The one downside of reviewing books is being introduced to authors and series' that you just have to read more of!
Kids books:
I
reviewed Badge of Honor![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sY3gyQYAiXls0EsPhjNPMwLfRXNzVIJ7nQqQFIpI41p5iyyFOUtBKfbvGRbara-VEcGs2vJ7HNmLGBOAZtfQ_nqH7he5qjxLujsHcE1XOOBoQfRDJRy_5ZbWyVT0EsZRtTz-JFitSr7pRwMEy2Gx4=s0-d)
last summer, and my kids enjoyed it so much that I surprised them with
Tunnel of Gold![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vQrJz_R4xp7wc2FOVTXW4tsId1m618GXr6eHNN9kwjGwxqlery3HGd3n0lOVZf4NAiYK23BsZd6f4HHIkSu6tylflfX4zU5GmsGsMmy61YMn_2ZviiPNQi9jLHoKoeGinbTOsmqRaUf8leKULqEQ0=s0-d)
, which I
mentioned here. This, of course, led to us getting
Canyon of Danger![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sm_r53Nc0EEYKGxOxYvgqPCP5eeYKchOApQlPRtkCHeqtyzgbYUDgoh0uYd_8_l1w_jVSFEqUJfebNwqcUM70j2Z4JY8C3Z9DZZ4cllZ1nEVBHEAjy71SGNu3VlzIp7cvb8_cWaoHi3noZVmwuwYE=s0-d)
, which we just finished, and now we are looking forward to
River of Peril![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sHOIfY8YaF6tNdz95f2jcQRIbMwi_SY0Ajm3UuDgeNCFy8c5OM1-ReM9VLUNIU-533x6sfdplOuKrL6ZeIl8KR5k1ZncSNiwes5aWzqFVFnY0RHVDab4e4liBhqfrlDEl5gsruLmWYQqITg8dy9vA=s0-d)
, which comes out next month.
A blog I follow mentioned
Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Egypt![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_u2EaxHsW1Rkyyu59WDEx1d5BZPbqutSkZGy0NzeMqA7aweD5pYqImpVMfPgdmEfJbFtdZHk8gC5EJD_JHa0YAEGqRk953ZXJHYwFNWpORagqghE8G00ievqgyJ9fcX0xmUiNnfrAHWOHFCzpgHe1M=s0-d)
, and since we'd been studying so much about Egypt this year, and it was geared toward Jack & Eli's age group, I decided to get both the Egypt book and the
Botswana![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vE9gmDcWxqNki-fHJRjsaq8X1Hfzyy2cBVG-YoOQJnwgYHgkEyIoCoeSTXdYeyEz58l1Zw7rDLALZZ1OlB73GVdM6RSJag4mCH2FE6u37ztjBodhNBtB0dBMwj5caoWah2Yd_1LNWgVOcOUW0WG08=s0-d)
one, too. Eli read them and enjoyed them, and I'm currently reading Botswana aloud to Jack. It's pretty good! I even found a
handwriting page about African Animals, and had Jack trace the words while I was reading to him one night. Don't tell Eli, because I want to read it aloud, but I just got
Great Bear Rainforest![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s0g0kBTYJohJCET2RFtLW0ItONaEW1HCx5hSkmLGX2xIMqbw9GYLMf29DbAg9EmgEdgAQLIKAetuFjkv3daxgc4rdrFoH0oN45ck-1wwqjdEhuPVHmxPa3-tPgsfFrda16-Fc117bUTsOueQYyKw=s0-d)
, the next book in the series.
I am going to be reviewing a book selection service soon, and while I was browsing their site I came across a series I think Hannah is
almost ready for.
The Year of the Baby![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_ua0aD9-BvJWz2WYZpQmQI1Xf0_nYrjflHWn0Fq_sVgM_D47oRWoo618MHQdqlGmOd05d0fcCgqZQiqulJpZC5RKCWZXVvcTh43yHyNJijP4-ukGk12lhtVe_BODZwDAhMQqHdgsSZL8n2FZD-5dJY=s0-d)
,
The Year of the Fortune Cookie![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_svaQff8ySiNdyiN6tudzSXamVCweB6APEC8UNHXMyzLSaMeCpHE70hNZAi-4CPQ4uUnPnI3nspHqFNQKBarFcJejbs7Z4Cu5ZybsNHfGGbhN-mugB8W-MkiUNxOio5CwBlhsMkpRO3j8gfErDJXQ=s0-d)
, and
The Year of the Book![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_td2vpMm92Ty6nWx_sR_gX0QWoTEh-jWw3ZD5IXxF0901YLWfZlamij1s4hSy8guZZjaf2WIkIOrEhQDSeJwcbpy7LiGptALDcB-ywJ0Ssy8mkMxrqoaLar9_ZUibryfQLskvzSOcftAMeQWOpJt6s=s0-d)
look really cute. It's nice to be able to find books with Asian characters for her. They're recommended for ages 6-9, so I think I'll get them for Hannah's birthday (she'll be 7) in April and see what she thinks of them.
Zulily.com recently had a book that looked interersting. I picked up
China - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sKCIMG8RNPB1NKENbGB6vb704u_5cSR5TrnGPm9kh7Hm4Ph1Q92-4JZJk7hi0zwXDjcfVl7uKFSQWTKFCnbJysLshXvt_s3ycMZlrTBY7xdoYQT5lpzm713YsRrkNgTF7pSNhDl6jb4Rg1SQ_vbgM=s0-d)
and it's chock full of tidbit sized facts in a fun to read presentation. It's part of a series that includes other countries and cities. I think we might need the Rome one next year!
Mama books:
I used my Tyndale points to get
It Happens Every Spring![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_ve70sJvhDbDh9-A5GryrTMPOzRGxN4H3kbR78Bxm5_b4D0ojn8ezeGDyHTlw1edVJfPwVMX5pT8qvd1Qw_SLAoQlEqpdcpjk9pOKxM_oYxLYfkBZJ9GxXt75-7yA5UNedtR-BRlFRkfp-DETNhmQ=s0-d)
. If you've heard of Gary Chapman, you probably think of
The 5 Love Languages![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vRL8AjDybsGvj0DCgTjktCi3BUJBLTzXdbIUtwlpAyGDGpzzIWGiyCG53qi7D1_-y0fd6Rl0BRXuJvfF5T1zVO3gxqh1u-d4CPlOmohLCdXzFP7w2S02jVAR-BOl38JC5i8biGcQn2uZ9sA-WGPeg=s0-d)
. Yeah, same guy. This book was really good, in a wholesome way. I wouldn't have a problem with Brianna coming across it and reading it, like I would some of the books I've read recently. I don't think she's really ready for it yet; it's mostly about married couples, but there's nothing objectionable in it. One of the things in it that struck me was that one of the characters is a homeless developmentally delayed adult. It made me think about what happens to kids like Luke when they're grown. Especially ones who, for whatever reason, don't have a family.
I have a couple of great books coming up for review soon, but I won't spoil them for you. Let's just say, I've been reading and enjoying!
Curriculum:
I won
Asia: Its People and History![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_suPCwy331lJADOC3gg6L56DTunIl2KeGLhrmqTWM5L07rPOqq6AMmLa_Ui8cDkhr7yvMPIM9ucamzyJc_w3agln4WRyjlC2PH8SwGwbuTr8oKBDbcWwQ6aPIxC7k_nEPPGbPwZEba2RVgUouW86IQ=s0-d)
from a blog giveaway. I'm looking forward to getting it and seeing what it says about China.
How about you? What are you reading these days? Any great books I should know about?
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You've just added more books to my list now too :) As if my list isn't already long enough! ;) I've read Asia: It's People and History and I think you will really enjoy it! Congratulations on winning the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I can't wait to see it! :)
DeleteAs part of our kindy curriculum "Around the World," we have or are going to be reading the following: (Amazon book list, though we ordered through Shecki's link so she got credit!) http://astore.amazon.com/mamrex-20
ReplyDeleteOkay, 1) you rock. Thank you for using my link! 2) I have super fond memories of our around the world studies last year. You must be having a blast. 3) Great books there! We LOVE Carole Marsh! Her chapter books, her state coloring books, all kinds of good stuff. :D
DeleteI like seeing what other families are reading. We have a set list that the children work their way through... some of these look interesting!
ReplyDeleteI've never followed a list; how do you like it? There are "book basket" recommendations with our curriculum, but we do the required reading and the kids choose their own leisure reading.
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