Nurture your child’s love of nature and their appreciation of the fascinating world of trees with these endearing stories and accessible guide books. Little Tree by Loren Long Your preschoolers will fall in love with Little Tree, who resists the changing of the seasons and clings tightly to his leaves. […]
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10 Favorite Picture Books for Spring
With the days getting longer and sunnier, we’ve got a wonderful list of spring themed picture books for you. These books are perfect for reading under a shady tree, packing with a picnic for a stroll through the garden, or cuddling up with on the couch after a morning out […]
Read More10 Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Your Homeschool
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and there are some great picture books to help you introduce this holiday to your young children or build on your big kids’ understanding of the history and the significance of this day. Here are 10 of our favorites! Saint Patrick by […]
Read More5 Fun Ways to Learn About the Human Body in Your Homeschool
Studying the human body with our children is a great way to point them toward the wonder of God’s intricate design. As we learn about the loving care and attention to detail with which our bodies are purposefully put together, our hearts are drawn to worship our incredible Creator. Here […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Valentine’s Day
With February 14th coming up, we wanted to share our favorite Valentine’s Day picture books that you and your kids will love. The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings by Mike Berenstain Sister Bear finds out that Brother Bear has a secret admirer on Valentine’s Day! Papa Bear tells the cubs a […]
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In the cold days of winter, there’s nothing like cozying up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa. Here are some of our favorite winter themed picture books you and your family will love. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the […]
Read More10 Picture Book Biographies About Women Who Changed the World
We strongly believe you’re never too old for a good picture book! In this booklist you’ll find stories of courage and perseverance from some of the world’s most inspiring women. 50 True Stories of Daring Women of God: Courageous World Changers by Shirley Raye Redmond This is illustrated reference book […]
Read MorePicture Books for Everyone: Why You Should Keep Reading Picture Books Even After Your Child Learns To Read
Sometimes as homeschool parents we can unwittingly value our kids’ reading for themselves as more important than them being read to. Sometimes when we emphasize kids reading independently we can unwittingly devalue the importance of reading enjoyable stories together. We spend so many hours on letter sounds and sight words […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books (and One Chapter Book Read Aloud) for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We’re putting in our library requests and checking our bookshelves to pull together a nice stack of Thanksgiving books to share with our children. These are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving picture books, along with one longer read-aloud that’s great for enjoying with […]
Read MoreSummer Learning Activities for Your Baseball Fan
It’s the season for America’s favorite pastime, the staple of many summers – baseball! If you’ve got a baseball lover, these activities are sure to keep them learning and having fun all summer long. We’ve got free printable activities and a list of great baseball picture books just for you […]
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