Category: Books
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Advent Resources
Sunday is the first day of Advent! These are some Advent books my family and/or I have enjoyed, are reading, or are TBR. We tend to cycle through and return to ones we love. Adults: Family:
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children’s books for mental health awareness month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! I keep hearing disturbing stats about the recent decline in mental health for kids, teens, and adults. Of course, there are many ways we must address this individually and collectively, but these are some really beautiful books to support children’s mental health. They cover topics such as anxiety, depression,…
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36 picture books for Black History Month!
These are some beautiful picture books for Black History Month! Most of them are picture book biographies, and some are historical fiction. This selection celebrates Black leaders from various time periods and areas of interest, including politics, sports, science, the arts, and more. I’d like to especially recommend Kadir Nelson’s “Heart and Soul,” which I’ve…
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favorite reads of 2022
Happy New Year, friends! 🎉🎉🎉Here are my favorite reads of 2022! As always, it was difficult to narrow it down. I read 10 novels for me, 10 middle grade novels with my 11 year old, 1 graphic novel, 4 poetry books, & 40 nonfiction books. Last night, my daughter glanced at the book stack on…
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children’s books for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
These are some our favorite picture books for Indigenous Peoples’ Day! These are beautiful books to read all year round. Slide 1: Slide 1: Slide 3:
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36 back to school books!
It’s hard to believe it’s time for back to school books! These are some we’ve enjoyed. Some were new to us this year, and some are annual favorites we check out around this time each year. You can also find these images over on Instagram here: Instagram Post to Save
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5 Star Reads So Far in 2022
Can you believe we are just over halfway through 2022?! I’m on vacation with my family and was reflecting on what an amazing year in books it has been already. These are my top reads since the beginning of the year, including some I’ve read with my 11 year old. The complete list: 5 Star…
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2021 in Books!
Happy New Year! 2021 was a doozy, but it was a fantastic year in books. I read more books this year than in any previous year! These were my favorites: 1. God Speaks Through Wombs by Drew Jackson 2. The Color Purple by Alice Walker 3. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 4.…
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24 Children's Books for Summer
These are some of our favorite picture books for summer time! They are beautifully illustrated and have lovely, engaging stories. The Little Blue Cottage By Kelly Jordan Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Ages 4-8 This gentle, rhythmic story is reminiscent of The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton. It has a vintage classic feel to it…