Pet Vet Series
Grace’s Review (4th Grade): I loved reading these. I read all six books in three days. They were exciting and educational. I learned a lot about what vets do, and what an assistant would do too.
Creepy Critters
The pop ups in the book are large, detailed, and very life like! They creep all of us out. Apparently the pictures are a little too good because my kids just admitted to me they haven’t actually read the book
The Chalk Box Kid
I would have to describe this book as simple, engaging and sweet. It was well written, and for such a simple story the characterization was done just right. I was a little nervous at how the story would end, but it was very fitting.
One Grain of Rice
My favorite part about this book is the illustrations. The ending is somewhat predictable, as many folktales are, but the illustrations are what make the book.
First Words
This is Little May’s favorite book. It’s such a favorite that at times it has… ahem… “gone missing” a time or two…. =)
The Top of the World
I was only a few pages in when I realized I actually really liked it. The collages are very detailed and well done, right down to the light coming from the hiker’s headlamps and the mountain peak reflection in their sunglasses.
The Great Ships
I was drawn to this book by the beautifully detailed cover and the illustrations. I learned about quite a few ships I’d only heard of – I finally know how Old Ironsides got her name!
Grandfather’s Work
I found this little gem in the non-fiction “Africa” section of the library and we loved it! All three of us enjoyed studying the pictures and comparing even little details of African life to our life (“Mom! His mother bakes and sells white bread!”).
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 