The “Good Ol' Days” Chapter Books

Booklist by Meadowlark Mama

You've just finished Understood Betsy, or All-of-a-Kind Family, and you want more books that “feel” like those; books when life was simple and good and revolved around family and (usually) small-town living. The good news is, these exist, and they...

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Minor Miracles

A few months ago, our family threw a birthday party for #4. He turned 11 and I was tired of doing “public” parties at the trampoline park and the roller rink, so I suggested a yard party at our own...

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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

(Wingfeather Saga #1) by Andrew Peterson ISBN: 9781400073849 copyright: 2008 279 pages Recommended ages: 8-14 This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This commission helps me continue...

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First Novels to Read Aloud

The original Paddington Bear series (make sure they're written by Michael Bond, and not just based on his characters) Stuart Little – E B White (not everyone loves this book like I do; it has a somewhat open ending) Charlotte's...

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