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
Five Fall Books that Celebrate the Magic of Friendship
As the leaves become pretty colors and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to snuggle up with a good book that celebrates the beauty of it all.
Best Middle Grade Book Series for Kids (Ages 8–12)
My favorite genre of books is middle-grade books. While the target audience is between 8-12, these books are intended for anyone and everyone to read. The
10 Gripping Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books Your Kids will love
Whether you know your history or not, there’s something deeply engaging about a well-written historical fiction novel. I didn’t enjoy studying history in
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
Get the Free List: 20 Must-Read Middle Grade Chapter Books
Our favorite middle grade chapter books kids actually finish — sent straight to your inbox.
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Book Review 1: Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge
I am so excited to start this book review series on the blog. I will be sharing fiction, historical novels, children's books, Christian…
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How to Raise Kids to Know God and his word
Are you a new parent wondering how to raise your child in the Christian faith? Does the idea of teaching the Bible to…
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How to make reading fun with Dialogic Reading
Have you ever read to your toddler and found them disinterested in the book? Do you find your child jumping off your lap…
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All About Children’s Bible
I was once a new mom wondering how to share the word of God with my child and worried if I chose the…
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The Not So Read-Aloud Family
I started to write this blog months ago. It was right after I read Sarah Mackenzie’s Read-Aloud Revival and I was ready to…
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The First Christmas -Children’s Books
Are you looking for some good Children's books to share the story of Christmas? While the Bible is always a great place to…
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How do you screen books for your kids?
My kid loves to read, and I am so thankful for it. I loved to read as a child, and we had plenty…
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Parenting Emotions
Have you ever gone to bed wondering if you could have handled an emotionally charged situation with your child differently? If the answer…
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“Boys don’t do that”
Lately, I've heard my 3-year-old say “Boys don't do that”. One day, dad was mad at him because he would not tidy up,…
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