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A Very Happy Easter by Tim Thornborough
An interactive picture book from The Good Book Company, written by Tim Thornborough. This short paperback picture book tells the story of Easter through emotions — and invites the kids to “copy the face they are making, and think about how they would have felt.” This is a great way to keep younger listeners engaged…
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Picture Books about St. Patrick
Here are some of our favorite picture books about Saint Patrick, that are great to read together as a family for Saint Patrick’s Day! Picture Books about Saint Patrick: Saint Patrick the Forgiver: The History and Legends of Ireland’s Bishop By Ned Bustard IVP Kids, 2023 Short and poetic, Saint Patrick the Forgiver by Ned…
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The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung
When this storybook Bible arrived in the mail, it left a great first impression. Not only does it have a wonderful new book smell, but inside and out, it is so wonderfully and thoughtfully designed. The thick matte pages are colorful, and the binding is great for such a thick book! Crossway did a great…
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The Story of God Our Savior by Kenneth Padgett & Shay Gregorie
The Story of God Trilogy from Wolfbane Books goes way beyond your typical Christian kid’s books and captures biblical themes through these dramatic retellings. Some kids’ books seem like they were just thrown together to sell a book, but not with this series. Each word was carefully chosen, and so much thought was put behind…
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God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook by N.T. Wright
If you enjoyed Wright’s engaging and fresh translation of the New Testament, then you will enjoy his equally delightful retellings of 140 stories from the Bible. God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook is N.T. Wright’s first children’s book, and it is as good as I hoped it would be! I’ve read a lot of children’s storybook Bibles that…
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Knowing God’s Truth by Jon Nielson
I’m at the stage of my homeschool journey where I’m looking for a systematic theology curriculum for high school. Ever since reading about Lady Jane Grey and how she defended the gospel against the Catholic abbot of Westminster at the age of 15, I was reminded of how little we sometimes expect from our youth.…
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FREE Charlotte Mason 5-Day Printable Planner
Once a week I’ll sit down with the weekly schedules from AmblesideOnline and input them into our daily planner sheets that I print off of my computer. Feel free to download these FREE printables to use for your planning! I currently have sheets available for Year 1 and Year 5. Year 1 Daily Planner: I…
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Charlotte Mason 1st Grade Lesson Plans 2024
Our youngest has enjoyed attending 1st grade at our local public school, but over Christmas break she persisted in her request to be homeschooled. I work from home, so my main concern was that I wouldn’t have the time to teach her phonics. But after looking over the Discover Reading booklet that we used for…
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Saint Valentine the Kindhearted by Ned Bustard
This year, while you and your kids sign Valentine’s Day cards or paint boxes to take to school or co-op, it’s a great time to pull out this book and talk about where some of these traditions came from. Ned Bustard does a fantastic job at introducing us to Saint Valentine, a man who was…
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God’s Big Promises: Easter for Little Ones by Carl Laferton
By the same writer and illustrator of God’s Big Promises Storybook, is a new board book that introduces young kids to Easter. I really liked the shape and feel of this board book — it was small enough for little hands to hold. The illustrations are vibrant, and the story within is brief and told…
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
During the summer we were able to book two nights at an old C.C.C. cabin at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. While the only availability was during the month of September, it ended up being the perfect time to go! The weather had just cooled off, so it was neither too hot nor too chilly.…
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Saint Patrick the Forgiver by Ned Bustard
Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get to know the holiday’s namesake, Saint Patrick! Kids and adults alike will enjoy the riveting tale of Patrick, a British boy who was sold into slavery in Ireland, came to know God, and later returned as a freedman to take the…
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The Story of Religion by Betsy Maestro
My son is in 5th grade and often asks questions about what other world religions believe. The only book on our shelf that dives into specifics is a little booklet that I read for a seminary class. While informative, it contained an abundance of specific details, and I thought he would be best off starting…
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Fannie Lou Hamer: The Courageous Woman Who Marched for Dignity by K.A. Ellis
This latest picture book in the Do Great Things for God series from The Good Book Company introduces young readers to Fannie Lou Hamer. Fannie grew up in Mississippi, leaving school at age six to work in cotton fields, and not able to vote due to laws making it difficult for black people to vote.…
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Utilizing the local public library
This is a reminder not to overlook all of the incredible resources your local public library has to offer! While it can be disconcerting to see the lack of older books and classics on the shelves of your local library, there are several options to borrow titles not available at your local library! The following…
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Katie Luther: Mother of the Reformation by Susan K. Leigh
Want to sneak a fun way to learn about someone in church history? Check out Katie Luther, Mother of the Reformation: The Graphic Novel by Susan K. Leigh. I was surprised at how much I learned about Katherina von Bora through this graphic novel, and while it mainly shared facts about her life, the illustrations…
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