Clay befriends a strange elf dog in this tale that mixes friendship and the fae. The post Elf Dog and Owl Head by M. T. Anderson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Risen Hope is an engagingly written church history resource from Christian Focus for middle grades and teens. The post *Risen Hope: The Church Throughout History by Luke Davis appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

With Dad packs the best of everything about a father-son overnight tent-camping trip into a bigger story with spare text and warm illustrations. *With Dad, by Richard Jackson, illustrated by Brian Floca, Neal Porter Books, 2024. 40 pages. I’m glad I didn’t read the publisher’s description or the inside flap before I read this book,… The post *With Dad by Richard Jackson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

In this award-winning picture book, we learn about MacNolia and her fight for the National Spelling Bee championship as a Black girl in 1936. The post How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Light and Air follows its 11-year-old protagonist through a rocky path of tuberculosis and family upheaval. The post Light and Air by Mindy Nichols Wendell appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

In this beautiful picture book, two boys want to build something that will last, but their final product is not what they first expect. The post Built to Last by Dan Santat and Minh Lê appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) show the delight God has in children, whether their interests are STEM-related or artistic. The Inventions of God (and Eva) by Dave Connis, art by Amy Domingo, Waterbrook, 2021. 32 pages. The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis, art by… The post The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Magnolia Wu finds adventure in her own neighborhood while chasing down the owners of orphan socks. Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller. Philomel, 2024, 145 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-10 as a read-aloud, ages 7-11 independent readers Magnolia Wu is looking forward to turning 10, “because the… The post Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

If you’re traveling the world with us this summer, consider looking for one of the books below, like What the World Eats, in your local library and reading/eating through it with your children! The post What the World Eats: A Roundup of Global Food Books appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Barbara Cooney’s passion for beauty still inspires many, and the result is this lovely picture book honoring her legacy. The post *Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World by Sarah Mackenzie appeared first on Redeemed Reader.