Books
Christian Books
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Windy B – The Christmas Lights by John Barnett
Never Stop Dreaming Windy B – The Christmas Lights by John Barnett is a most delightful book for young children that is guaranteed to make you smile. The book shows the importance of never letting go of our dreams. There may be set backs along the way but pick yourself up and try again. Hard […]
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The Land Girls Of Goodwill House by Fenella J Miller
Keep Calm, Carry On & Drink Tea The Land Girls Of Goodwill House by Fenella J Miller is a marvelous historical novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is part of the Goodwill House series and can be read as a stand-alone. For maximum enjoyment and character progression, I recommend reading the books in order. I […]
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The Holy Ghost by John Hendrix
In The Holy Ghost, author/illustrator John Hendrix freely exercises his imaginative powers while contemplating the third Person of the Trinity. The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic by John Hendrix. Abrams, 2022, 121 pages. Reading level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-up In his Author’s Note, John Hendrix recalls “entering a feeling of numinous wonder” as his pastor preached on the Trinity. As the congregation sang “Be Thou My Vision” in response, he imagined a literal blue ghost hovering above, an image that “delighted me beyond words.” The character featured in this book, a series of unrelated comics inspired by the author’s musings, may not delight every reader, but…
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The Continued Times Of Isabella M Smugge by Ruth Leigh
Charming! Delightful! Wonderful! The Continued Times Of Isabella M Smugge by Ruth Leigh is an absolute delight. It is the third book in the Isabella Smugge series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the previous two books first for maximum enjoyment and to follow character progression. I absolutely adore Isabella Smugge. […]
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20 ABC Books for All Ages
We’re celebrating Picture Book Month here at RedeemedReader! ABC Books are some of the most common picture books young children see, but there are many ABC books that delight older readers as well. Just as a teacher’s roster, the dictionary, a filing system use the alphabet as an organizing tool, so, too, do many clever authors and illustrators. Below are some ABC books that go beyond “A is for apple.” Some are funny, some are informative, and all are worth checking out. Be sure to check out Megan’s post on how not to read a picture book so that you’ll get the most out of these titles! Books are organized,…
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Sprite’s Christmas Flight by Carmen Powell
Helping Out Sprite’s Christmas Flight by Carmen Powell is a most delightful tale for the under fives. The story is told in rhyme which makes its easy to follow and to remember. It has a wonderful bouncy rhythm to it. We see the importance of kindness, care and cooperation as a young boy and his […]
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My Shadow & I by Kevin Richardson
Kindness & Love My Shadow And I by Kevin Richardson is a delightful book for young children. The tale shows the beautiful bond between a young boy and his dog. We see that they do everything together. They are a partnership. Where the young boy goes, Shadow follows. We learn about cooperation and kindness as […]
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The Cotton Mill Kitty by Nana Babs
Absolutely Charming The Cotton Mill Kitty: Kindness Pays by Nana Babs is a pure delight for young children and indeed, for anyone of any age. It is a most beautiful book for cat lovers everywhere. The story is a simple one – a stray cat remembers when he had a home and is now trying […]
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Kitty Angel by Jane Daphne Knight
A Pure Delight Kitty Angel by Jane Daphne Knight is a pure delight and perfect to read to young children or for more confident readers to read themselves. Whatever your age, Kitty Angel is a perfectly charming read. We see that life has fractured a family, leaving Mum and two children out of sorts. Many […]
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Contending for the Faith by Joel Beeke and William Boekestein
Contending for the Faith takes readers back to the English Reformation and the origins of the Westminster Confession. Contending for the Faith: The Story of the Westminster Assembly by William Boekestein and Joel Beeke. Reformation Heritage, 2022, 34 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 The English Reformation is a colorful story featuring some of England’s most famous kings and queens, along with treachery, perfidy, and martyrdom. It culminated in a civil war that deposed and beheaded a king. Amid all this drama—even while war was raging—some of the most prominent Protestant ministers of the time gathered in London, at Westminster Cathedral, to hammer out a…
