All right, friends. You have been seeing me give reviews on picture books with canine characters. Are you wishing that I throw out recommendations on middle grade books with similar animals? During the next few weeks, I’ll post a quick review of a book I recommend, and each will include notes of discernment. Here’s theContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review One”
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A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins
Looking for more dog books for your young kids? Here is one called “Larry Gets Lost in the Library,” written by Eric Ode and illustrated by John Skewes. It’s about a dog who gets trapped in a bookmobile and is whisked away to a library. I haven’t read the full book myself, but K.A. CumminsContinue reading “A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins”
A Fox-filled Book Review
Want your kids—or students if you’re a teacher—to be inspired to explore nature? There may still be snow where you’re at, but there may be animals mingling about. The picture book, “Saving Samantha,” is a true story about a fox living with the people who saved her. The author shares her journal entries of howContinue reading “A Fox-filled Book Review”
Denny and Penny Book Review—by Me
Hello, you all. I have written a new book review! It’s Denny and Penny by Silas Wood. If you like picture books with rhyme, as well as tales about friendship difficulties and trying new foods, this is the story for you.
The Architect by Jonathan Starrett — Book Review by Lou Allen (Christian Faith and Fiction)
Hi, everyone! To those of you who read and commented on my short story “Puma Claw” last Monday on Havok’s site, thank you! I appreciate your support and your passion for battling horrible monsters (even the monsters inside us). Here is a review on the Christian middle-grade book The Architect. I haven’t read the bookContinue reading “The Architect by Jonathan Starrett — Book Review by Lou Allen (Christian Faith and Fiction)”
A Christmas Book Review and Music
Merry Early Christmas, everyone! I wrote a review on a sweet story called Nick, the Christmas Coyote. You can find it on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog “Off the Beaten Track,” where you can read other reviews written by me and others. What are your favorite Christmas carols? For an extra festive treat, here’s a version ofContinue reading “A Christmas Book Review and Music”
New Book Review! Coyote Steals the Blanket
I’ve written a new book review. This time, it’s a picture book based on a Native American myth.
A Feathery Book Review and a New Puppy!
Hi, all. A new book review, written by yours truly, is posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s Birds of the Air by S.E.M. Ishida. You may recognize Ishida’s name, as I re-blog some of her posts here on this site. And here’s a fun fact: she and I used to be in the same writingContinue reading “A Feathery Book Review and a New Puppy!”
Book Review — The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
Originally posted on Christian Faith and Fiction:
I just finished reading The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson. Description: “Gisela’s childhood was filled with laughter and visits from nobles such as the duke and his young son. But since her father’s death, each day has been filled with nothing but servitude to her stepmother. So when…
New Book Review: Wolf in the Snow
I have a new book review posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog! This one is Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell, which won the 2018 Caldecott Award.
K.A. Ramstad 