to do, but a few years Amy Pixton took the time to dream up and create a set of wordless baby books to be illustrated by her mother-in-law Karen. The idea probably would have remained in the mock-up stage were it not for Amy’s little innovation:…
Read MoreAuthor Interview: Caldecott Finalist Ima B. Twitt
Now that April Fool’s Day is over, I should probably introduce this as my post on April 1st… Recently I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview author Ima Twitt, two time Caldecott finalist and one of the least known powerhouse authors out there in kids publishing. Ms. Twitt actually spent several years as a ghost…
Read MoreEaster Gifts 101: Bible stories and The Story of the Bible
“I just ordered Happy and Honey, Bob Books set 1, and the Starfall readers—books you recommended—for Lois’s and my African-American great-grandson. Could you recommend an early reading Bible story book for 4-year-old African American boy on the south side of Chicago? We want him to get into the Bible, but obviously understandability is important –and…
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Easter Gifts 101: ‘The Prince’s Poison Cup’ by R. C. Sproul
The Prince’s Poison Cup is perfect for young boys ages 4-8, but I think it will also appeal to many girls. It’s that time of year again: the tulips in my flower bed are peeking out, the birds are building nests on my porch, and I’m trying to explain to my girls that, no, you…
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