The Best Read Alouds of 2023
Here are some of our favorite Read Alouds from 2023. We’ve got elephants, porcelain rabbits, and bridges. We’ve got historical fiction, comedy, and non-fiction. My guess is that there is something here for you.
Book Club for Kids: No Stress Fun with Stories and Friends
When everyone has a role to play, the hardest part about Book Club is deciding which book to read!
All That’s Good: A Summer Read that Goes Well with Weeds
As we used our eye for botanical discernment to tackle a massive weeding project, the words of Hannah Anderson in her book “All That’s Good” trained my heart in the broader art of discernment.
Mama Books: Picture Books that Celebrate Mothers
When Landon pulled out a stack of favorite picture books and labeled them “Mama Books,” I couldn’t help but smile. He had created a perfect collection to snuggle up and read with mom.
The Best Read Alouds of 2022
Here are some of our favorite Read Alouds from 2022. Some made us laugh, some made us cry, some made us think. All brought us closer together because we shared them together. Which will you read?
Reading Aloud: Enjoying the Present Together
There is undoubtedly something magical that happens when stories are shared together. One night, as our family finished reading The Green Ember series, the magic spread beyond our backyard and far out into our neighborhood…
The Tale of Despereaux: A Satisfying Story
The Tale of Despereaux, a delightful book about a misfit, love-sick mouse, is a story that is full of light. Inspiring themes of love, redemption, forgiveness, and hope shine bright throughout the tale as the likable characters and the intriguing plot move us towards a resolution that is deeply satisfying.
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The Best Read Alouds of 2021
2021 was an amazing year for read alouds in our house. Read on to discover the books that made us laugh loud, think deep, and feel brave. Which one will you read next?
Winter is Coming
Winter is Coming offers a gentle invitation to enjoy the beauty and wonder of fall in all its stages—the bright, golden days as well as the days of quiet and waiting.
One Dog Canoe: A Living Room Production
On stage, once again at the LeVake Family Theater, One Dog Canoe! This story is a great read aloud book and a great “act it out” book. Read on for tips on how to bring this story to life in your own living room theater.
“Roxaboxen” and the Power of Outdoor Play
The story is delightful, the illustrations are darling, but the true magic of “Roxaboxen” is the invitation to come out and play.
“The Luck of the Buttons” & The Love of Iowa
The Luck of the Buttons introduces us to a host of delightful characters living in small town Iowa in 1929. You might call them gullible or naïve, but I call them innocent, trusting, and blessed to live in Iowa. Because regardless of what Soren thinks, Iowa is one of the “cool” places.