Books to Inspire, Thrill and Engage Children
Marguerite Henry is best known as the author of Misty of Chincoteague, and she's written many other books centered around horses. I imagine Henry has done quite a bit of research before she writes her books, because although they are fiction, they are historically accurate. White Stallion of Lipizza is no exception. The story centers... Continue Reading →
My oldest daughter and I read this book for our mother-daughter book club at our local library. I remember reading it in junior high, but couldn't remember the story. I asked my husband if he had read it, and he said, "We only read classics in school." "This is a classic!" I told him. From... Continue Reading →
My nephew is obsessed with the "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series. He has read them all, and has sparked my son's interest in reading these books. I like to know what my kids are reading, so when The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan came in at the library, I grabbed it to read it... Continue Reading →
My seven-year-old daughter brought me the audio book of Princess Academy by Shannon Hale this week when we were in the library. I'd never heard of it, but she told me her friend had told her that it was a really good book. Her friend is in junior high, so I thought I'd better read... Continue Reading →
Meindert Dejong is probably one of the best children's literature authors you may have never heard of. I had never heard of him before I started using Sonlight's homeschooling curriculum. Over the past few years, we have read Wheel on the School, Shadrach, and Along Came a Dog in school, so when I saw this... Continue Reading →
For the past two years, Anna has been longing, longing, longing to be a part of the Mother-Daughter book club at our library. It is for girls in 4th through 6th grade. She's been waiting and waiting and now, tonight, will be her first opportunity to participate. She is beyond excited. And I, her mother,... Continue Reading →
My oldest son brought me Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz after a recent library trip. "Mom," he said. "Would you please read this book and let me know if it's OK for me to read?" I greatly appreciated his asking. And honestly, I enjoyed the book. Basically, Stormbreaker is James Bond for preteen and teenage boys...... Continue Reading →
Cultivating Readers 