Megan’s Favorite Books, Old and New
We are excited to be partnering with Story Glory Kids for our Winter Book Fair this year! In the past, we linked to amazon for all of our Christmas gift suggestions, but this year, whenever possible, we’ll be directing you to Story Glory for your book-related shopping. Like amazon, we get a small commission. Unlike…
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Betsy’s Favorite Books, Old and New
Betsy shares her favorite books that are featured in our Winter Book Fair.
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The Hiding Place, A Christmas Carol, Hinds Feet on High Places, and Les Miserables: An Engaging Visual Journey
The four books in the Engaging Visual Journey series provide beautiful, dignified forms to stories that are dearly loved spiritual classics. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom with Elizabeth and John Sherrill, illustrated by Jill DeHaan, Daniel Strange, and Nicola Evans. Tyndale, 2022. 150 pages. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Jill…
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Children of Israel: Our Book List of Jewish Life, History, and Culture
Books to increase children’s understanding of the Jews’ unique history, culture, and relevance.
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Back Porch Book Chat: Carolyn Givens (Author, Publisher, Reader)
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual conversation about books. Our guest today is Carolyn Givens.
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Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons, 20th Anniversary Edition
Those who love dragons and long for more lore will find this field guide an excellent companion. Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons, 20th Anniversary Edition. Candlewick, 2021. 32 pages I firmly believe that there were once fire-breathing dragons, though I’m probably thankful that I don’t have any in my back yard. (If you’re curious…
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5 Ways to Encourage Art Appreciation with Picture Books
When are children old enough to begin appreciating quality art? As soon as they start looking at picture books.
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Authority vs. Anarchy: A Book List for Teens
Authority vs. Anarchy: Opposites? Two sides of the same coin? Romans 13 reminds us to obey our governing (civic) authorities. Exodus 20 and Ephesians 6 remind us to obey our parental authorities. Certain people in the church are given spiritual authority over those they shepherd in their congregations. We’re all to obey the Lord as…
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Teaching the Faith: *The Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism
A new edition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism uses cartoon illustrations as an aid to understanding and discussion.
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Books and Schoolhouse Battles
Those of us who homeschool admire the one-room schoolhouse model of previous centuries. With simple resources, a wide-range of ages, and a school year that fit the needs of the community, one male or female teacher reigned in the classroom. …Unless there were “big boys” whose sole purpose in showing up seemed to be disturbing…
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