Read-aloud with my princess
God's Little Princess Devotional Bible by Sheila Walsh This is such a precious little book, my daughter and I are really enjoying the time together studying God's word.
Read-aloud with my Kindergartner
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White We're on chapter 3 and I am hearing a lot of, but it's not as good as Pooh's Corner. I am hoping that he will come to enjoy it in the end.
Read-aloud with my 2nd & 4th graders
This Country of Ours by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall My 2nd grader was going on and on about this to his dad yesterday. Apparently, "It's a very intriguing story" as my son put it.
Trial and Triumph: Stories From Church History by Richard M. Hannula We've only just begun reading about the death of Polycarp, it has caused much concern in my oldest in the "goodness" of mankind. He is none to happy with the treatment that the Christians suffered under the Roman Empire.
Pre-reads for my 2nd grader.
Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame I wish I would have read this book when I was a child. I would have really gotten a kick out of the use of the "a" word.
Pre-reads for my 4th grader.
Poor Richard by James Daugherty which has lovely illustrations, and I really enjoy the way that the author unfolds the story, not a dry biographical sketch of the life of Benjamin Franklin, which is what I was expecting.
The Travels of Marco Polo, this book really goes into quite a lot of detail. It's a meaty read, but I am enjoying it quite a bit.
For the Teacher in me
Raising Gifted Kids by Barbara Klein, Ph. D. I've actually read this several times, but I find something helpful every time I read it. Of course as a homeschooler there are chapters that simply don't apply.
For the Learner in me
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson I've been working on trying to get through the first chapter since the first of the year. I know the story will get better as I go... but it sure is a "boy" book if ever I read one. hah
And of course Just for Fun
The Beginning by Gene Edwards Again a book I've read before and it is written the way I'd write a book if I ever had the time to do so. It is just wonderful. Weather it's Biblical or not isn't much of an issue with me... it's just a nice fiction, Edwards is a great story teller.
Welcome to the 52 books challenge. Lots of good books. I'm currently reading This Country of Ours with my 4th grader. We're halfway through - it's very interesting and my hubby likes sitting in to listen as well. Look forward to hearing about all you read and your thoughts.
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