BOOKS
Book Lists
Books have always been a big part of our family life.
These book lists come from the shelves, read-alouds, library stacks, and conversations in our own home. I spend time reading, pre-reading, and reviewing books so I can help my children choose good stories and share thoughtful recommendations with families who want reading to feel less overwhelming and more joyful.
Here, you’ll find clean, meaningful, and engaging book ideas for different ages, seasons, interests, and reading needs.
Start with our featured lists below, then browse all book lists by category.
Featured Lists
Our most-read book lists right now

10 Best Picture Books for 5-Year-Olds
Today’s blog includes some of the best books I’ve read for 5-year-olds. Five is such a sweet age for books. Kids can

12 Family-Friendly Halloween Picture Books to Read This Fall
Looking for fall and Halloween books that aren’t scary? Here’s a gentle, faith-friendly list of picture books and early chapters our family actually enjoys.

How to Get Kids to Read More + Great Books for Ages 7–12
We read a lot of books this summer. Between my three kids, we had everything from Harry Potter and The Wild Robot to Little House on the

10 Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books From Around the World
This list is a follow-up to our first middle grade historical fiction book list. That earlier roundup focuses on gripping stories kids can’t
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