Gladys Hunt on Getting Them to Sleep
Gladys Hunt shares two of her favorite go-to-sleep books.
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Practical Graduation Gifts: A Book List
We have a robust list of book recommendations for graduation gifts. Why another? This book list is all about practical graduation gifts: books that offer some down-to-earth advice for starting off on one’s own (with some philosophy and Christian wisdom thrown in!).Note: If you haven’t seen our other graduation gift lists, see Janie’s post on…
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Gladys Hunt on Developing a Sympathetic Heart
How good stories can be good teachers
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Gladys Hunt on Taking Notice
“A good book should help you notice the world, and you can’t begin too early with noticing.”
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How to lead a book discussion without really trying, part 2: The book club
Often the best way to do discuss books effectively is to not plan it all out ahead of time.
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Gladys Hunt on Library Blessings
The first American public libraries were no place for a kid. Why?
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How to lead a book discussion without really trying, part 1: The motif journal
Often the best way to do discuss books effectively is to not plan it all out ahead of time.
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Gladys Hunt on Simplicity
Bored with reading the same picture books over and over?
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15 Books for 15-Year-Old Boys: A Book List
15-year-old boys: learning to drive. Wrestling with heavy high school work (10th grade is usually more intense than 9th, in terms of work load). Taking standardized tests with an eye to college. Girlfriend? Part-time job? Who has time to read? When the right book appears, it’s amazing what you can make time for! We’ve got…
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Gladys Hunt on Pigs and Possibilities
Nine recommendations for a classic story involving three plucky porkers
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