Yesterday we held our last book club event for this school year. We read a Stealing Air – a book that I debated about but ultimately chose because I love the reality and the outrageous fun and daring of the characters. They don’t always make the best choices, but they are real ones. It gave… Continue reading Book Club: “Stealing Air” by Trent Reedy
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Taking Book Club to the Treetops with Go Ape USA
I had a hard time finding books for book club (at least initially) when I was planning last summer. I had expected to use lots of classics, but I found that My Little Man had read every single one I pulled off the library shelf! After pestering our friendly librarian for lots of book topics,… Continue reading Taking Book Club to the Treetops with Go Ape USA
Studying Cultures with Carole P. Roman Books – Review
My Little Man loves geography and culture. He loves learning about how other people live, what they eat, what their day-to-day lives look like. That’s why he jumped at the chance to check out three books from the Carole P. Roman books and collections. Carole P. Roman writes books about kids between the ages of… Continue reading Studying Cultures with Carole P. Roman Books – Review
Book Club: Hiking the Mountain-to-Sea Trail with “Nature Girl”
We’ve been doing this book club thing with my daughter for six years now. She was a good reader before we started, but my goals have changed a bit along the way. I want more than just fun with books and friends now – I want to be able to dig in to the books… Continue reading Book Club: Hiking the Mountain-to-Sea Trail with “Nature Girl”
Book Club with the Boys: “The Way of the Warrior”
I was intrigued when I first saw The Way of the Warrior on the new-book shelf at the library. I was hesitant when I saw the simple line drawings dotting the page – because I was looking for a middle-school book club pick and wanted something real and fun but meaty. Worthy of the time I’d… Continue reading Book Club with the Boys: “The Way of the Warrior”
“Indescribable” by Louie Giglio
Indescribable is a new devotional for kids written by Louie Giglio, and I’m in love with it! This is an excellent resource for kids. Indescribable has 100 devotions focused on showcasing the amazing creativity of Creation from a scientific standpoint. It features cool science facts, photography, and super colorful drawings. Each devotion has scripture, a story,… Continue reading “Indescribable” by Louie Giglio
“A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star” by J.A. Myhre
Just thirteen-years-old, Kusiima has no time for school, sports, or hanging out with the other boys in his African village. With no father or mother to take care of him, he works long hours to support his grandmother and sickly baby sister. Then one day, Kusiima’s life suddenly changes when he travels into a nearby… Continue reading “A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star” by J.A. Myhre
Book Club: “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone”
We recently embarked on one of our most fun book clubs ever: we read Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone. My Big Helper worked with me to flesh out details of the book that we could bring to life. We spent several days making labels and creating things to turn my yard into a wizarding… Continue reading Book Club: “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone”
NEW! “Lemoncello” Movie Pack and Bundles!
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, and I’m not the only one – that first book spent more than 100 weeks on the New York Times’ Bestseller List. The second in the series is just as good, and the third is due to be released… Continue reading NEW! “Lemoncello” Movie Pack and Bundles!
NEW! A Linked Unit Study for Elise Broach’s “The Wolf Keepers”
Every once in a while, I read a book that I grabs all of my attention and screams to be used for fun with kids. I love taking those books and turning them into fun unit studies for educational purposes, and Elise Broach’s new book The Wolf Keepers is just such a book. A high-stakes middle… Continue reading NEW! A Linked Unit Study for Elise Broach’s “The Wolf Keepers”
