We are the Book Pilgrims. We invite you to journey with us through the pages of books.
"The Six Red Roses" is a collection of short stories about children. Each story contains a practical lesson learned by the child.
For children who enjoy the adventures of Encyclopedia Brown, "The Scripture Sleuth" books are the Christian version.
This is the story of a little girl's first year in school. The author does a good job of showing the thoughts and feelings that may
"Daryl Borrows a Brother" is the story of a little boy who was sad because he was an only child. His family then decides to take in a sick child who needs a home.
While "No Dogs Allowed!" is a decent story, I am not at all comfortable with the boy/girl relationships. They are made a very big deal and involve way too much touching.
This is the type of story children are good at writing and will love to read. I wonder what it would be like if I were only an inch or two tall. Imagine a trip through the field.
Happy Hollister books are always fun. A few energetic, respectful children...a mystery to solve...wonderful parents...and of course a happy ending.
Boys will love this pirate story. Between putting on a play for their neighbors and then taking a trip to search for a missing pirate ship,
"Schoolhouse in the Woods" is a sweet little chapter book about Bonnie. This will be Bonnie's first year of school,
"Blossoms on the Roof" tells the story of an Amish family during the late 1800's. They leave their farm because they can't afford to pay the rent and move to North Dakota to claim free land.
Though simply and tactfully written, "Kids of Kabul" tackles some really tough reality faced by the children of Afghanistan.
This is the third in the Alvin and Amelia series and therefore is a bit more advanced. The book still includes word lists at the beginning and is written to be read by beginning readers.
This is a very simply written first reader. Each chapter is short and repetitive and begins with a list of new words so children know what to expect and can read it well
Stories of children captured and raised by Native Americans fascinate many. Often they are a gripping read. As expected, "Where the Broken Heart Still Beats" held my attention the whole way through.
The story of Sacajawea has fascinated people for years. Sacajawea, a young Native American woman, accompanied Lewis and Clark on their exploration to the Pacific Ocean.
In this book Patricia Polacco tells the story of her great-great-grandmother, Fiona. Fiona and her family lived in Ireland, but they dreamed of greater things than their small village. They decided to go to America.
Bullying. A tough subject, but Trudy Ludwig handles it with skill and precision. This book is about a boy, D.J., who has a friend who says mean things, but then he always says that he is “just kidding.”
The lady who the books is about is an absolute inspiration! She is courageous, joyful and amazing. She is involved with a unique ministry who serve underprivileged people. So while, I did not enjoy the book; she still is an amazing woman.
Cheaper by the Dozen showcases the lives of efficiancy experts Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and their children. This book is a just chock full of a fabulous, fun stories about the dozen children growing up together. They learn how to swim in the most efficient way.
Okay, yes, my nerd side is showing through with this book recommendation. However, nerdy this book review may sound; please be assured I understood very little from this book. This book recommendation came from my very tech savvy brother who creates thing in CAD and reverse engineers things on a daily basis. I do know that this book will teach you how to do amazing things.
