Oct 27, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Not a Box!!!!

One of the current favorite books in our home is Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. We also love her book, Not a Stick. Not a Box is a simple book with pencil drawings of a rabbit and a box. Well, a rabbit and his Not a Box. These little books really capture the essence of a child’s imagination that can turn a box into a mountain, a pirate ship or a burning building. In just a reading or two, the... read more

Jun 30, 2011 Posted by sweetie

The Second Time Around

I can remember several years ago, sitting on the floor of Bekah and Mary’s bedroom. Girls tucked into bed, hallway light on and a book in my hand. I was reading aloud Black Beauty and they were enthralled with the story of this beautiful horse and the triumphs and tragedies he faced. I realized recently that Lydia and Hannah are about the age that Bekah and Mary were when I read Black Beauty aloud. I... read more

May 27, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Read for the Heart – Sarah Clarkson

Apologia Press provided a wonderful opportunity to review Read for the Heart: Whole Books for Wholehearted Families. I was thrilled to be selected for this review as I am constantly on the search for quality literature to enrich the lives of my children. However, Read for the Heart is so much more than a list of books! Read for the Heart was written by Sarah Clarkson; freelance writer and avid blogger... read more

May 4, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Yesterday’s Classics

In our homeschool, we value quality literature that can be used to enrich our children’s education and learning. Often times finding that quality literature can be difficult and challenging.  Yesterday’s Classics has made this task so much easier! Yesterday’s Classics, in an effort to make quality, classic literature available have reprinted books from the golden age of children’s... read more

Apr 6, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Wordless Wednesday (with disclaimer)

**Disclaimer – The book is out of season but is a favorite of the little ones.... read more