Tools for teaching kids to write a story. Writing stories can be hard, especially when it is an assignment and nothing comes. Students...

What to eat or read on a hot summer's day? One of my favorite food memories was actually hearing Julia Child audio tapes while in the...

My kids have always enjoyed the fun brought by a good holiday book. Even though they are all older, I bring out our beloved Christmas and...

The Line Tender This book tackles big, unanswerable questions of life with beauty and sincerity. And the most delightful part of this...

Happy Birthday to Beverly Cleary! April 12th she turned 104! If you are looking for just a delightful read about the acclaimed...

These are some great books to add to an Easter basket. I have all boys and they are in their teens now. They have liked the sports...

This is the book I read last year for Lent, the forty days before Easter. When Lightning Struck! by Danika Cooley. Martin Luther, an...

Kit Kittredge: is an awesome American girl movie that is about the depression era where there is a mystery and hardship with a young girl...

I Still Believe – A love story with Jeremy Camp If love seems uncertain, and you give it everything, how will God write the ending? After...

I am so excited about these two books! I just met this author this past weekend at a writers event in Portland. These two books are...

This is a great book about finding family. I was lucky enough to be in her writing group. My kids and I couldn’t wait for the next...

This lovely summer picture book by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Marla Frazee is one to share often. It is a Caldecott Honor of...

Super fun book! and PIE recipes! Sara Weeks gains everyone's interest with this book. She incorporates every kind of pie to reach all...

My boys absolutely loved this book! Such a defense for sticking up for friends and people you believe in. A timeless treasure mirrored...

The Music of Dolphins is a wonderful read that communicates the life of dolphin to an upright world. As this young girl who was raised by...

When is not a girls life filled with drama? Even when a girl doesn't want drama, it is there. Mainly it’s on the sidelines of life...

The author is Eli Stutz. I found this book title on a book list and thought it looked great for an adventure set in France for middle...

Have you read this delightful classic? It has a lure to my heart, as I live in this little town of Yamhill where it all began. An active...

I have had this book on my list for a long time. I have read her previous book, A Shepherds Heart, and it was an instant classic to me...

I have several friends with young girls and they are wonderful horse riders. Barrel racers or equestrian, this author will please the...

I started reading this book a year or so ago and I have quoted it many times to my kids and to students when I substitute teach. This...

A fast read filled with humor, wit and sincerity of God’s wisdom for girls. (10-14) What young girl doesn't have problems with boys,...

The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy! I’ve got to say that this book is quite funny, creative and on my top list for boys 3rd-...

Everything On A Waffle Polly Horvath- Polly Horvath- Polly Horvath!  l just have to shout her name because I love her books and besides,...

Who knew a castle could have new rooms added every week? And it knows who will be the next heir. This is no ordinary castle who takes a...

Sometimes you get done with a book and it reveals a little touch of faith, an empowering event of personhood and just a delightful breath...