Megan Saben, Author at Redeemed Reader https://redeemedreader.com/author/megan/ Kids' Books. Culture. Christ. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:30:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://redeemedreader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Megan Saben, Author at Redeemed Reader https://redeemedreader.com/author/megan/ 32 32 The Gift of All Gifts by Melissa B. Kruger https://redeemedreader.com/the-gift-of-all-gifts-by-melissa-b-kruger/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-gift-of-all-gifts-by-melissa-b-kruger/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:59:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=45250 The Gift of All Gifts is a picture book about anticipating Christmas and discovering which gift is the best--the Gift of all gifts?

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-gift-of-all-gifts-by-melissa-b-kruger/feed/ 0 *The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents… by Ian Lendler https://redeemedreader.com/the-stratford-zoo-midnight-revue-presents-by-ian-lendler/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-stratford-zoo-midnight-revue-presents-by-ian-lendler/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:06:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=45004 The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents graphic novels are clever and humorous adaptations of Shakespeare's Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-stratford-zoo-midnight-revue-presents-by-ian-lendler/feed/ 0 *Earl and Worm: The Bad Idea/The Big Mess by Greg Pizzoli https://redeemedreader.com/earn-and-worm-the-bad-idea-the-big-mess-by-greg-pizzoli/ https://redeemedreader.com/earn-and-worm-the-bad-idea-the-big-mess-by-greg-pizzoli/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:25:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44895 Earl and Worm are neighbors with opposite personalities who sometimes agree and sometimes don't, but manage to accommodate their differences and develop a real friendship

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/earn-and-worm-the-bad-idea-the-big-mess-by-greg-pizzoli/feed/ 0 Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. Tabor https://redeemedreader.com/cranky-crabby-crow-saves-the-world-by-corey-r-tabor/ https://redeemedreader.com/cranky-crabby-crow-saves-the-world-by-corey-r-tabor/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:39:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44850 Tabor adds to his cast of animal characters a brave and clever crow with a secret and a mission in Cranky, Crabby Crow.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/cranky-crabby-crow-saves-the-world-by-corey-r-tabor/feed/ 0 *Library Lion by Michelle Knudson https://redeemedreader.com/library-lion-by-michelle-knudson/ https://redeemedreader.com/library-lion-by-michelle-knudson/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:03:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44852 Library Lion is a worthy picture book not only about libraries, but also about loving your neighbor.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/library-lion-by-michelle-knudson/feed/ 0 *Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs by Annette Whipple https://redeemedreader.com/ribbit-the-truth-about-frogs-by-annette-whipple/ https://redeemedreader.com/ribbit-the-truth-about-frogs-by-annette-whipple/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:17:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44646 Ribbit! The Truth about Frogs is an engaging nonfiction picture book that answers lots of good questions and helps the reader admire these fascinating amphibians.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/ribbit-the-truth-about-frogs-by-annette-whipple/feed/ 0 *Kitten Red, Yellow, Blue by Peter Catalanotto https://redeemedreader.com/kitten-red-yellow-blue-by-peter-catalanotto/ https://redeemedreader.com/kitten-red-yellow-blue-by-peter-catalanotto/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44643 Kitten Red, Yellow, Blue is a very fun picture book that plays with color while showing the activities of sixteen kittens who serve alongside their owners in the community.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/kitten-red-yellow-blue-by-peter-catalanotto/feed/ 0 *The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy https://redeemedreader.com/the-scarlet-pimpernel-by-baroness-orczy/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-scarlet-pimpernel-by-baroness-orczy/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:37:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44336 The Scarlet Pimpernel is an oft-overlooked classic full of mystery, action, and romance for teens and adults.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-scarlet-pimpernel-by-baroness-orczy/feed/ 0 *Yellow and Pink by William Steig (Retro Reads) https://redeemedreader.com/yellow-and-pink-by-william-steig-retro-reads/ https://redeemedreader.com/yellow-and-pink-by-william-steig-retro-reads/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:26:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44256 Yellow and Pink is a simple, thoughtful picture book about two marionettes who discuss whether they are the result of design or a series of random accidents.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/yellow-and-pink-by-william-steig-retro-reads/feed/ 0 *I Kissed the Baby! by Mary Murphy https://redeemedreader.com/i-kissed-the-baby-by-mary-murphy/ https://redeemedreader.com/i-kissed-the-baby-by-mary-murphy/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:09:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44332 I Kissed the Baby! is a sweet board book perfect for those first few months.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/i-kissed-the-baby-by-mary-murphy/feed/ 0 The Magic Bicycle by John Bibee https://redeemedreader.com/the-magic-bicycle-by-john-bibee/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-magic-bicycle-by-john-bibee/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:24:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44271 The Magic Bicycle is a story about a boy and his mysterious bicycle with spiritual parallels.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-magic-bicycle-by-john-bibee/feed/ 0 The Tower of Geburah by John White https://redeemedreader.com/the-tower-of-geburah-by-john-white/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-tower-of-geburah-by-john-white/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:04:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44267 The Tower of Geburah, the third book in the Archives of Anthropos, is a good introduction to a Christian fantasy series that will delight Narnia fans.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-tower-of-geburah-by-john-white/feed/ 0 *Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood https://redeemedreader.com/heckedy-peg-by-audrey-wood/ https://redeemedreader.com/heckedy-peg-by-audrey-wood/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:46:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44261 Heckedy Peg is a picture book about a brave mother who loves her children and cleverly wins them back from evil clutches.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/heckedy-peg-by-audrey-wood/feed/ 0 The Church History ABCs by Steven J. Nichols https://redeemedreader.com/the-church-history-abcs-by-steven-j-nichols/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-church-history-abcs-by-steven-j-nichols/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:56:53 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44179 The Church History ABCs is a picture book that introduces twenty-six noteworthy individuals who had a significant impact on building the church.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-church-history-abcs-by-steven-j-nichols/feed/ 0 *All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor https://redeemedreader.com/all-of-a-kind-family-by-sydney-taylor/ https://redeemedreader.com/all-of-a-kind-family-by-sydney-taylor/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:55:03 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44182 All-of-a-Kind Family describes the joys and trials of a Jewish family with five girls in New York City in 1912.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/all-of-a-kind-family-by-sydney-taylor/feed/ 0 Retro Reads: The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss https://redeemedreader.com/the-sneetches-and-other-stories-by-dr-seuss/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-sneetches-and-other-stories-by-dr-seuss/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=16729 The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss is an excellent allegory about loving your neighbor, followed by other thought-provoing tales. The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss. Random House, 1961. 72 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, Ages 4-8Recommended For: Ages 4-8 Dr. Seuss wrote some excellent collections of short stories that offer brilliant…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-sneetches-and-other-stories-by-dr-seuss/feed/ 0 Makeda Makes Series by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich https://redeemedreader.com/makeda-makes-series-by-olugbemisola-rhuday-perkovich/ https://redeemedreader.com/makeda-makes-series-by-olugbemisola-rhuday-perkovich/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:17:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43541 The Makeda Makes series brings relatable stories about a girl with plenty of creative inspiration to newly independent readers.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/makeda-makes-series-by-olugbemisola-rhuday-perkovich/feed/ 0 Fox Series by Corey R. Tabor https://redeemedreader.com/fox-series-by-corey-r-tabor/ https://redeemedreader.com/fox-series-by-corey-r-tabor/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:39:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43315 Fox is a quirky but lovable character whose stories are perfect for children who are just learning to read.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/fox-series-by-corey-r-tabor/feed/ 0 *The Long Road Home by Sarah Walton https://redeemedreader.com/the-long-road-home-by-sarah-walton/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-long-road-home-by-sarah-walton/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43506 The Long Road Home combines beloved themes from the parable of the prodigal son and Pilgrim's Progress in a lovely picture book for upper elementary.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-long-road-home-by-sarah-walton/feed/ 0 The Day the World Stopped Turning by Michael Morpurgo https://redeemedreader.com/the-day-the-world-stopped-turning-by-michael-morpurgo/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-day-the-world-stopped-turning-by-michael-morpurgo/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:39:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43471 The Day the World Stopped Turning is a World War II story of outsiders, trials, disappointment, kindness, and hope.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-day-the-world-stopped-turning-by-michael-morpurgo/feed/ 0 Teatime Around the World by Denyse Waissbluth https://redeemedreader.com/teatime-around-the-world-by-denyse-waissbluth/ https://redeemedreader.com/teatime-around-the-world-by-denyse-waissbluth/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:28:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43281 Teatime Around the World shows how one plant can be grown, harvested, served, and shared in so many delightful ways!

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/teatime-around-the-world-by-denyse-waissbluth/feed/ 0 *Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang https://redeemedreader.com/luli-and-the-language-of-tea-by-andrea-wang/ https://redeemedreader.com/luli-and-the-language-of-tea-by-andrea-wang/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:11:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43278 It's hard for Luli to play with other children when none of them can understand one another until she practices the common language of hospitality.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/luli-and-the-language-of-tea-by-andrea-wang/feed/ 0 Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman and K. G. Campbell https://redeemedreader.com/tea-party-rules-by-ame-dyckman-and-k-g-campbell/ https://redeemedreader.com/tea-party-rules-by-ame-dyckman-and-k-g-campbell/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:21:29 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43464 Tea Party Rules is a picture book for anyone who loves bears, tea, or just a fun story.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/tea-party-rules-by-ame-dyckman-and-k-g-campbell/feed/ 0 Vacation: Three and a Half Stories by Ame Dyckman https://redeemedreader.com/vacation-three-and-a-half-stories-by-amy-dyckman/ https://redeemedreader.com/vacation-three-and-a-half-stories-by-amy-dyckman/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:51:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43504 Geisel Award-winning Vacation is an easy reader about Bat, Cat, and Rat who want to take a vacation, but run into difficulties.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/vacation-three-and-a-half-stories-by-amy-dyckman/feed/ 0 *The Dragon Lord Saga by Jonny Jimison https://redeemedreader.com/the-dragon-lord-saga-by-jonny-jimison/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-dragon-lord-saga-by-jonny-jimison/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:51:15 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43475 The Dragon Lord Saga is a graphic novel series overflowing with wild adventures, humor, and hopeful heroism.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-dragon-lord-saga-by-jonny-jimison/feed/ 0 *The King’s Cadets and Little Joe by Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler https://redeemedreader.com/the-kings-cadets-and-little-joe-by-joe-sutphin-and-kevan-chandler/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-kings-cadets-and-little-joe-by-joe-sutphin-and-kevan-chandler/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 10:16:46 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43477 The King's Cadets and Little Joe is a chapter book for fans of Little Pilgrim's Progress.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-kings-cadets-and-little-joe-by-joe-sutphin-and-kevan-chandler/feed/ 0 John Bunyan: The Journey of a Pilgrim by Brian H. Cosby https://redeemedreader.com/john-bunyan-the-journey-of-a-pilgrim-by-brian-h-cosby/ https://redeemedreader.com/john-bunyan-the-journey-of-a-pilgrim-by-brian-h-cosby/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43508 John Bunyan: The Journey of a Pilgrim is a middle grades biography of the author of the beloved Christian classic, Pilgrim's Progress.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/john-bunyan-the-journey-of-a-pilgrim-by-brian-h-cosby/feed/ 0 Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse https://redeemedreader.com/granny-and-bean-by-karen-hesse/ https://redeemedreader.com/granny-and-bean-by-karen-hesse/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 15:00:41 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43271 It's a cold, stormy day for a walk on the beach, but that doesn't stop Granny and Bean in this sweet picture book.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/granny-and-bean-by-karen-hesse/feed/ 0 Dalmartian: A Mars Rover’s Story by Lucy Cummins https://redeemedreader.com/dalmartian-a-mars-rovers-story-by-lucy-cummins/ https://redeemedreader.com/dalmartian-a-mars-rovers-story-by-lucy-cummins/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 10:53:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43439 A picture book about a dog, intergalactic travel, and friendship that has plenty of boy appeal.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/dalmartian-a-mars-rovers-story-by-lucy-cummins/feed/ 0 A Child’s First Illustrated Book of Bible Words by Samantha Cabrera https://redeemedreader.com/a-childs-first-illustrated-book-of-bible-words-by-samantha-cabrera/ https://redeemedreader.com/a-childs-first-illustrated-book-of-bible-words-by-samantha-cabrera/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 22:36:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43038 A Child's First Illustrated Book of Bible Words is a sweet concept board book suitable for home or church nursery libraries.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/a-childs-first-illustrated-book-of-bible-words-by-samantha-cabrera/feed/ 0 *Towed by Toad by Jashar Awan https://redeemedreader.com/towed-by-toad-by-jashar-awan/ https://redeemedreader.com/towed-by-toad-by-jashar-awan/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 10:59:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43268 Towed by Toad: Toad is busy helping other drivers, but sometimes the helper needs help.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/towed-by-toad-by-jashar-awan/feed/ 0 What a Character! Notable Lives from History by Marilyn Boyer https://redeemedreader.com/what-a-character-notable-lives-from-history-by-marilyn-boyer/ https://redeemedreader.com/what-a-character-notable-lives-from-history-by-marilyn-boyer/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:14:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43036 History lovers will enjoy the short biographies of notable historical figures in the What a Character! series from Master Books.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/what-a-character-notable-lives-from-history-by-marilyn-boyer/feed/ 0 Off-Limits by Helen Yoon https://redeemedreader.com/off-limits-by-helen-yoon/ https://redeemedreader.com/off-limits-by-helen-yoon/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:29:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42927 A little girl can't resist the urge to play in her daddy's office while he's out, but is surprised to find that her room has also been invaded.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/off-limits-by-helen-yoon/feed/ 0 The Big Book of Balloon Art by Gerry Giovinco https://redeemedreader.com/the-big-book-of-balloon-art-by-gerry-giovinco/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-big-book-of-balloon-art-by-gerry-giovinco/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:26 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42653 The Big Book of Balloon Art is a great introduction to an inexpensive hobby that is sure to bring delight.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-big-book-of-balloon-art-by-gerry-giovinco/feed/ 0 *Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett https://redeemedreader.com/battle-bunny-by-jon-scieszka-and-mac-barnett/ https://redeemedreader.com/battle-bunny-by-jon-scieszka-and-mac-barnett/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:04:55 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42657 A birthday book from Alex's grandma is transformed into a very different kind of story: Battle Bunny is the hilarious result.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/battle-bunny-by-jon-scieszka-and-mac-barnett/feed/ 0 The Girl Who Lost a Leopard by Nizrana Farook https://redeemedreader.com/the-girl-who-lost-a-leopard-by-nizrana-farook/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-girl-who-lost-a-leopard-by-nizrana-farook/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:14:58 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42758 In The Girl Who Lost a Leopard, free-spirited Selvi desires nothing more than to protect the leopard, Lokka, until she realizes that she can't do it alone.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-girl-who-lost-a-leopard-by-nizrana-farook/feed/ 0 *The Last Zookeeper by Aaron Becker https://redeemedreader.com/the-last-zookeeper-by-aaron-becker/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-last-zookeeper-by-aaron-becker/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:26:03 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42696 The Last Zookeeper is a lovely wordless story, comparable to the biblical narrative of Noah (complete with a rainbow) and also ties to the Pixar movie WALL-E.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-last-zookeeper-by-aaron-becker/feed/ 0 *A Pinecone! by Helen Yoon https://redeemedreader.com/a-pinecone-by-helen-yoon/ https://redeemedreader.com/a-pinecone-by-helen-yoon/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:25:02 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42698 A PINECONE! shows the delight in nature collecting through a child's eyes, with sympathy for the parent who has to deal with the consequences.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/a-pinecone-by-helen-yoon/feed/ 0 Thread by Thread by Alice Brière-Haquet https://redeemedreader.com/thread-by-thread-by-alice-briere-haquet/ https://redeemedreader.com/thread-by-thread-by-alice-briere-haquet/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:36 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42655 Thread by Thread is the story of every refugee who bravely endures the journey and begins anew, a gentle introduction to a theme of pilgrimage and endurance, with details that invite discussion and a hopeful ending.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/thread-by-thread-by-alice-briere-haquet/feed/ 3 Dear Duck, Please Come! by Sarah Mackenzie https://redeemedreader.com/dear-duck-please-come-by-sarah-mackenzie/ https://redeemedreader.com/dear-duck-please-come-by-sarah-mackenzie/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:43:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42519 Dear Duck, Please Come! is a story for young lovers of forest animals or celebrants of losing teeth, or anyone who likes to practice being a good friend.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/dear-duck-please-come-by-sarah-mackenzie/feed/ 0 *Words By Heart by Ouida Sebestyen https://redeemedreader.com/words-by-heart/ https://redeemedreader.com/words-by-heart/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:08:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42411 Words By Heart is a powerful and nuanced Story full of Truth, laid on the firm foundation that it is not enough to hide Scripture in our hearts; we must believe it and live thereby in the face of trial and prejudice.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/words-by-heart/feed/ 0 *Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear https://redeemedreader.com/noodles-on-bicycle/ https://redeemedreader.com/noodles-on-bicycle/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:06:36 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42383 NOODLES ON A BICYCLE is sure to impress, delight, and make you crave a bowl of noodles.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/noodles-on-bicycle/feed/ 0 Newbery Buzz #5: Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All https://redeemedreader.com/newbery-buzz-5-magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all/ https://redeemedreader.com/newbery-buzz-5-magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:50:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42353 Megan and Janie discuss Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller. (See our starred review, HERE.) Megan: Janie, this book builds on a common experience: the whereabouts of one sock lost in the laundry. Magnolia and her new friend, Iris, are using clues in each sock to track down its owner. Do you have…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/newbery-buzz-5-magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all/feed/ 0 Under the Weather: Bookish comfort when you and your family are sick (plus a recipe) https://redeemedreader.com/under-the-weather-bookish-comfort-when-you-and-your-family-are-sick-with-a-recipe/ https://redeemedreader.com/under-the-weather-bookish-comfort-when-you-and-your-family-are-sick-with-a-recipe/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:59:59 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41537 “Then would you read a Sustaining Book, such as would help and comfort a Wedged Bear in Great Tightness?” (“In Which Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets Into a Tight Place,” Winnie the Pooh, by A.A. Milne) Our family recently spent almost two months taking turns being miserable with a viral infection of uncertain origin that…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/under-the-weather-bookish-comfort-when-you-and-your-family-are-sick-with-a-recipe/feed/ 0 *Mr. Fox’s Game of “NO!” by David LaRochelle https://redeemedreader.com/mr-foxs-book-of-no-by-david-larochelle/ https://redeemedreader.com/mr-foxs-book-of-no-by-david-larochelle/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:50:57 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42195 Wit and humor are featured in this book that challenges a child's intuitive response.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/mr-foxs-book-of-no-by-david-larochelle/feed/ 0 Jolabokaflod for Megan’s family in 2024 https://redeemedreader.com/jolabokaflod-for-megans-family-in-2024/ https://redeemedreader.com/jolabokaflod-for-megans-family-in-2024/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:26:58 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=42144 Choosing Jolabokaflod titles for my family every year is a pleasant challenge. What would interest each member that we don’t already have in our collection? As each boy reaches a new stage of maturity and I see their own characteristics developing, I want to find a good fit for their personal libraries. Here’s what I…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/jolabokaflod-for-megans-family-in-2024/feed/ 0 Back Porch Book Chat with Tasha Kazanjian (YA author) https://redeemedreader.com/back-porch-book-chat-with-tasha-kazanjian-ya-author/ https://redeemedreader.com/back-porch-book-chat-with-tasha-kazanjian-ya-author/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:17:39 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41733 Back Porch Book Chat: a casual conversation about books and writing. Today we’re visiting with Tasha Kazanjian, author of A Trick of Spades. A lover of old books, history, and theology, Tasha writes fantasy inspired by very real places and times. She can’t resist adding a bit of magic to her worlds, but her stories primarily focus…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/back-porch-book-chat-with-tasha-kazanjian-ya-author/feed/ 0 *The Amazing Christmas Extravaganza by David Shannon https://redeemedreader.com/the-amazing-christmas-extravaganza/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-amazing-christmas-extravaganza/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:44:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40623 A story of pride and selfishness that leads to hurt and conflict finally ends in reconciliation and redemption. Wonderful.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-amazing-christmas-extravaganza/feed/ 0 *Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo https://redeemedreader.com/great-joy-by-kate-dicamillo/ https://redeemedreader.com/great-joy-by-kate-dicamillo/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:33:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40630 Frances is concerned about the organ grinder man who stands on the street corner. Is he cold? Where does he go at night? She can't invite him home, but she can still show hospitality.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/great-joy-by-kate-dicamillo/feed/ 2 Spiders: A Booklist for Young Arachnophiles https://redeemedreader.com/spiders-a-book-list-for-young-arachnophiles/ https://redeemedreader.com/spiders-a-book-list-for-young-arachnophiles/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:29:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41659 Books for children and teens about spiders, and people who studied or wrote about spiders.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/spiders-a-book-list-for-young-arachnophiles/feed/ 0 *Little Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Joe Sutphin https://redeemedreader.com/little-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens-illustrated-by-joe-sutphin/ https://redeemedreader.com/little-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens-illustrated-by-joe-sutphin/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:24:05 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41905 A classic Christmas story of an old sinner who finds redemption through visits from four spirits who convict him of his worldly wretchedness.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/little-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens-illustrated-by-joe-sutphin/feed/ 0 *Drawn Onward by Daniel Nayeri https://redeemedreader.com/drawn-onward-by-daniel-nayeri/ https://redeemedreader.com/drawn-onward-by-daniel-nayeri/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:37:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41828 A boy struggling after the loss of his mother goes on a fantasy adventure and finds peace in her memory.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/drawn-onward-by-daniel-nayeri/feed/ 0 Twelve Classic Christmas Stories: A Feast of Yuletide Tales https://redeemedreader.com/twelve-classic-christmas-stories-a-feast-of-yuletide-tales/ https://redeemedreader.com/twelve-classic-christmas-stories-a-feast-of-yuletide-tales/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41782 Twelve Classic Christmas Stories is a lovely collection of short stories about Christmas that may inspire you to revisit classic authors in the coming year.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/twelve-classic-christmas-stories-a-feast-of-yuletide-tales/feed/ 0 *I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall https://redeemedreader.com/i-worked-hard-on-that-by-robyn-wall/ https://redeemedreader.com/i-worked-hard-on-that-by-robyn-wall/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:03:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41666 Kiara the spider keeps trying to make a web that is beautiful, not just practical, and her efforts are repeatedly foiled. Playful language, lovely illustrations, and encouragement to keep trying to create make this a lovely story. *I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall, illustrated by A.N. Kang, Simon and Schuster, 2024. 32 pages.…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/i-worked-hard-on-that-by-robyn-wall/feed/ 0 *Shakespeare’s First Folio: All the plays, a children’s edition https://redeemedreader.com/shakespeares-first-folio-all-the-plays-a-childrens-edition/ https://redeemedreader.com/shakespeares-first-folio-all-the-plays-a-childrens-edition/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:14:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41480 Shakespeare’s First Folio is a wonderful introduction to the plays, suitably shortened for children, a gorgeous addition to any home library. *Shakespeare’s First Folio: All the plays, a children’s edition by William Shakespeare, illustrated by Emily Sutton. Candlewick, 2024. 410 pages. Four hundred years ago, after Shakespeare’s death, his friends compiled as many of his…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/shakespeares-first-folio-all-the-plays-a-childrens-edition/feed/ 0 *The Wild Robot by Peter Brown https://redeemedreader.com/the-wild-robot/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-wild-robot/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41554 A wild robot explores an island and learns more than how to survive nature from the animals; she develops relationships and makes it home. A delightful story full of kindness and humility. *The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Little, Brown, and Company, 2016. 269 pages. A storm and a shipwreck are a great way to…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-wild-robot/feed/ 0 Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens https://redeemedreader.com/build-a-house/ https://redeemedreader.com/build-a-house/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:20:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41335 Build a House shows the resilience and hope of human nature through a story about a family who perseveres in building a house, setting down roots, and making music in spite of hardship. Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens, illustrated by Monica Mikai, Candlewick Press, 2022. 40 pages. Written in the style of a traditional…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/build-a-house/feed/ 0 *Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: A true story by Dave Eggers https://redeemedreader.com/moving-the-millers/ https://redeemedreader.com/moving-the-millers/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:25:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41340 A silver mine, a single man in possession of a great fortune who is in want of a wife, a wedding, a house project, a birth, a funeral, pigs, another house project, and a happy ending…with delightful humor, vocabulary, and illustrations. *Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion by Dave Eggers, illustrated by Júlia Sardà,…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/moving-the-millers/feed/ 0 The Bard and the Book: How the first folio saved the plays of Shakespeare https://redeemedreader.com/the-bard-and-the-book-how-the-first-folio-saved-the-plays-of-shakespeare/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-bard-and-the-book-how-the-first-folio-saved-the-plays-of-shakespeare/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:40:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41197 If it weren’t for Shakespeare’s First Folio, a collection of plays preserved and published by his friends after he died, we would be bereft of some great stories and language. Thankfully, we don’t have to miss out. But why? The Bard and the Book: How the first folio saved the plays of Shakespeare by Ann…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-bard-and-the-book-how-the-first-folio-saved-the-plays-of-shakespeare/feed/ 0 The Treasure by Marty Machowski https://redeemedreader.com/the-treasure-by-marty-machowski/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-treasure-by-marty-machowski/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:40:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41196 Two children living on a Greek island discover a sealed clay pot containing two scrolls and a book. A treasure hunt, a ship, special coins, and a repentant prodigal form the frame tale for The Treasure. The Treasure by Marty Machowski, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino. New Growth Press, 2023. 256 pages. Two children living on…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-treasure-by-marty-machowski/feed/ 0 *Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo https://redeemedreader.com/mercy-watson-is-missing-by-kate-dicamillo/ https://redeemedreader.com/mercy-watson-is-missing-by-kate-dicamillo/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:31:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41178 What could possibly entice Mercy Watson to wander away from home? And who will help Mr. and Mrs. Watson recover their beloved porcine pet? Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Dusen, Candlewick, 2023. Page count. In the grand finale to the Tales of Deckawoo Drive series, which features not only the…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/mercy-watson-is-missing-by-kate-dicamillo/feed/ 0 With Dad by Richard Jackson https://redeemedreader.com/with-dad/ https://redeemedreader.com/with-dad/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:37:47 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41108 With Dad packs the best of everything about a father-son overnight tent-camping trip into a bigger story with spare text and warm illustrations. *With Dad, by Richard Jackson, illustrated by Brian Floca, Neal Porter Books, 2024. 40 pages. I’m glad I didn’t read the publisher’s description or the inside flap before I read this book,…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/with-dad/feed/ 0 The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis https://redeemedreader.com/the-inventions-of-god-and-eva/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-inventions-of-god-and-eva/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40987 The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) show the delight God has in children, whether their interests are STEM-related or artistic. The Inventions of God (and Eva) by Dave Connis, art by Amy Domingo, Waterbrook, 2021. 32 pages. The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis, art by…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-inventions-of-god-and-eva/feed/ 0 *Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World by Sarah Mackenzie https://redeemedreader.com/because-barbara-barbara-cooney-paints-her-world-by-sarah-mackenzie/ https://redeemedreader.com/because-barbara-barbara-cooney-paints-her-world-by-sarah-mackenzie/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41019 Barbara Cooney's passion for beauty still inspires many, and the result is this lovely picture book honoring her legacy.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/because-barbara-barbara-cooney-paints-her-world-by-sarah-mackenzie/feed/ 0 Where is Wisdom?, Praise Him!, and The Story of Water. https://redeemedreader.com/where-is-wisdom-praise-him-and-the-story-of-water/ https://redeemedreader.com/where-is-wisdom-praise-him-and-the-story-of-water/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 10:31:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40839 Where is Wisdom? A Treasure Hunt Through God’s Wondrous World, Inspired by Job 28, by Scott James, illustrated by Hein Zaayman, B&H Kids, 2020. 32 pages. A thematic book in which a man searches for treasure, wandering the earth and admiring the gifts God has given. What is the greatest treasure? Wisdom. Where can wisdom…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/where-is-wisdom-praise-him-and-the-story-of-water/feed/ 0 *A World of Praise by Deborah Lock, illustrated by Helen Cann https://redeemedreader.com/a-world-of-praise-by-deborah-lock-illustrated-by-helen-cann/ https://redeemedreader.com/a-world-of-praise-by-deborah-lock-illustrated-by-helen-cann/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 10:11:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40838 Every evidence of beauty and design points to the Creator who knows and loves us intimately. A World of Praise offers worship with warm illustrations. A World of Praise, by Deborah Lock, illustratedy by Helen Cann. Eerdman’s Books for Young Readers, 2022. 48 pages. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world,…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/a-world-of-praise-by-deborah-lock-illustrated-by-helen-cann/feed/ 0 *Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor https://redeemedreader.com/simon-and-the-better-bone-by-corey-r-tabor/ https://redeemedreader.com/simon-and-the-better-bone-by-corey-r-tabor/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:09:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40771 Simon is a friendly, curious, naive little dog who re-enacts Aesop’s tale of the dog and the bone and adds his own flair. *Simon and the Better Bone written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor, Greenwillow. 40 pages. Look at the cover. The wagging tale, the surprise lines over the puppy’s head, the bone in…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/simon-and-the-better-bone-by-corey-r-tabor/feed/ 0 *Varenka by Bernadette Watts https://redeemedreader.com/varenka-by-bernadette-watts/ https://redeemedreader.com/varenka-by-bernadette-watts/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40738 Varenka is a lovely picture book about a widow whose fears and struggles with faith are mingled with loving her neighbor and trusting the God who does not disappoint. *Varenka by Bernadette Watts, NorthSouth Books. 32 pages. Varenka is a widow who lives comfortably in her cottage in Russia until the day her fleeing neighbors…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/varenka-by-bernadette-watts/feed/ 0 Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock https://redeemedreader.com/papas-magical-water-jug-clock/ https://redeemedreader.com/papas-magical-water-jug-clock/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:26:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40633 Jesús is excited to work with his Papá on a busy Saturday full of yards to mow, and as soon as the water jug is empty, they can come home…right? Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock by Jesús Trejo, illustrated by Eliza Kinkz, Minerva, 2023. 48 pages. It’s Saturday, and because young Jesús is so excited to…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/papas-magical-water-jug-clock/feed/ 0 *The Empty Pot by Demi https://redeemedreader.com/the-empty-pot-by-demi/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-empty-pot-by-demi/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:37:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40561 The Empty Pot is a lovely tale from China about the rewards of honesty and integrity. The Empty Pot by Demi, Square Fish. 32 pages. Ping is a talented child-gardener who especially loves to grow flowers. When the emperor invites all the children to accept special seeds and plant them as a test to determine…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-empty-pot-by-demi/feed/ 0 Growing Patterns, Mysterious Patterns, and the Power of Snow https://redeemedreader.com/growing-patterns-mysterious-patterns-and-the-power-of-snow/ https://redeemedreader.com/growing-patterns-mysterious-patterns-and-the-power-of-snow/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:38:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40268 If fractals, Fibonacci numbers, and powers of multiplication aren’t exciting to you, you need these three books and a long walk outside. Growing Patterns by Sarah C. Campbell, photos by Sarah C. Campbell and Richard P. Campbell. Boyds Mills Press, 2010. 32 pages. Mysterious Patterns by Sarah C. Campbell, photos by Sarah C. Campbell and…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/growing-patterns-mysterious-patterns-and-the-power-of-snow/feed/ 0 Saint Valentine the Kindhearted, Saint Patrick the Forgiver, Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver by Ned Bustard https://redeemedreader.com/saint-valentine-saint-patrick-saint-nicholas/ https://redeemedreader.com/saint-valentine-saint-patrick-saint-nicholas/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:44:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40280 Three godly men from the church history are worthy of remembering for their character and service to Christ. Saint Valentine the Kindhearted retold and illustrated by Ned Bustard. IVP Kids, 2024. 32 pages. Saint Patrick the Forgiver retold and illustrated by Ned Bustard. IVP Kids, 2023. 32 pages. Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver retold and illustrated…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/saint-valentine-saint-patrick-saint-nicholas/feed/ 0 2024 Geisel Roundup: Fox Has a Problem, Henry, Like Always, and Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends https://redeemedreader.com/2022-geisel-roundup-fox-has-a-problem-henry-like-always-worm-and-caterpillar/ https://redeemedreader.com/2022-geisel-roundup-fox-has-a-problem-henry-like-always-worm-and-caterpillar/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:19:38 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40261 The 2024 Geisel Award: One Winner and Three Honors The Geisel Award, which honors Dr. Seuss, is given to books for beginning readers. Here are this year’s honors and the winning title. Fox Has a Problem by Corey R. Tabor. Balzer & Bray, 2023. 32 pages. This is not the first time one of the…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/2022-geisel-roundup-fox-has-a-problem-henry-like-always-worm-and-caterpillar/feed/ 0 2024 Newbery Buzz #3: The Puppets of Spelhorst https://redeemedreader.com/2024-newbery-buzz-5-the-puppets-of-spelhorst/ https://redeemedreader.com/2024-newbery-buzz-5-the-puppets-of-spelhorst/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:59:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40181 Kate DiCamillo's very first book won a Newbery honor, and she has won two Newbery medals on top of that. Is The Puppets of Spelhorst worthy of another award?

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/2024-newbery-buzz-5-the-puppets-of-spelhorst/feed/ 0 We Are Branches by Joyce Sidman https://redeemedreader.com/we-are-branches-by-joyce-sidman/ https://redeemedreader.com/we-are-branches-by-joyce-sidman/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:17:31 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40040 We take branches for granted, but have you ever considered what a wise design they are, with so many applications in nature? We Are Branches reminds us of a few. We Are Branches by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes. HarperCollins, 2023. 40 pages. Trees have branches. Rivers have branches. Have you ever thought about…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/we-are-branches-by-joyce-sidman/feed/ 0 Behold the Octopus! by Suzanne Slade https://redeemedreader.com/behold-the-octopus-by-suzanne-slade/ https://redeemedreader.com/behold-the-octopus-by-suzanne-slade/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=40048 With text that is both simple and detailed, and with beautiful illustrations, Behold the Octopus introduces a fascinating ocean creature. Behold the Octopus! by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. Peachtree, 2023. 32 pages. An extraordinary invertebrate like the octopus takes effort to visit if you don’t live close to an aquarium, but there is…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/behold-the-octopus-by-suzanne-slade/feed/ 0 Evergreen by Matthew Cordell https://redeemedreader.com/evergreen-by-matthew-cordell/ https://redeemedreader.com/evergreen-by-matthew-cordell/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39797 Evergreen is the story of a fearful young squirrel who learns bravery on her quest to obey her mother and deliver soup to ailing Granny Oak. Evergreen by Matthew Cordell. Feiwel and Friends, 32 pages. Evergreen is a very fearful squirrel. When her mother asks her to take an acorn of healing soup to Granny…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/evergreen-by-matthew-cordell/feed/ 0 Hidden Hope by Elisa Boxer https://redeemedreader.com/hidden-hope-by-elisa-boxer/ https://redeemedreader.com/hidden-hope-by-elisa-boxer/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:23:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39892 Hidden Hope tells of a brave young lady who smuggled papers in a child’s toy to save lives during World War II. Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Amy June Bates. Harry N. Abrams, 48 pages. Many stories have emerged from memories and…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/hidden-hope-by-elisa-boxer/feed/ 0 Stocking Stuffers for Book Lovers https://redeemedreader.com/stocking-stuffers-for-book-lovers/ https://redeemedreader.com/stocking-stuffers-for-book-lovers/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:36:00 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25558 Of course books make the best gifts for bibliophiles, but some of those oversize tomes don’t fit comfortably in a stocking. Here’s a list of alternative stocking stuffers. We are affiliates for Goldspot and Amazon. Sippable: Burnable: Books and pens: Notable: Literary souvenirs: More ideas: Fine print: We are participants in the Amazon LLC affiliate…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/stocking-stuffers-for-book-lovers/feed/ 0 *Babble! And How Punctuation Saved It https://redeemedreader.com/babble-and-how-punctuation-saved-it/ https://redeemedreader.com/babble-and-how-punctuation-saved-it/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:02:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39650 Babble! is a short, lively, memorable story that SHOWS writers understand the importance of those little indicators. *Babble! And How Punctuation Saved It by Caroline Adderson, pictures by Roman Muradov. Tundra Books, 2022. 48 pages. in a certain land the people talk without expression or are they thinking no one really knows but its extremely…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/megans-favorite-books-old-and-new/feed/ 0 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne https://redeemedreader.com/the-boy-in-the-striped-pajamas-by-john-boyne/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-boy-in-the-striped-pajamas-by-john-boyne/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:55:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39602 Bruno is a 9yo German boy living during World War II who isn’t happy with his father’s new work assignment until he makes a friend who lives on the other side of the fence. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. David Fickling Books, 2006. Bruno doesn’t want to leave his friends and…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-boy-in-the-striped-pajamas-by-john-boyne/feed/ 0 The Hiding Place, A Christmas Carol, Hinds Feet on High Places, and Les Miserables: An Engaging Visual Journey https://redeemedreader.com/the-hiding-place-a-christmas-carol-hinds-feet-on-high-places-and-les-miserables-an-engaging-visual-journey/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-hiding-place-a-christmas-carol-hinds-feet-on-high-places-and-les-miserables-an-engaging-visual-journey/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:26:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39658 The four books in the Engaging Visual Journey series provide beautiful, dignified forms to stories that are dearly loved spiritual classics. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom with Elizabeth and John Sherrill, illustrated by Jill DeHaan, Daniel Strange, and Nicola Evans. Tyndale, 2022. 150 pages. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Jill…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-hiding-place-a-christmas-carol-hinds-feet-on-high-places-and-les-miserables-an-engaging-visual-journey/feed/ 0 *Memories of Survival by Esther Nisenthal Krinitz and Bernice Steinhardt https://redeemedreader.com/memories-of-survival/ https://redeemedreader.com/memories-of-survival/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:36:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39587 A Jewish woman who lived through World War II in Poland and had to hide in order to survive tells her story through fabric and thread. *Memories of Survival by Esther Nisenthal Krinitz and Bernice Steinhardt, Art and Remembrance; 2nd edition, 2010. 64 pages. These are the memories of a woman who remembered her childhood…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/memories-of-survival/feed/ 0 Music for the End of Time by Jen Bryant https://redeemedreader.com/music-for-the-end-of-time/ https://redeemedreader.com/music-for-the-end-of-time/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39594 Music for the End of time is a picture book biography, a story of hope found through creating beauty in the midst of affliction. Music for the End of Time written and illustrated by Jen Bryant, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. 32 pages. Did you know that Olivier Messaien’s “Quartet for the End of Time”…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/music-for-the-end-of-time/feed/ 0 Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons, 20th Anniversary Edition https://redeemedreader.com/dragonology/ https://redeemedreader.com/dragonology/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:41:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39478 Those who love dragons and long for more lore will find this field guide an excellent companion. Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons, 20th Anniversary Edition. Candlewick, 2021. 32 pages I firmly believe that there were once fire-breathing dragons, though I’m probably thankful that I don’t have any in my back yard. (If you’re curious…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/dragonology/feed/ 0 *Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lanan https://redeemedreader.com/jumper-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-backyard-jumping-spider-by-jessica-lanan/ https://redeemedreader.com/jumper-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-backyard-jumping-spider-by-jessica-lanan/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:35:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39469 A girl and a spider share adventures. Don’t overlook this masterpiece of creation that probably lives in your own backyard. *Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider, written and illustrated by Jessica Lanan. Roaring Brook Press, 2023. 32 pages. A jumping spider and a girl in a yellow dress share similar…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/jumper-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-backyard-jumping-spider-by-jessica-lanan/feed/ 0 100 Things to Know About Inventions by Clive Gifford https://redeemedreader.com/100-things-to-know-about-inventions-by-clive-gifford/ https://redeemedreader.com/100-things-to-know-about-inventions-by-clive-gifford/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39062 A fun, visual book about the history of inventions and some relationships between them, ideal for those who are mechanically minded. 100 Things to Know About Inventions by Clive Gifford, illustrated by Yiffy Gu. Happy Yak, 2021. 112 pages. Inventors and their work build on one another through the centuries. So many are related (cars…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/100-things-to-know-about-inventions-by-clive-gifford/feed/ 0 The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America by Jan Lower https://redeemedreader.com/the-brilliant-calculator/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-brilliant-calculator/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:11:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39064 The Brilliant Calculator is a good introduction to a woman engineer whose work allows us to communicate better. For that, I am grateful. The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America by Jan Lower, illustrated by Susan Reagan. Calkins Creek, 2023. 44 pages. Edith Clarke had a mind for puzzles, especially if they…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-brilliant-calculator/feed/ 0 *William’s House by Ginger Howard https://redeemedreader.com/williams-house-by-ginger-howard/ https://redeemedreader.com/williams-house-by-ginger-howard/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:46:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39060 Wouldn’t it make sense that a house built in the style of a home in England would work just as well in America? *William’s House by Ginger Howard, illustrated by Larry Day. Millbrook Press, 2001. 32 pages. Wouldn’t it make sense to think that a house built in the style of a home in England…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/williams-house-by-ginger-howard/feed/ 0 Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson https://redeemedreader.com/gertie-the-darling-duck-of-wwii-by-shari-swanson/ https://redeemedreader.com/gertie-the-darling-duck-of-wwii-by-shari-swanson/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:47:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39066 A sweet story about a mother duck whose unusual nesting spot provided a welcome diversion from from the war, both in local news and beyond. Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Renee Graef. Sleeping Bear Press, 2023, 32 pages. In 1945, just a few years after another duck family was…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/gertie-the-darling-duck-of-wwii-by-shari-swanson/feed/ 0 Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou https://redeemedreader.com/beneath-the-swirling-sky-by-carolyn-leiloglou/ https://redeemedreader.com/beneath-the-swirling-sky-by-carolyn-leiloglou/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:39:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38668 Vincent and his cousin Georgia travel through the Corridor and art masterpieces to rescue Vincent's little sister while trying to undo the villainous efforts of the Deconstructionsts. An art adventure woven with truth and beauty.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/beneath-the-swirling-sky-by-carolyn-leiloglou/feed/ 2 My Head Has a Bellyache and More Nonsense by Chris Harris https://redeemedreader.com/my-head-has-a-bellyache-and-more-nonsense-by-chris-harris/ https://redeemedreader.com/my-head-has-a-bellyache-and-more-nonsense-by-chris-harris/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:03:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=34489 Poems about nail clippings, sausages, and page numbers?! Yes, and many more.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/my-head-has-a-bellyache-and-more-nonsense-by-chris-harris/feed/ 0 A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Bugs by Eliza Berkowitz https://redeemedreader.com/a-kids-guide-to-backyard-bugs-by-eliza-berkowitz/ https://redeemedreader.com/a-kids-guide-to-backyard-bugs-by-eliza-berkowitz/#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:25:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38828 Fascinating, familiar specimens of insects AND arachnids are found in this lovely guide for young naturalists.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/books-and-schoolhouse-battles/feed/ 0 *Bright April by Marguerite De Angeli https://redeemedreader.com/bright-april-by-marguerite-de-angeli/ https://redeemedreader.com/bright-april-by-marguerite-de-angeli/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:17:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38307 Themes of loving nature, loving one’s neighbor, and loving Truth are woven through Bright April, a story that gracefully handles racism and the dignity of each human in a middle grade book that was originally published in the 1940’s. It’s a story well-worth reading. Bright April by Marguerite De Angeli. Purple House Press, 88 pages.…

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/bright-april-by-marguerite-de-angeli/feed/ 0 How to lead a book discussion without really trying, part 2: The book club https://redeemedreader.com/how-to-lead-a-book-discussion-without-really-trying-part-2-the-book-club/ https://redeemedreader.com/how-to-lead-a-book-discussion-without-really-trying-part-2-the-book-club/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:07:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38147 Often the best way to do discuss books effectively is to not plan it all out ahead of time.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/how-to-lead-a-book-discussion-without-really-trying-part-2-the-book-club/feed/ 0 How to lead a book discussion without really trying, part 1: The motif journal https://redeemedreader.com/how-to-lead-a-book-club-part-1-motif-journal/ https://redeemedreader.com/how-to-lead-a-book-club-part-1-motif-journal/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:47:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38134 Often the best way to do discuss books effectively is to not plan it all out ahead of time.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/how-to-lead-a-book-club-part-1-motif-journal/feed/ 0 The Story of God With Us, The Story of God Our King, and The Forgotten King https://redeemedreader.com/the-story-of-god-with-us-the-story-of-god-our-king-and-the-forgotten-king/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-story-of-god-with-us-the-story-of-god-our-king-and-the-forgotten-king/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:07:38 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38109 Three beautiful picture books emphasize the promise that God will one day dwell with us and that He will restore the glory of His people through the kingship of Jesus Christ.

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]]> https://redeemedreader.com/the-story-of-god-with-us-the-story-of-god-our-king-and-the-forgotten-king/feed/ 2 Why Disney’s original animated Sleeping Beauty is the best cinematic fairy tale adaptation https://redeemedreader.com/why-disneys-original-animated-sleeping-beauty-is-the-best-cinematic-fairy-tale-adaptation/ https://redeemedreader.com/why-disneys-original-animated-sleeping-beauty-is-the-best-cinematic-fairy-tale-adaptation/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:43:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=38141 In Megan’s humble opinion, the best fairy tale adaptation ever is the Disney classic animated version of Sleeping Beauty (1959). Here’s why. If you haven’t seen this one, do try to watch it. You won’t be disappointed.

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