Bookish Life
10 Fairy Tales Your Little Princess Will Love
I have a little princess that devours fairy tales. She loves the imaginative stories, the noble characters, and the happily ever afters. I don’t blame her. Ironically, sometimes the truths about the world can be more clearly seen through imaginative tales. From the youngest of princesses to the oldest, all of the females in my home…
Read MoreWhy I don’t D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)
Reading is important element in my homeschool. My desire is to raise readers who know how to seek out wisdom and knowledge from books. I’m guest posting on Book Shark today talking about the challenges of letting kids loose without giving them any guidance. While I’m all for independent learning, I also see the risks to leaving…
Read MoreCatherine’s Pascha Review: Multicultural Children’s Book Day
I love learning about different cultures and the traditions that they pass down through the years. When our Multicultural Children’s Book Day selection, Catherine’s Pascha, came in the mail, we were fascinated to learn more about the religious celebrations of the Orthodox Church. I received a copy of this book for free from Charlotte Riggle in exchange for…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Launch Your High Schooler?
Some days I wish my kids would never grow up, and other days I’m amazed at the fascinating young adults that live with me. I’ve known the day would come when I would have to let my little birds fly the nest, but I have to be honest – I’ve been avoiding the subject. I’m…
Read MoreHow to Perfect the Art of Book Giving
This post was sponsored by author T. A. Barron, inspired by his many magical books for readers of all ages. T.A. Barron’s works, including his latest book, Atlantis Lost — the third book in his Atlantis Saga — are available now wherever books are sold. When I was a teenager, my favorite thing to do…
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