And Then, Boom! features a winsome protagonist who suddenly finds himself abandoned. The post And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

What could possibly entice Mercy Watson to wander away from home? And who will help Mr. and Mrs. Watson recover their beloved porcine pet? Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Dusen, Candlewick, 2023. Page count. In the grand finale to the Tales of Deckawoo Drive series, which features not only the… The post *Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

An adopted boy comes to identify with an orphaned mockingbird With Just One Wing. The post With Just One Wing by Brenda Woods appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A modern classic, Cry, the Beloved Country movingly illustrates how faith and culture intersect in Apartheid-era South Africa. The post *Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Born Naughty introduces us to Jin Wang, a lively little girl growing up in Inner Mongolia. The post Born Naughty by Jin Wang appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Indescribable Atlas Adventures is a large format picture book full of interesting details about the world God made, including people, places, and animals. The post *Indescribable Atlas Adventures by Louie Giglio appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Who Are You? explores the roots of identity in a way accessible to preschoolers. The post Who Are You? by Christina Fox appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Life after Whale pictures the phenomenon of “Whale Fall”: how the earth’s largest living creature supports thriving ecosystems for decades after death. The post Life After Whale by Lynn Brunelle and Jason Chin appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Kid is an old-west legend about old-west legends, featuring an 13-year-old tale-spinner, a New York tenderfoot, and a vicious desperado. The post The Kid by Jeff Schill appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Up High and Big Bear and Little Bear capture some of the everyday moments in father-son relationships. The post Two Picture Books about Dads and Kids: Up High and Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing appeared first on Redeemed Reader.