A Download: Kids’ Guide to Pilgrim’s Progress
It’s finally here! The edited, downloadable version of our read-along of Pilgrim’s Progress for families. Last fall, Janie and I took the journey with Christian to the Celestial City, and since then, we’ve edited my part, added snazzy illustrations from artist Carl Dean White, and reformatted all 42 pages of our Pilgrim’s Progress goodness. And…
Read MoreSpring Story Tea: Ducklings, Bunnies, and Tea with Dinosaurs! [Printable + Recipes]
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 tea, and enjoy some springtime reads. (See printable with recipes here!) *note: all titles have been selected with group audiences in mind; all are suitable for a wide range of…
Read MoreFinding Good Chapter Book Friends: Junie B. Jones v. Jasper John Dooley
A Childlike Attitude My friends, there is an enormous difference between the childish and the childlike. George MacDonald famously commented that he didn’t write for children but for the childlike (no matter their “age”). This childlike essence helps explain why grown ups still read The Chronicles of Narnia or Edith Nesbit’s books with delight, and it is also part of the reason easy…
Read MoreCaroline Starr Rose: An Interview!
We’re privileged to feature a virtual interview today with Caroline Starr Rose, author of Blue Birds (just released on March 24; read our review) and of May B. (read our review). Both are historical fiction novels in verse. Caroline resides in Albuquerque with her pastor husband and two sons. She writes about faith, writing, her books, and other thoughts at her…
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Six Picture Books for Boys Who Can’t Sit Still!
Here are six favorite, irresistible picture books for boys who are competitive, WHO WILL WIN?! love superheroes, Both MARVELous and COMICal hate peas, She eats worms and mice with ease, but not those last ten little green peas! dig holes, So close to finding something spectacular… (read review) and occasionally take baths “Dawg, nobody…
Read MoreCinderella Radio Review: Listen Here!
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Read MoreSeeing the Gospel in Cinderella (Discussion Starters!)
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 with its rags-to-riches princess, the fairy godmother, and fancy dresses. Indeed, the Cinderella story is one of the most ubiquitous stories worldwide, appearing in nearly every culture for centuries. The…
Read MoreCinderella Read-Alikes for Boys and Girls of All Ages
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 some specifically Christian resources that all relate to Cinderella. Not all are strict Cinderella retellings, but all have thematic connections to this famous fairy tale. Some titles may surprise you!…
Read More*Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional
*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 4-8, ages 8-10 So often our church celebrations of the great story of Easter end with Easter morning: after attending various Passion week services, we arise early and go to…
Read More*Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg
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 old will enjoy the Ahlberg’s whimsical and interactive I-Spy book. In this book with your little eye, take a look and play eye spy! On each page of this engaging and…
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