The Mitten by Jan Brett
Nicki’s grandmother knit him the snow-white mittens he really wanted despite her concern they could easily get lost in the…
Book Reviews
Book reviews so Christian families can find wholesome and clean books so they can turn read-aloud time into family discipleship.
Every recommendation includes a synopsis of the book, things to be on the look out for, and scripture to dig into for discipleship opportunities with your children.
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Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
An old wise oak tree is known as the Wishtree to everyone in the neighborhood but friends know it as Red. In all the years Red has been around (and that’s quite a long time), it’s seen quite a few things. When the new neighbors don’t want them there, the oak tree decides it’s finally time to stop sitting by and help grant the little girl’s wish to have a friend.
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Marco Polo Brave Explorer by Cynthia Lord
Marco Polo is finally free from being a Christmas ornament and is now a book buddy with Anne the Librarian….
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Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon by Maddy Mara
Azmina just moved and is hoping to make friends with the two girls, Willa and Naomi, who sit at her table. But when she hears a chant in the nearby woods, she discovers herself transformed into a dragon. Now, she is part of a trio of dragons sworn as protectors of the forest. But can they keep it safe from the problematic Shadow Sprites?
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Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Amelia Bedelia starts her first day working for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. But everything goes horribly wrong because Amelia Bedelia takes everything quite literally.
What does she do and how will Mr. and Mrs. Rogers respond?
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The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale
Princess Magnolia does everything you think a princess might do. She drinks hot chocolate, eats scones, and wears a puffy, pink dress with a tiara on her head.
But she also has a super secret. She’s the Princess in Black.
