Hayley and Betsy discuss The Song of the Stone Tiger and evaluate its chances for a Newbery Award. The post Newbery Buzz 2026: The Song of the Stone Tiger by Glenn McCarty appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Rescue Dolphin Song by Lauren St John is a powerful contemporary YA novel. It is the third book in the White Giraffe series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the books in numerical order for character progression and development. I enjoyed meeting up with familiar faces as we rejoin eleven-year-old […]

A Warm Welcome Awaits New Beginnings At The Buckley Hotel by Marianne Crichton is a very charming contemporary tale about love, friendship and family. We meet the main staff members – calling themselves the M & M’s – as they help to organise the newly renovated Buckley Hotel which is set in London. They all […]

Delightful A Polar Bear Christmas by Lucy Bozzi is a delightful book and just perfect for the under-fives. Whatever your age, this tale will enchant you. The story surrounds three polar bears who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Bear on Christmas Eve. Lucy Bozzi has perfectly captured the magic of Christmas through the […]

A Charming Read A Tale Of Three Tabbies by Jane Lightbourne is a contemporary novel that I enjoyed. It is set mainly on a Greek island during the COVID pandemic of 2020. Its focus is a group of homeless cats, with the main light on three tabbies. A family bubble of two sisters and their […]

Time For Love A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler is a most charming contemporary Christmas novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. Karen Schaler is the queen of the festive novel. Her words portray not only the physical setting, but also feelings, memories, emotions and the love that Christmas brings. Her words take up residence in […]

Small group devotionals for middle school and high school worth checking out in the New Year. The post Middle and High School Small Group Devotionals Round Up appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Tales From Shakespeare by Marcia Williams presents seven great plays in brief, dramatic, visual format. The post Tales from Shakespeare by Marcia Williams appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex. Neal Porter Books (Simon & Schuster) 2025, 50 pages. Reading Level: Picture Book, ages 4-8 Recommended for: ages 5-10 The story opens with a lonely young man who is missing his sweetheart over Christmas. To his surprise, a pear tree with a partridge in it is delivered… The post Three Fun Christmas Books: The 13th Day of Christmas, Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker, and Lowly Worm Saves Christmas appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

This reflection was written over several weeks. The timeline twists a little, but I think our readers can follow along with this tired mommy’s brain.  I realized several days into Advent that I hadn’t read anything: none of our lovely advent devotionals. I forgot, despite speed reading this lovely Advent book before Thanksgiving.   As we celebrate the advent of the Christ… The post Motherhood and Christmas appeared first on Redeemed Reader.