Kamishibai Man
This picture book is hands down my most favorite book we’ve read so far this year. I am struggling to put into words why I liked it so much.
The Librarian of Basra
This was another true story made into a great picture book. The story was originally told in the New York Times in 2003 by reporter Shaila K. Dawan.
Marco Polo
This is a nice, easy reading book that introduces the reader to Marco Polo and Kublai Kahn. I read it out loud to the girls, and they begged me to keep reading. It was short, fast paced and exciting, and makes a great reader and simple introduction to Marco Polo.
Cameron Townsend
I really enjoyed learning Townsend’s story and the birth of Wycliffe, but much of the book was dry and bogged down with details. To be fair, I think it was meant to be a one-stop reference/biography and therefore isn’t really suitable as a read aloud for 3rd and 4th graders.
David Livingstone
We’ve read four books of this series out loud so far, and this one is by far my favorite. The story moves at a fast pace and I didn’t want to put it down.
Snow Treasure
I used this book as a read aloud, and we all loved it. It was age appropriate and exciting, and made even me wish I could have been one of the children.
Come Look With Me
An excellent, excellent book for homeschool. This book is a mini art curriculum that can be spread over a week or more, which filled a gap in the My Father’s World curriculum we’re using.
The Family Book List 