We dug out the Easter baskets for April’s photo shoot. 🙂 Our whole family got together and decided to share what we have been reading this month. From the youngest to the oldest, we’ve each chosen one book that we think you – or someone you know – would love. Even Ryan gets in on the fun. (He’s a good sport.)
We hope that you enjoy our suggestions. What have you been reading lately? Let us know in the comments!
For the babies…
Usborne Trucks was our first “boy” book. It’s been well-loved all these years and our baby loves its bumpy, rubbery, shiney Touchy Feely experience… and the cute fuzzy animals that show up here and there. It’s his go-to this month.
For the sweet toddlers…
Who doesn’t love Frances? This toddler has a birthday coming up and she has been loving this book about Gloria’s birthday party. A Birthday for Frances is Russell Hoban at his best (again) with cups of jelly beans, rainbow place cards, birthday candles, and party poppers. No matter how many times we read it aloud, we all wince when Francis is squeezing that Chompo bar…
For anyone with a heart…
A Sick Day for Amos McGee is at the top of our library stack this month. We love the way Amos’ careful friendships display the give-and-take of love. I was so thrilled when our son brought it to the read-aloud table for the third time. I said, “I love Amos McGee.” He sighed and said, “Me, too.” That’s what you want, folks. That’s what you want.
For the tween and/ or her mom…
Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy is on the A-List for so many tween girls because it is smart, realistic, suspenseful, and honest. Lia liked the believable culture and history that Hale creates. I liked that the main character is real with strengths and weaknesses.
For anyone who appreciates a satisfying ending…
Viv actually began The Mysterious Benedict Society a couple of times but wasn’t sure she could make it through. It was a bit intense for her and she felt intimidated by the imaginative powers. But, she recently braved through it and was delighted by the ending. How satisfying! Now, she’s looking forward to the second in the series.
For all of the Easter Bunnies out there…
I’ve been itching to tell you about Nancy Guthrie’s Praying through the Bible for Your Kids. It is so incredible and has been such a gift to me during these days of sparse solitary devotional time. Every day – every single day – Guthrie takes us straight to Scripture to meditate and pray for our children accordingly. These prayers are not topical and not typical, they are not watered-down or patronizing. Instead, they are based upon God’s promises through Christ and align my heart with the Word day by day. Can’t recommend it enough.
And this month Ryan recommends one his favorites, Nate Silver’s book on statistics, The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – But Some Don’t. He predicts the thinker in your life will like it.
Now, it’s your turn: This month, I recommend reading _________. Let us know in the comments! ?
