The “Found Boys” find trouble in their West Virginia small town, but also deepen their understanding of grace and forgiveness. The post The Found Boys by S. D. Smith appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Zeke, a “Lizard Nobody” in his own opinion (as well as an actual lizard) learns to stand up for himself in this hilarious and heartfelt tale. The post Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody by Patrick Ness appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Something Sad Happened is a childlike look at what grief feels like, how we cope with it, and what the Bible has to say. The post *Something Sad Happened: Helping Children with Grief by Darby A. Strickland appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Are absent fathers a new problem in children’s literature? Or are they a long-used plot device? The post Absent Fathers in Children’s Literature: A Problem? appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Between Flowers and Bones continues The Restorationists adventure series, in which members of a family are gifted with the ability to travel through works of art. The post Between Flowers and Bones by Carolyn Leiloglou appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Three outstanding picture books introduce young readers to Walt Whitman, Gilbert Stuart, and Mozart. The post History Picture Books: The Soldier’s Friend, The Painter and the President, and Star and the Maestro appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Spirit Sleuths wraps ghosts, mediums, seances, scams, and Houdini in a fascinating true tale. The post Spirit Sleuths by Gail Jarrow appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Rosa by Starlight is a sweet story of an orphan finding her way home, with the help of a host of sympathetic cats. The post Rosa by Starlight by Hilary McKay appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Shakespeare’s First Folio is a wonderful introduction to the plays, suitably shortened for children, a gorgeous addition to any home library. *Shakespeare’s First Folio: All the plays, a children’s edition by William Shakespeare, illustrated by Emily Sutton. Candlewick, 2024. 410 pages. Four hundred years ago, after Shakespeare’s death, his friends compiled as many of his… The post Shakespeare’s First Folio: All the plays, a children’s edition appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A wild robot explores an island and learns more than how to survive nature from the animals; she develops relationships and makes it home. A delightful story full of kindness and humility. *The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Little, Brown, and Company, 2016. 269 pages. A storm and a shipwreck are a great way to… The post *The Wild Robot by Peter Brown appeared first on Redeemed Reader.