by Carolyn | Uncategorized
What do you think of when you think of poetry? Maybe rhythm and rhyme? Maybe free verse? Maybe limerick or haiku? All of these are poetry, but there are also plenty more forms of poetry you may not be familiar with. Let me introduce you to one I think you and your...
by Carolyn | Adventure, Character Training, Fantasy, Imagination, Juvenile Fiction, Middle-grade
I’m breaking from my usual posting schedule because I just have to share something with you before it’s too late. If you haven’t heard, Andrew Peterson has teamed up with some talented people to create a short pilot episode for his The Wingfeather...
by Carolyn | Book Lists, Education, Picture Books, Poetry, Read Alouds
Spring has sprung! Here in Texas, spring means bluebonnets. But since spring looks a little different in different places, picture books about spring can be a great way to introduce the concept to kids. Here are a few of my favorite picture books about spring…...
by Carolyn | Adventure, Boys, Fantasy, Imagination, Juvenile Fiction, Middle School, Middle-grade, Scary Stories
I just re-read one of my favorite juvenile fiction series so I could share it with you. It was just as good the second time around (maybe better). The 100 Cupboards Series by N.D. Wilson (100 Cupboards, Dandelion Fire, and The Chestnut King) is the story of Henry, an...
by Carolyn | Imagination, Nature, Picture Books
I have been reluctant to return this book for imaginative children to the library. I’ve simply fallen in love with it. So, since I’m out of renewals and must return it, I’ll first share it with you. This is Sadie by Sara O’Leary describes a day...
by Carolyn | Animal books, Book Lists, Imagination, Older Elementary, Picture Books, Read Alouds
A while ago I posted about my favorite soothing bedtime books for little ones. But sometimes our big kids like to have their own special bedtime books too! These books may be slightly longer, have rich vocabulary, and beautiful illustrations just brimming with...
by Carolyn | Cultural Diversity, Fantasy, Girls, Highschool, Imagination, Juvenile Fiction, Middle School, Newbery, Young Adult
I’ve been on a bit of a Shannon Hale kick recently. I listened to three of her books in a row this past month: Goose Girl, Princess Academy, and Book of 1,000 Days. I love reinvented fairy tales (so long as good versus evil isn’t turned on its head). And...
by Carolyn | Education, Fantasy, Imagination, Parenting, Recommendations, Resources
I’m so excited to share with you my appearance on the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie. We talked all about Fantasy Books for Christian Kids. It’s episode #41, and you can find it right HERE. If you didn’t grow up reading fantasy, you...
by Carolyn | Book Lists, Craft books, Imagination
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ll know that I love inspiring creativity and imagination in my kids (though I don’t always love the mess that comes with it). So, I love these mess-free books that will get your kids’ creative...
by Carolyn | Animal books, Baby, Book Lists, Parenting, Picture Books, Preschool
It just thrills me that Valentine’s Day is also International Book Giving Day! Why? Because nothing says “I love you” like a well-chosen book. Here are my top recommendations for books to say I love you to your kids this Valentine’s Day or any...
