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✨ Thanksgiving Books ✨

Thanksgiving is such a special time to remember all of the blessings God has given to us throughout the year!

Today I'm sharing some of our top favorite books, but I also have a book list that includes even more!

➡️ Comment "Thanksgiving" to receive the full list!

👋🏽 Be sure to reserve your library books soon!! They always go quickly!

And check out my friend's posts for more book suggestions:

@playinghomeschool
@brittsbookbin
@agoodbookhunt
@juiceboxhomeschool
@thisnewday_
@moraviapress
@treasuredhourbookshop
@livingbrighthomeschool
@blessedwithmotherhood

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#thanksgivingbooks #booksforthanksgiving #fallbooks #historicalpicturebooks #gratefulness #thanksgivingpicturebooks

✨ Thanksgiving Books ✨

Thanksgiving is such a special time to remember all of the blessings God has given to us throughout the year!

Today I'm sharing some of our top favorite books, but I also have a book list that includes even more!

➡️ Comment "Thanksgiving" to receive the full list!

👋🏽 Be sure to reserve your library books soon!! They always go quickly!

And check out my friend's posts for more book suggestions:

@playinghomeschool
@brittsbookbin
@agoodbookhunt
@juiceboxhomeschool
@thisnewday_
@moraviapress
@treasuredhourbookshop
@livingbrighthomeschool
@blessedwithmotherhood

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#thanksgivingbooks #booksforthanksgiving #fallbooks #historicalpicturebooks #gratefulness #thanksgivingpicturebooks

✨ Have you read this one yet?

Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem is one book I always want to have on my shelves for my kids, friend's kids, future grandkids, nieces and nephews. 😆

The Complete Brambly Hedge collection holds eight beautiful stories including a story for each season throughout the year!

And the illustrations..... 😍😍 They're my favorite!

➡️ Have you read Brambly Hedge yet?

➡️ Does your family have a favorite fall read?

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#bramblyhedge #fallreadaloud #fallbook #booksforfall #readalouds #readaloud #familyreads

✨ Have you read this one yet?

Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem is one book I always want to have on my shelves for my kids, friend's kids, future grandkids, nieces and nephews. 😆

The Complete Brambly Hedge collection holds eight beautiful stories including a story for each season throughout the year!

And the illustrations..... 😍😍 They're my favorite!

➡️ Have you read Brambly Hedge yet?

➡️ Does your family have a favorite fall read?

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#bramblyhedge #fallreadaloud #fallbook #booksforfall #readalouds #readaloud #familyreads

👋🏽 Top 10-ish favorite read alouds.... 😅

I mean how do you choose? 😉 It was hard to narrow down but I chose favorites from throughout the last six years!

✨ Sophie Mouse series by Poppy Green

✨ The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el

✨ Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

✨ Heartwood Hotel series by Kallie George

✨ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

✨ Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor

✨ Mansoul Chronicles by Lithos Kids

✨ Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers

✨ Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh

✨ Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder

➡️ Drop your favorites in the comments!!!

For more read aloud suggestions, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@moraviapress
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@playinghomeschool
@agoodbookhunt
@juiceboxhomeschool
@treasuredhourbookshop
@livingbrighthomeschool
@letthemlovelearning

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#readaloud #chapterbooks #booksforkids #favoritereadalouds #readalouds #toptenbooks

👋🏽 Top 10-ish favorite read alouds.... 😅

I mean how do you choose? 😉 It was hard to narrow down but I chose favorites from throughout the last six years!

✨ Sophie Mouse series by Poppy Green

✨ The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el

✨ Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

✨ Heartwood Hotel series by Kallie George

✨ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

✨ Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor

✨ Mansoul Chronicles by Lithos Kids

✨ Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers

✨ Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh

✨ Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder

➡️ Drop your favorites in the comments!!!

For more read aloud suggestions, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@moraviapress
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@playinghomeschool
@agoodbookhunt
@juiceboxhomeschool
@treasuredhourbookshop
@livingbrighthomeschool
@letthemlovelearning

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#readaloud #chapterbooks #booksforkids #favoritereadalouds #readalouds #toptenbooks

✨ I mean......

If you have a horse lover in your family, you're going to want to check out these adorable picture books! 🥰

Our copy of the first book, Rosie's Wild Ride by Paige Murray (@paigedmurray + @zonderkidz) is very well loved, and now they just released the second book, Rosie's Ranch Rescue! 🫶🏽

These cute stories follow Rosie a Clydesdale horse and her little-girl owner, Oakley. There are also other friends to meet like very grouchy Thumbs, the cat.
Rosie and Oakley like to do big things together and always end up helping others. 💕

✨ Perfect for ages 2-8

➡️ Have you read the first Rosie book?

➡️ What are your favorite animal books?

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Thank you to @zonderkidz and @frontgatem for our gifted copy of this book. As always this review is honest and my own.

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#paigemurray #zonderkidz #picturebooksofinstagram #picturebooks #horsebooks #rosiesranchrescue

✨ I mean......

If you have a horse lover in your family, you're going to want to check out these adorable picture books! 🥰

Our copy of the first book, Rosie's Wild Ride by Paige Murray (@paigedmurray + @zonderkidz) is very well loved, and now they just released the second book, Rosie's Ranch Rescue! 🫶🏽

These cute stories follow Rosie a Clydesdale horse and her little-girl owner, Oakley. There are also other friends to meet like very grouchy Thumbs, the cat.
Rosie and Oakley like to do big things together and always end up helping others. 💕

✨ Perfect for ages 2-8

➡️ Have you read the first Rosie book?

➡️ What are your favorite animal books?

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Thank you to @zonderkidz and @frontgatem for our gifted copy of this book. As always this review is honest and my own.

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#paigemurray #zonderkidz #picturebooksofinstagram #picturebooks #horsebooks #rosiesranchrescue

✨ No seriously.....

If you haven't heard of The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers (@jonathanhrogers + @therabbitroom) , then let me tell you what's up! 😂

If you have kids who enjoys fantasy, they're going to eat these up! But guess what, the stories also are loosely based on the life of David from the Bible which makes them even more fun!

We follow the life of Aiden Errolson as he goes on many life-altering adventures, makes friends with the enemy, and discovers his true purpose.

We have been reading these aloud to my six and eight-year-old boys and they ALWAYS ask for more chapters!! And let's be honest, I'm completely invested as well!! 🫶🏽🤣

These are great for ages 8+ as independent reads!

➡️ Have you read these yet?

➡️ Comment "Chapter" for a list of our favorite middle grade books!

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#middlegradefantasy #fantasybooks #thewilderkingtrilogy #rabbitroompress #biblicalfantasy #christianbooks #christianfantasy #middlegradebookstagram #middlegradebooks #readalouds

✨ No seriously.....

If you haven't heard of The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers (@jonathanhrogers + @therabbitroom) , then let me tell you what's up! 😂

If you have kids who enjoys fantasy, they're going to eat these up! But guess what, the stories also are loosely based on the life of David from the Bible which makes them even more fun!

We follow the life of Aiden Errolson as he goes on many life-altering adventures, makes friends with the enemy, and discovers his true purpose.

We have been reading these aloud to my six and eight-year-old boys and they ALWAYS ask for more chapters!! And let's be honest, I'm completely invested as well!! 🫶🏽🤣

These are great for ages 8+ as independent reads!

➡️ Have you read these yet?

➡️ Comment "Chapter" for a list of our favorite middle grade books!

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#middlegradefantasy #fantasybooks #thewilderkingtrilogy #rabbitroompress #biblicalfantasy #christianbooks #christianfantasy #middlegradebookstagram #middlegradebooks #readalouds

✨ New Release ✨

Slugs & Bugs Sunday Songs - this album includes 16 songs with favorites like Jesus Loves Me and He's Got the Whole World.

They are planning on releasing the songs one by one on all streaming platforms or you can purchase the whole album from their website.

Our family always enjoys finding music that centers on Christ and His word so we have been so excited to receive this new CD! ☺️

I definitely want to check out Slugs & Bugs other music like the Sing the Word series which helps kids memorize Scripture!

➡️ Have you listened to any of their music?

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Thank you to @slugsandbugsofficial and @frontgatem for our gifted copy of this CD.

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#slugsandbugs #kidssongs #kidsworship #singalong #musicinthecar #worshipsongs #kidsmusic #songsforkids #scripturesongs

✨ New Release ✨

Slugs & Bugs Sunday Songs - this album includes 16 songs with favorites like Jesus Loves Me and He's Got the Whole World.

They are planning on releasing the songs one by one on all streaming platforms or you can purchase the whole album from their website.

Our family always enjoys finding music that centers on Christ and His word so we have been so excited to receive this new CD! ☺️

I definitely want to check out Slugs & Bugs other music like the Sing the Word series which helps kids memorize Scripture!

➡️ Have you listened to any of their music?

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Thank you to @slugsandbugsofficial and @frontgatem for our gifted copy of this CD.

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#slugsandbugs #kidssongs #kidsworship #singalong #musicinthecar #worshipsongs #kidsmusic #songsforkids #scripturesongs

✨ Favorite family discipleship resources

We have used many resources throughout the years but this is just a sampling of some recent favorites:

• First of all reading and memorizing the Bible is the most important thing!

• Catechism - an easy way to instill truth into our mornings

• We also enjoy reading through a Bible story book. Our favorite of all time is the Old and New testament set from @lithoskids. They are continuing to add more storybooks like Parables, Proverbs, Ecclesiastics and Job. All of their books are incredible!

• Hymn study - this is a fantastic way to hear from composers who have written the world's greatest hymns. We enjoy using the Then Sings My Soul series.

Devotionals to help illustrate Christian living:

• The Sword by Marty Machowski - this book weaves a fictional story with the history and truth from the book of Romans. We have enjoyed Marty's other books as well.

• Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor - we also enjoy the version from Lithos Kids. We have read through this story several times now and each time we come away with valuable insights.

Christian biographies - I'm so thankful for the many stories available from those who have gone before us. There are many amazing books but these are just a few favorites:

• The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

• Trial and Triumph by Richard Hannula

• Christian Heroes Then and Now Series from @ywampublishing

• Do Great Things for God picture book series from @thegoodbookcompanyusa

➡️ Do you have a favorite discipleship resources in your home?

Check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts for more inspiration:

@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@moraviapress
@agoodbookhunt
@juiceboxhomeschool
@treasuredhourbookshop
@livingbrighthomeschool
@letthemlovelearning

✨ Favorite family discipleship resources

We have used many resources throughout the years but this is just a sampling of some recent favorites:

• First of all reading and memorizing the Bible is the most important thing!

• Catechism - an easy way to instill truth into our mornings

• We also enjoy reading through a Bible story book. Our favorite of all time is the Old and New testament set from @lithoskids. They are continuing to add more storybooks like Parables, Proverbs, Ecclesiastics and Job. All of their books are incredible!

• Hymn study - this is a fantastic way to hear from composers who have written the world's greatest hymns. We enjoy using the Then Sings My Soul series.

Devotionals to help illustrate Christian living:

• The Sword by Marty Machowski - this book weaves a fictional story with the history and truth from the book of Romans. We have enjoyed Marty's other books as well.

• Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor - we also enjoy the version from Lithos Kids. We have read through this story several times now and each time we come away with valuable insights.

Christian biographies - I'm so thankful for the many stories available from those who have gone before us. There are many amazing books but these are just a few favorites:

• The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

• Trial and Triumph by Richard Hannula

• Christian Heroes Then and Now Series from @ywampublishing

• Do Great Things for God picture book series from @thegoodbookcompanyusa

➡️ Do you have a favorite discipleship resources in your home?

Check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts for more inspiration:

@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@moraviapress
@agoodbookhunt
@juiceboxhomeschool
@treasuredhourbookshop
@livingbrighthomeschool
@letthemlovelearning

✨ Clean & Cozy Fall Reads

It's the time of year where curling up with a blanket, warm drink and a good book are the perfect combination! ☺️

Here are a few of my favorite cozy reads:

🍄 These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

🍄 The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano

🍄 Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

🍄 The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens

🍄 Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran

🍄 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

🍄 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

➡️ Have you read any of these?

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#cozyreads #cleanbooks #cleanfiction #fictionforwomen #fallreads #fallbooks #cleanreads #cozyfiction #christianfiction

✨ Clean & Cozy Fall Reads

It's the time of year where curling up with a blanket, warm drink and a good book are the perfect combination! ☺️

Here are a few of my favorite cozy reads:

🍄 These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

🍄 The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano

🍄 Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

🍄 The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens

🍄 Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran

🍄 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

🍄 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

➡️ Have you read any of these?

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#cozyreads #cleanbooks #cleanfiction #fictionforwomen #fallreads #fallbooks #cleanreads #cozyfiction #christianfiction

Get your free book list for October ⤵️

🍂 The October list contains books about apples, pumpkins, harvest time, and fun stories we came across during our library trips!

➡️ Comment the word "October" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#octoberreading #readingcalendar #octoberpicturebooks #picturebooksforoctober #monthlybooklist #booksforfall #fallpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

Get your free book list for October ⤵️

🍂 The October list contains books about apples, pumpkins, harvest time, and fun stories we came across during our library trips!

➡️ Comment the word "October" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#octoberreading #readingcalendar #octoberpicturebooks #picturebooksforoctober #monthlybooklist #booksforfall #fallpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

👏🏽 September Reads & October Hopefuls 👏🏽

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ Five Stars:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

⭐ Four Stars:

• Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery

• All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese

• Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

• A Song in the Dark by Kimberley Wood House

• Secrets of the Revolution by Megan Soja

⭐ Three Stars:

• The Right Kind of Fool by Sarah Loudin Thomas

➡️ What was your favorite read in September?

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#septemberreads #christianfiction #booksforwomen #bookstagram #fivestarreads

👏🏽 September Reads & October Hopefuls 👏🏽

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ Five Stars:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

⭐ Four Stars:

• Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery

• All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese

• Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

• A Song in the Dark by Kimberley Wood House

• Secrets of the Revolution by Megan Soja

⭐ Three Stars:

• The Right Kind of Fool by Sarah Loudin Thomas

➡️ What was your favorite read in September?

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#septemberreads #christianfiction #booksforwomen #bookstagram #fivestarreads

✨ What would you add to the list?

I love a good period drama so making this list made me want to curl up with a cozy blanket and some popcorn! 🍿

I may have cheated with All Creatures Great and Small since technically it's a TV show, but hey.....what can I say, it's a favorite! 🤗

Check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts for more movies suggestions:

@agoodbookhunt
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@moraviapress

➡️ Of course we need to vote on the age-old question of which version of Pride and Prejudice is the best! 🤭😉

✨ What would you add to the list?

I love a good period drama so making this list made me want to curl up with a cozy blanket and some popcorn! 🍿

I may have cheated with All Creatures Great and Small since technically it's a TV show, but hey.....what can I say, it's a favorite! 🤗

Check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts for more movies suggestions:

@agoodbookhunt
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@moraviapress

➡️ Of course we need to vote on the age-old question of which version of Pride and Prejudice is the best! 🤭😉

✨ Dramatized Audio Adventures ✨

As a family, we all thoroughly enjoy audiobooks and we also have a love for a good dramatized story! 💕

➡️ Swipe through for the list of some of our favorites!

Most of these are Christian programs that share from a Biblical worldview.

👋🏽 One of our favorite places to listen to several of these programs is the Windowseat app!

I have a slide showcasing several of our favorite programs featured on their app, but the app also includes several of our other favorites:
• Your Story Hour
• The Bible in Living Sound
• All Insight for Living programs

I love that I can allow my boys to listen to the app with confidence, knowing that everything is chosen through a Christian perspective.
I will share a link in my stories so you can check it out!

➡️ Does your family have a favorite dramatized adventure you would add to the list?

➡️ Have you listened to any of these?

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#audioadventures #audiostories #dramatizedstories #storiesforkids #audioforkids #audiobooksforkids

✨ Dramatized Audio Adventures ✨

As a family, we all thoroughly enjoy audiobooks and we also have a love for a good dramatized story! 💕

➡️ Swipe through for the list of some of our favorites!

Most of these are Christian programs that share from a Biblical worldview.

👋🏽 One of our favorite places to listen to several of these programs is the Windowseat app!

I have a slide showcasing several of our favorite programs featured on their app, but the app also includes several of our other favorites:
• Your Story Hour
• The Bible in Living Sound
• All Insight for Living programs

I love that I can allow my boys to listen to the app with confidence, knowing that everything is chosen through a Christian perspective.
I will share a link in my stories so you can check it out!

➡️ Does your family have a favorite dramatized adventure you would add to the list?

➡️ Have you listened to any of these?

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#audioadventures #audiostories #dramatizedstories #storiesforkids #audioforkids #audiobooksforkids

✨ A favorite book series

➡️ The Imagination Station series from @focusonthefamily

This series is very well-loved in our home and with 35 books available, it is one that definitely keeps us busy! ☺️

The series follows cousins, Patrick and Beth, as they travel back in time and experience all kinds of adventures throughout history.

Book 34, Drought, Wind, and Fire, just released here in September. In this story, Patrick and Beth get to go back in Bible times to meet the Prophet Elijah.

I love that all of the books are historically accurate and with so many to choose from it is easy to find a book that fits the time period we are learning about in school! 💕

➡️ The books are perfect for ages 5+ as both read alouds and 7+ for independent reads.

👋🏽 Have you read any of the series yet?

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Thank you to @tyndalehouse and @frontgatem
for our gifted copy of Drought, Wind, and Fire.
As always, all thoughts and opinions are true and my own.

#thisnewdayreads
#imaginationstationbooks #focusonthefamily #earlyreader #chapterbooks #earlychapterbooks #illustratedchapterbook #illustratedbooks #kidsbookstagram

✨ A favorite book series

➡️ The Imagination Station series from @focusonthefamily

This series is very well-loved in our home and with 35 books available, it is one that definitely keeps us busy! ☺️

The series follows cousins, Patrick and Beth, as they travel back in time and experience all kinds of adventures throughout history.

Book 34, Drought, Wind, and Fire, just released here in September. In this story, Patrick and Beth get to go back in Bible times to meet the Prophet Elijah.

I love that all of the books are historically accurate and with so many to choose from it is easy to find a book that fits the time period we are learning about in school! 💕

➡️ The books are perfect for ages 5+ as both read alouds and 7+ for independent reads.

👋🏽 Have you read any of the series yet?

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Thank you to @tyndalehouse and @frontgatem
for our gifted copy of Drought, Wind, and Fire.
As always, all thoughts and opinions are true and my own.

#thisnewdayreads
#imaginationstationbooks #focusonthefamily #earlyreader #chapterbooks #earlychapterbooks #illustratedchapterbook #illustratedbooks #kidsbookstagram

✨ Books about Asia ✨

Two years ago we did a unit study of Asia in our homeschool. We thoroughly enjoyed reading through this stack of books and building a replica of the Great Wall of China. I highly recommend! 🫶🏽

➡️ Do you spy any favorites?

➡️ Are there any books I should add to the list?

For more book suggestions check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@blessedwithmotherhood
@juiceboxhomeschool
@moraviapress

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#asiastudy #homeschoolgeography #asiabooks #bookaboutasia #asiaunitstudy #picturebooksofinstagram

✨ Books about Asia ✨

Two years ago we did a unit study of Asia in our homeschool. We thoroughly enjoyed reading through this stack of books and building a replica of the Great Wall of China. I highly recommend! 🫶🏽

➡️ Do you spy any favorites?

➡️ Are there any books I should add to the list?

For more book suggestions check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@blessedwithmotherhood
@juiceboxhomeschool
@moraviapress

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#asiastudy #homeschoolgeography #asiabooks #bookaboutasia #asiaunitstudy #picturebooksofinstagram

✨ Get your Free copy of "Thomas" ⤵️

We have had the Courageous book series from Voice of the Martyrs Ministry @vom_usa in our home for years and it has been such a blessing! 🫶🏽

A huge part of our homeschool is learning about church history and the Courageous book series is such a fantastic way to begin introducing early church heroes to littles.

✨ The stories are gentle and perfect for ages 4+!

I am honored to partner with @vom_usa to give away a free copy of "Thomas" to each of you!

➡️ Comment "Thomas" to get the link sent straight to your inbox.

➡️ OR you can also get the entire book set of your very own with a donation of ANY amount to @vom_usa. This helps them be able to continue their ministry work.

** U.S. residents only

👏🏽 I'd love to hear if there is Christian hero of faith from history that has encouraged your walk with the Lord.

One of mine is definitely Corrie ten Boom! I am always inspired by her faith and courage. 💕

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#picturebooksofinstagram #vomusa

✨ Get your Free copy of "Thomas" ⤵️

We have had the Courageous book series from Voice of the Martyrs Ministry @vom_usa in our home for years and it has been such a blessing! 🫶🏽

A huge part of our homeschool is learning about church history and the Courageous book series is such a fantastic way to begin introducing early church heroes to littles.

✨ The stories are gentle and perfect for ages 4+!

I am honored to partner with @vom_usa to give away a free copy of "Thomas" to each of you!

➡️ Comment "Thomas" to get the link sent straight to your inbox.

➡️ OR you can also get the entire book set of your very own with a donation of ANY amount to @vom_usa. This helps them be able to continue their ministry work.

** U.S. residents only

👏🏽 I'd love to hear if there is Christian hero of faith from history that has encouraged your walk with the Lord.

One of mine is definitely Corrie ten Boom! I am always inspired by her faith and courage. 💕

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#picturebooksofinstagram #vomusa

Could you do it? ☺️⤵️

It is basically impossible to choose ONLY ten top favorite picture books. But at least I tried.... 🤣

✨ Here is our list:

1. Rescuing Titanic by Flora Delangey
2. The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow
3. Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming
4. Circus Ship by Chris van Dusen
5. Building Our House by Jonathan Bean
6. Knight Owl by Christopher Denise
7. Sunrise Summer by Matthew Swanson
8. Andrew Henry's Meadow by Doris Burn
9. The Story Blanket by Ferida Wolf
10. Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora

➡️ Let me know what some of your top picture books are!

For more picture book suggestions, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@playinghomeschool
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@juiceboxhomeschool
@moraviapress
@blessedwithmotherhood

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#picturebooksofinstagramn #toptenpicturebooks #picturebookstack #picturebooks #readaloud #booksforkids #booksfordays #homelibrary

Could you do it? ☺️⤵️

It is basically impossible to choose ONLY ten top favorite picture books. But at least I tried.... 🤣

✨ Here is our list:

1. Rescuing Titanic by Flora Delangey
2. The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow
3. Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming
4. Circus Ship by Chris van Dusen
5. Building Our House by Jonathan Bean
6. Knight Owl by Christopher Denise
7. Sunrise Summer by Matthew Swanson
8. Andrew Henry's Meadow by Doris Burn
9. The Story Blanket by Ferida Wolf
10. Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora

➡️ Let me know what some of your top picture books are!

For more picture book suggestions, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@playinghomeschool
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@juiceboxhomeschool
@moraviapress
@blessedwithmotherhood

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#picturebooksofinstagramn #toptenpicturebooks #picturebookstack #picturebooks #readaloud #booksforkids #booksfordays #homelibrary

Get your free book list for September ⤵️

☀️ This list contains a mixture of favorite autumn and light-hearted books! I also sprinkle a few true stories in because those are always our favorites! 🫶🏽

➡️ Comment the word "September" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#septemberreading #readingcalendar #septemberpicturebooks #picturebooksforseptember #monthlybooklist #booksforfall #fallpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

Get your free book list for September ⤵️

☀️ This list contains a mixture of favorite autumn and light-hearted books! I also sprinkle a few true stories in because those are always our favorites! 🫶🏽

➡️ Comment the word "September" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#septemberreading #readingcalendar #septemberpicturebooks #picturebooksforseptember #monthlybooklist #booksforfall #fallpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

✨ Warning:

This picture book stack may encourage food cravings and grocery store trips! ☺️

We love stories that include food! Four of our top favorites are Seven Silly Eaters, Thank You Omu, Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop, and Dumplings for Lili (not pictured). 🫶🏽

➡️ Comment "List" for a list of all of the books on this stack PLUS a bunch more!!

For more food fun, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@treasuredhourbookshop
@juiceboxhomeschool

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#picturebooksofinstagram #cookingforkids #foodbooks #booksaboutfood #foodpicturebooks #foodstories #storiesaboutfood

✨ Warning:

This picture book stack may encourage food cravings and grocery store trips! ☺️

We love stories that include food! Four of our top favorites are Seven Silly Eaters, Thank You Omu, Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop, and Dumplings for Lili (not pictured). 🫶🏽

➡️ Comment "List" for a list of all of the books on this stack PLUS a bunch more!!

For more food fun, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@treasuredhourbookshop
@juiceboxhomeschool

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#picturebooksofinstagram #cookingforkids #foodbooks #booksaboutfood #foodpicturebooks #foodstories #storiesaboutfood

👏🏽 August Reads & September Hopefuls 👏🏽

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ Five Stars:

• The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion Volumes 1 & 2 by Beth Brower

- I listened to the new audiobooks! I think I prefer reading them myself, but the audiobooks are very well done! 👏🏽
*I still give the first book four stars.

⭐ Four Stars:

• Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

• The Spark of Revolution by Megan Soja

• The Keeper by Charles Martin

⭐ Three Stars:

• Girl Lost by Kate Angelo

➡️ What was your favorite read in August?

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#augustreads #christianfiction #booksforwomen #bookstagram #fivestarreads

👏🏽 August Reads & September Hopefuls 👏🏽

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ Five Stars:

• The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion Volumes 1 & 2 by Beth Brower

- I listened to the new audiobooks! I think I prefer reading them myself, but the audiobooks are very well done! 👏🏽
*I still give the first book four stars.

⭐ Four Stars:

• Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

• The Spark of Revolution by Megan Soja

• The Keeper by Charles Martin

⭐ Three Stars:

• Girl Lost by Kate Angelo

➡️ What was your favorite read in August?

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#augustreads #christianfiction #booksforwomen #bookstagram #fivestarreads

✨ Who's joining me 👏🏽

This book was highly asked for by you for our September read. 🎉

I have really enjoyed Kristy Cambron's books in the past so I am looking forward to reading this one as well!

➡️ The Book: The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron

*Swipe through to see the description of the book!

👋🏽 I am hosting the group read along exclusively on the FABLE App! It is a fantastic platform to chat about the book as we read together!

How to participate:

.• Download the Fable app and create an account

• Join my book club

• Comment and engage along with others in the group as we read.

• Feel free to read at your own pace

➡️ If you'd like to join, comment "September" below and I'll send you all the details! 💕

If you are already part of our book club on Fable, let me know if you will be joining!

I'm excited to read along with you! 🤗

✨ Who's joining me 👏🏽

This book was highly asked for by you for our September read. 🎉

I have really enjoyed Kristy Cambron's books in the past so I am looking forward to reading this one as well!

➡️ The Book: The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron

*Swipe through to see the description of the book!

👋🏽 I am hosting the group read along exclusively on the FABLE App! It is a fantastic platform to chat about the book as we read together!

How to participate:

.• Download the Fable app and create an account

• Join my book club

• Comment and engage along with others in the group as we read.

• Feel free to read at your own pace

➡️ If you'd like to join, comment "September" below and I'll send you all the details! 💕

If you are already part of our book club on Fable, let me know if you will be joining!

I'm excited to read along with you! 🤗

🍁 Do you have a favorite fall read?

If we had to choose some top favorites, I'd definitely say that "The Scarecrow" and "Brambly Hedge" are both up there pretty high! 💖

It's hard to believe that fall is just around the corner! But I am here for it! 😍

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing our favorite books for fall

➡️ Comment "Fall" for my full book list of over 50 titles!

Check out my friend's posts:

@agoodbookhunt
@brittsbookbin
@treasuredhourbookshop
@blessedwithmotherhood
@playinghomeschool
@livingbrighthomeschool
@juiceboxhomeschool
@moraviapress

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#fallbooks #booksforfall
#fallpicturebooks
#fallreadalouds #fallbookstack #fallchapterbooks

🍁 Do you have a favorite fall read?

If we had to choose some top favorites, I'd definitely say that "The Scarecrow" and "Brambly Hedge" are both up there pretty high! 💖

It's hard to believe that fall is just around the corner! But I am here for it! 😍

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing our favorite books for fall

➡️ Comment "Fall" for my full book list of over 50 titles!

Check out my friend's posts:

@agoodbookhunt
@brittsbookbin
@treasuredhourbookshop
@blessedwithmotherhood
@playinghomeschool
@livingbrighthomeschool
@juiceboxhomeschool
@moraviapress

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#fallbooks #booksforfall
#fallpicturebooks
#fallreadalouds #fallbookstack #fallchapterbooks

Hey friend! 👋 Welcome to This New Day!

My name is Sonya! I'm married to my wonderful husband and am a second-generation homeschool mom to three (two boys ages 8 and 6 and a baby girl who is two). 😊

A few random things about me:

➡️ I enjoy salty snacks over sweet. But one of my favorite snacks is an Acai bowl.

➡️ I asked my husband what a random fact about me is and he said, "You have a bookshelf in every room of the house." It's true. 🤗

✨ What you'll find in this space:

• Book reviews: Due to time restraints, these will MOSTLY happen in my stories this year (saved in a highlight) and will look like mini reviews.

However, they will still include all of the usual content warnings and honest thoughts. Helping you make informed choices for your family is important to me.

• Book Lists: I enjoy creating topical book lists! There are many available in my website for you to check out!

• Homeschool: I understand it's nice when an account has a niche. But for us, books and homeschool go hand-in-hand. You can't have one without the other. 😉 I enjoy sharing the books we use for studying various topics (especially history).

• Read Along: Each month I host a virtual book club and have enjoyed reading so many wonderful books with some of you this year!

✨ My hope is that everything I share points to Christ. The reviews I write, the thoughts I share, and the books I choose are all filtered through a Biblical lens.

I am still learning how to balance time and this app, but I hope you will stick around to chat about books! It's my favorite thing to do! 💗😉

🎧 I'm currently listening to:

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Volume 2 - I think I enjoy reading the books slightly more than listening but it's been fun! 🙃

📖 I'm currently reading:

• Tending Roses by Lisa Wingate

• Mother Culture by Karen Andreola - this book has been so encouraging!

🎇 What are you reading?

✨ Also, say hi to my friends from the Wednesday #livingbooklegacy book group:

@brittsbookbin
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@moraviapress
@blessedwithmotherhood
@juiceboxhomeschool
@livingbrighthomeschool
@thesewildknights

Hey friend! 👋 Welcome to This New Day!

My name is Sonya! I'm married to my wonderful husband and am a second-generation homeschool mom to three (two boys ages 8 and 6 and a baby girl who is two). 😊

A few random things about me:

➡️ I enjoy salty snacks over sweet. But one of my favorite snacks is an Acai bowl.

➡️ I asked my husband what a random fact about me is and he said, "You have a bookshelf in every room of the house." It's true. 🤗

✨ What you'll find in this space:

• Book reviews: Due to time restraints, these will MOSTLY happen in my stories this year (saved in a highlight) and will look like mini reviews.

However, they will still include all of the usual content warnings and honest thoughts. Helping you make informed choices for your family is important to me.

• Book Lists: I enjoy creating topical book lists! There are many available in my website for you to check out!

• Homeschool: I understand it's nice when an account has a niche. But for us, books and homeschool go hand-in-hand. You can't have one without the other. 😉 I enjoy sharing the books we use for studying various topics (especially history).

• Read Along: Each month I host a virtual book club and have enjoyed reading so many wonderful books with some of you this year!

✨ My hope is that everything I share points to Christ. The reviews I write, the thoughts I share, and the books I choose are all filtered through a Biblical lens.

I am still learning how to balance time and this app, but I hope you will stick around to chat about books! It's my favorite thing to do! 💗😉

🎧 I'm currently listening to:

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Volume 2 - I think I enjoy reading the books slightly more than listening but it's been fun! 🙃

📖 I'm currently reading:

• Tending Roses by Lisa Wingate

• Mother Culture by Karen Andreola - this book has been so encouraging!

🎇 What are you reading?

✨ Also, say hi to my friends from the Wednesday #livingbooklegacy book group:

@brittsbookbin
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@moraviapress
@blessedwithmotherhood
@juiceboxhomeschool
@livingbrighthomeschool
@thesewildknights

🎉 NEW RELEASE 🎉

I am so excited to release my newest homeschool guide:

🫶🏽 Read Through the USA - A Geography guide for grades K-6

This has taken me six months and many, many library trips to complete, but it has been worth every moment! 💕☺️

This guide includes:

• A 36-week schedule
• A picture and chapter book list for every state
• Map work
• Simple craft and recipe ideas
• YouTube videos
• Facts you should know
• Mom reading list
• A read aloud schedule for each region
• Activities and Game suggestions
• And more...

My prayer is that this can be a blessing to your home!

➡️ Comment "GUIDE" to receive the link straight to your inbox!

🤗Happy learning!!

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#homeschooling #geographyforkids #usgeography #usstatestudy #readthroughtheusa #statestudyforkids #unitstudy #geographyunitstudy

🎉 NEW RELEASE 🎉

I am so excited to release my newest homeschool guide:

🫶🏽 Read Through the USA - A Geography guide for grades K-6

This has taken me six months and many, many library trips to complete, but it has been worth every moment! 💕☺️

This guide includes:

• A 36-week schedule
• A picture and chapter book list for every state
• Map work
• Simple craft and recipe ideas
• YouTube videos
• Facts you should know
• Mom reading list
• A read aloud schedule for each region
• Activities and Game suggestions
• And more...

My prayer is that this can be a blessing to your home!

➡️ Comment "GUIDE" to receive the link straight to your inbox!

🤗Happy learning!!

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#homeschooling #geographyforkids #usgeography #usstatestudy #readthroughtheusa #statestudyforkids #unitstudy #geographyunitstudy

🌟 What books are on your list to read this coming school year?

I think it is so important that we, as parents, strive to learn alongside our children. To continue the life-long joy of growing our personal walk with the Lord and learning how to better live and serve our families and communities. 💕

Today for #livingbooklegacy my friends and I are sharing books we are excited to read this coming school year.

🌻Here is my personal list:

Books I am looking forward to reading:

• I'm currently reading A Mother's Education by Karen Andreola @motherculturelove - This book is filled with practicality and beauty, I just want to soak it in!

• The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner - I've heard good things about this one! I'm a little nervous that it will step on my toes! 👀😆

• Overwhelmed Mom by Jamie Erickson @unlikely_homeschool - I have read Jamie's other books and have always enjoyed her writing! Her book, Homeschool Bravely, has been especially encouraging to me!

🌻Books that I've read and enjoyed:

• The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff

• Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

🌻 Books everyone should read for fun! ☺️

• The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth Brower - I can't talk enough about this series!! It's like a modern day classic!

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - If you're like me and the thought of trying to read the actual book hurts your head, I recommend giving the audiobook a try!! The humor is delightful! 😍

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@blessedwithmotherhood
@juiceboxhomeschool
@brittsbookbin
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@thisnewday_
@beautyof_homeschool

#motherseducation #momreads #homeschoolbooks #booksformom #livingbooksformoms #selfeducation #mombooklist

🌟 What books are on your list to read this coming school year?

I think it is so important that we, as parents, strive to learn alongside our children. To continue the life-long joy of growing our personal walk with the Lord and learning how to better live and serve our families and communities. 💕

Today for #livingbooklegacy my friends and I are sharing books we are excited to read this coming school year.

🌻Here is my personal list:

Books I am looking forward to reading:

• I'm currently reading A Mother's Education by Karen Andreola @motherculturelove - This book is filled with practicality and beauty, I just want to soak it in!

• The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner - I've heard good things about this one! I'm a little nervous that it will step on my toes! 👀😆

• Overwhelmed Mom by Jamie Erickson @unlikely_homeschool - I have read Jamie's other books and have always enjoyed her writing! Her book, Homeschool Bravely, has been especially encouraging to me!

🌻Books that I've read and enjoyed:

• The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff

• Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

🌻 Books everyone should read for fun! ☺️

• The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth Brower - I can't talk enough about this series!! It's like a modern day classic!

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - If you're like me and the thought of trying to read the actual book hurts your head, I recommend giving the audiobook a try!! The humor is delightful! 😍

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@blessedwithmotherhood
@juiceboxhomeschool
@brittsbookbin
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@thisnewday_
@beautyof_homeschool

#motherseducation #momreads #homeschoolbooks #booksformom #livingbooksformoms #selfeducation #mombooklist

✨ Does laying on spikes actually work? 🤣

It does! We love our @pranamat! 💕

The design of the mat works like a form of acupuncture that promotes blood flow to areas that need it most. This allows muscles to heal and has other healthy benefits like improved sleep quality.

Some benefits I've experienced:

✨ Released tension in muscles in shoulders and lower back
✨ I enjoy using the pillow when I have a headache and it helps to release the pressure.

I love that it's so easy to implement throughout the day! 😍

👋🏽 You can use the discount code: THISNEWDAY

➡️ Have you used a Prana Mat?

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#pranamat #holistichealth #relaxationtips #momtime

✨ Does laying on spikes actually work? 🤣

It does! We love our @pranamat! 💕

The design of the mat works like a form of acupuncture that promotes blood flow to areas that need it most. This allows muscles to heal and has other healthy benefits like improved sleep quality.

Some benefits I've experienced:

✨ Released tension in muscles in shoulders and lower back
✨ I enjoy using the pillow when I have a headache and it helps to release the pressure.

I love that it's so easy to implement throughout the day! 😍

👋🏽 You can use the discount code: THISNEWDAY

➡️ Have you used a Prana Mat?

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#pranamat #holistichealth #relaxationtips #momtime

Get your free book list for August ⤵️

☀️ This August list contains a mixture of light-hearted and true story suggestions!

➡️ Comment the word "August" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#augustreading #readingcalendar #augustpicturebooks #picturebooksforaugust #monthlybooklist #booksforsummer #summerpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

Get your free book list for August ⤵️

☀️ This August list contains a mixture of light-hearted and true story suggestions!

➡️ Comment the word "August" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#augustreading #readingcalendar #augustpicturebooks #picturebooksforaugust #monthlybooklist #booksforsummer #summerpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

✨ What are you hoping to read aloud this school year?

Here is our hopeful list:

👋🏽For our homeschool curriculum:

☀️Heidi
☀️Little Pilgrim's Progress
☀️Trumpet of the Swan
☀️The Story of Rolf
☀️The Birchbark House
☀️Children of the Longhouse
☀️Squanto Friend of Pilgrims
☀️Sign of the Beaver

👋🏽For fun!

🌸 Books 2 and 3 of the Wilderking Trilogy
🌸 The Children of Noisy Village
🌸 The Amazing Adventures of Blueberry Girl
🌸 Lepunia
🌸 Mountain Born
🌸 Adventures with Waffles
🌸 Canyon Quest
🌸 Trapped in the Tunnel

➡️ Today's post is part of our #livingbooklegacy group, where we share topical book posts every Wednesday!

Check out my friend's posts:

@playinghomeschool
@thisnewday_
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@beautyof_homeschool
@brittsbookbin
@juiceboxhomeschool
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@thesewildknights

✨ What are you hoping to read aloud this school year?

Here is our hopeful list:

👋🏽For our homeschool curriculum:

☀️Heidi
☀️Little Pilgrim's Progress
☀️Trumpet of the Swan
☀️The Story of Rolf
☀️The Birchbark House
☀️Children of the Longhouse
☀️Squanto Friend of Pilgrims
☀️Sign of the Beaver

👋🏽For fun!

🌸 Books 2 and 3 of the Wilderking Trilogy
🌸 The Children of Noisy Village
🌸 The Amazing Adventures of Blueberry Girl
🌸 Lepunia
🌸 Mountain Born
🌸 Adventures with Waffles
🌸 Canyon Quest
🌸 Trapped in the Tunnel

➡️ Today's post is part of our #livingbooklegacy group, where we share topical book posts every Wednesday!

Check out my friend's posts:

@playinghomeschool
@thisnewday_
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@beautyof_homeschool
@brittsbookbin
@juiceboxhomeschool
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@thesewildknights

❤️ CLOSED❤️

✨ G I V E A W A Y ✨

I am so excited to team up with @10ofthoseusa to give away a beautiful set of Patricia St. John books! 💕

Patricia is such a talented author and has written so many beautiful stories for kids!

➡️ The giveaway: One person will win a boxed set of her books!

👋🏽 How to enter:

1. Follow @thisnewday_ and @10ofthoseusa

2. Comment with the title of a favorite read aloud

3. Share in your stories and tag @thisnewday_
(if you have a private account, please DM me a screenshot of your story)

Bonus entries: Tag some friends in the comments.

That's it! ✨

Details: The giveaway will end on Thursday, August 7 at 11 p.m. and the winner will be chosen the next day.

This giveaway is not sponsored by Meta or affiliates. You must be a U.S. resident and be over 18 to enter.

❤️ CLOSED❤️

✨ G I V E A W A Y ✨

I am so excited to team up with @10ofthoseusa to give away a beautiful set of Patricia St. John books! 💕

Patricia is such a talented author and has written so many beautiful stories for kids!

➡️ The giveaway: One person will win a boxed set of her books!

👋🏽 How to enter:

1. Follow @thisnewday_ and @10ofthoseusa

2. Comment with the title of a favorite read aloud

3. Share in your stories and tag @thisnewday_
(if you have a private account, please DM me a screenshot of your story)

Bonus entries: Tag some friends in the comments.

That's it! ✨

Details: The giveaway will end on Thursday, August 7 at 11 p.m. and the winner will be chosen the next day.

This giveaway is not sponsored by Meta or affiliates. You must be a U.S. resident and be over 18 to enter.

👏🏽 July Reads & August Hopefuls 👏🏽

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ Five Stars:

• A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Angela Bell

• Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming - Five Stars for the writing style

• Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

⭐ Four Stars:

• Miss Austen by

• The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox

• Anne of Avonlea and Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery

⭐ Three Stars:

• Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep

• The Roads We Follow and The Voices We Find by Nicole Deese

➡️ What was your favorite read in July?

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#julyreads #christianfiction #booksforwomen #bookstagram #fivestarreads

👏🏽 July Reads & August Hopefuls 👏🏽

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ Five Stars:

• A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Angela Bell

• Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming - Five Stars for the writing style

• Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

⭐ Four Stars:

• Miss Austen by

• The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox

• Anne of Avonlea and Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery

⭐ Three Stars:

• Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep

• The Roads We Follow and The Voices We Find by Nicole Deese

➡️ What was your favorite read in July?

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#julyreads #christianfiction #booksforwomen #bookstagram #fivestarreads

Collecting books for our home library is definitely one of my favorite hobbies! 😆

But how do you choose which books to purchase?

I usually ask myself these five questions -

1. Is the story full of beauty, truth and goodness?
2. Are the stories living?
3. Is this a book we will want to revisit often?
4. Does it fit with a curriculum we are using?
5. Does it fit our budget?

➡️I'd love to hear how you decide?

My #livingbooklegacy book group friends are also sharing about how they choose their books:

@juiceboxhomeschool
@blessedwithmotherhood
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@livingbrighthomeschool

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#homelibrary #purchasingbooks #booksathome #readaloudfamily #libraryathome

Collecting books for our home library is definitely one of my favorite hobbies! 😆

But how do you choose which books to purchase?

I usually ask myself these five questions -

1. Is the story full of beauty, truth and goodness?
2. Are the stories living?
3. Is this a book we will want to revisit often?
4. Does it fit with a curriculum we are using?
5. Does it fit our budget?

➡️I'd love to hear how you decide?

My #livingbooklegacy book group friends are also sharing about how they choose their books:

@juiceboxhomeschool
@blessedwithmotherhood
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@livingbrighthomeschool

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#homelibrary #purchasingbooks #booksathome #readaloudfamily #libraryathome

✨ Illustrator Spotlight ✨

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing about favorite illustrators.

I know I have previously mentioned the work of Torben Kuhlmann @torben_kuhlmann_illustration but his books are always worth mentioning!!! 🤩

Through the years we have enjoyed collecting and reading the Mouse Adventures series. Each book is set in a different historical time period and follows a well-known historical figure.

These are the books we currently have - a book on Amelia Earhart also released this year!

☀️ Einstein - The Fantastic Journey of a Mouse Through Space and Time

☀️ Armstrong - The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

☀️ Edison - The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure

☀️ Lindbergh - A Tale of a Flying Mouse

➡️ Have you ever read any of Torben's books?

For more illustrator suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@blessedwithmotherhood
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@juiceboxhomeschool
@treasuredhourbookshop
@delightfullyfeastingpress

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#torbenkuhlmann #illustratorspotlight #illustrationsforkids #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #historicalpicturebooks #historyforkids #readaloud #readalouds

✨ Illustrator Spotlight ✨

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing about favorite illustrators.

I know I have previously mentioned the work of Torben Kuhlmann @torben_kuhlmann_illustration but his books are always worth mentioning!!! 🤩

Through the years we have enjoyed collecting and reading the Mouse Adventures series. Each book is set in a different historical time period and follows a well-known historical figure.

These are the books we currently have - a book on Amelia Earhart also released this year!

☀️ Einstein - The Fantastic Journey of a Mouse Through Space and Time

☀️ Armstrong - The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

☀️ Edison - The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure

☀️ Lindbergh - A Tale of a Flying Mouse

➡️ Have you ever read any of Torben's books?

For more illustrator suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@blessedwithmotherhood
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@juiceboxhomeschool
@treasuredhourbookshop
@delightfullyfeastingpress

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#torbenkuhlmann #illustratorspotlight #illustrationsforkids #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #historicalpicturebooks #historyforkids #readaloud #readalouds

👏🏽 Who's joining me?

Better late than never! I could not decide which book to read in our group this month!! 🫠 But I'm so excited to read...

✨ A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Angela Bell

I cheated and began reading already! ☺️ The writing is witty and hilarious! I think it will be a fun read!

➡️ If you want a copy for yourself, the book is currently less than $10 as part of Prime Days.

🎉 Will you join me this month? Let me know in the comments!

👏🏽 Who's joining me?

Better late than never! I could not decide which book to read in our group this month!! 🫠 But I'm so excited to read...

✨ A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Angela Bell

I cheated and began reading already! ☺️ The writing is witty and hilarious! I think it will be a fun read!

➡️ If you want a copy for yourself, the book is currently less than $10 as part of Prime Days.

🎉 Will you join me this month? Let me know in the comments!

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing our favorite nature books!! I love this topic because the books are always so beautiful to look at!! 😍

Here are a few of our family favorites:

🌿 Into the Forest - this book shares info about all types of tree and the illustrations are gorgeous!

🌿 What's Inside (Caterpillar Cocoon, Bird's Nest, Flower) Series - I have never seen more gorgeous picture books! These are a definite favorite!

🌿 Over and Under Series - there are so many books available in this series for all different biomes!

🌿 Nesting by Henry Cole - Henry has several books available, we also enjoyed his Beaver book. His drawings are stunning!

🌿 Watercolor With Me series - there is also an ocean book available that is on my list to get! These books are wonderful for beginner watercolor artist!

🌿 Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw - this is such a fun story about a fox who goes on a nature hike!

🌿 The Curious Nature Guide - this book is full of sketches, poems, photos, artwork, and all things nature!

➡️ I'd love to know if you have a favorite nature book!

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@blessedwithmotherhood
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@juiceboxhomeschool
@brave.little.learners

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing our favorite nature books!! I love this topic because the books are always so beautiful to look at!! 😍

Here are a few of our family favorites:

🌿 Into the Forest - this book shares info about all types of tree and the illustrations are gorgeous!

🌿 What's Inside (Caterpillar Cocoon, Bird's Nest, Flower) Series - I have never seen more gorgeous picture books! These are a definite favorite!

🌿 Over and Under Series - there are so many books available in this series for all different biomes!

🌿 Nesting by Henry Cole - Henry has several books available, we also enjoyed his Beaver book. His drawings are stunning!

🌿 Watercolor With Me series - there is also an ocean book available that is on my list to get! These books are wonderful for beginner watercolor artist!

🌿 Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw - this is such a fun story about a fox who goes on a nature hike!

🌿 The Curious Nature Guide - this book is full of sketches, poems, photos, artwork, and all things nature!

➡️ I'd love to know if you have a favorite nature book!

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@blessedwithmotherhood
@agoodbookhunt
@treasuredhourbookshop
@juiceboxhomeschool
@brave.little.learners

Are you team beach or team mountains?☺️⤵️

Our family enjoys both, but we definitely prefer any activities around water. ☀️

Today our #livingbooklegacy group is sharing books about the ocean.

I have an entire book list that includes all of our favorites! There are so many amazing books! 💞
➡️ Comment "Ocean" to receive a link straight to your inbox!

Here is the list of the ones I shared today:

🌊 Yoshi and the Ocean

🌊 Working Boats

🌊 Inky the Octopus

🌊 Andre the Famous Harbor Seal

🌊 Sunrise Summer

🌊 Rescuing Titanic

🌊 Shimmer and Splash

🌊 The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

🌊 Night of the Moonjellies

➡️ Do you have a favorite ocean book?

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@agoodbookhunt
@brittsbookbin
@juiceboxhomeschool
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@treasuredhourbookshop

Are you team beach or team mountains?☺️⤵️

Our family enjoys both, but we definitely prefer any activities around water. ☀️

Today our #livingbooklegacy group is sharing books about the ocean.

I have an entire book list that includes all of our favorites! There are so many amazing books! 💞
➡️ Comment "Ocean" to receive a link straight to your inbox!

Here is the list of the ones I shared today:

🌊 Yoshi and the Ocean

🌊 Working Boats

🌊 Inky the Octopus

🌊 Andre the Famous Harbor Seal

🌊 Sunrise Summer

🌊 Rescuing Titanic

🌊 Shimmer and Splash

🌊 The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

🌊 Night of the Moonjellies

➡️ Do you have a favorite ocean book?

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@agoodbookhunt
@brittsbookbin
@juiceboxhomeschool
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@treasuredhourbookshop

Get your free book list for June ⤵️

☀️ July reminds me of the ocean/beach, warm weather, good food, and traveling!

➡️ Comment the word "July" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#julyreading #readingcalendar #julypicturebooks #picturebooksforjuly #monthlybooklist #booksforsummer #summerpicturebooks #oceanpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

Get your free book list for June ⤵️

☀️ July reminds me of the ocean/beach, warm weather, good food, and traveling!

➡️ Comment the word "July" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#julyreading #readingcalendar #julypicturebooks #picturebooksforjuly #monthlybooklist #booksforsummer #summerpicturebooks #oceanpicturebooks #picturbooksofinstagram

✨June Reads ✨

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ 5 Stars

• These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

⭐ 4 Stars

• No Stone Unturned by

• The Atlas of Untold Stories by Sara Brunsvold

• Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict

• The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese

• In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham

• Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer

⭐ 3 Stars

• The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant

➡️ What was your favorite read in June?

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#junereads #junereadingwrapup #junereading #fictionforwomen

✨June Reads ✨

** Full book reviews for each of the books I read so far this year can be found in my 2025 highlight.

⭐ 5 Stars

• These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

⭐ 4 Stars

• No Stone Unturned by

• The Atlas of Untold Stories by Sara Brunsvold

• Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict

• The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese

• In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham

• Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer

⭐ 3 Stars

• The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant

➡️ What was your favorite read in June?

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#junereads #junereadingwrapup #junereading #fictionforwomen

✨ Summer Reads

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing books that we are hoping to read this summer! ☀️

Reading is such a huge part of our summer!
We enjoy signing up for our local library's summer reading program, listening to audiobooks while we travel, and staying inside with a read aloud during the humid days. 😅

Swipe through to see our summer hopefuls! ➡️

✨ What are you hoping to read this summer?

For more book suggestions check out my friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@blessedwithmotherhood
@thisnewday_
@playinghomeschool
@juiceboxhomeschool
@brave.little.learners
@thesewildknights
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@treasuredhourbookshop
@letthemlovelearning

✨ Summer Reads

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing books that we are hoping to read this summer! ☀️

Reading is such a huge part of our summer!
We enjoy signing up for our local library's summer reading program, listening to audiobooks while we travel, and staying inside with a read aloud during the humid days. 😅

Swipe through to see our summer hopefuls! ➡️

✨ What are you hoping to read this summer?

For more book suggestions check out my friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@blessedwithmotherhood
@thisnewday_
@playinghomeschool
@juiceboxhomeschool
@brave.little.learners
@thesewildknights
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@treasuredhourbookshop
@letthemlovelearning

✨ Book Highlight

👏🏽 The Big Mess - A deliciously funny story about siblings getting along by Justin Whitmel Earley

✨ Description:

Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy, baby brother Moose. No matter how Mouse tries to avoid it, catastrophe strikes whenever Moose comes near, and every “perfect” dessert gets destroyed! Can Mouse learn how to navigate his relationship with his baby brother and come to appreciate Moose’s uniqueness and spirit?

👋🏽 My Thoughts:

We really enjoyed this sweet story about two brothers trying to get along! With two boys in our home the story definitely felt relatable. 😉 As a parent, I appreciated the aspect of learning how to work together to accomplish something great!

➡️ Do you have a favorite book about siblings?

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Thank you to @zonderkidz and @frontgatem for my gifted copy of this book to review. As always, these thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. 💞

✨ Book Highlight

👏🏽 The Big Mess - A deliciously funny story about siblings getting along by Justin Whitmel Earley

✨ Description:

Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy, baby brother Moose. No matter how Mouse tries to avoid it, catastrophe strikes whenever Moose comes near, and every “perfect” dessert gets destroyed! Can Mouse learn how to navigate his relationship with his baby brother and come to appreciate Moose’s uniqueness and spirit?

👋🏽 My Thoughts:

We really enjoyed this sweet story about two brothers trying to get along! With two boys in our home the story definitely felt relatable. 😉 As a parent, I appreciated the aspect of learning how to work together to accomplish something great!

➡️ Do you have a favorite book about siblings?

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Thank you to @zonderkidz and @frontgatem for my gifted copy of this book to review. As always, these thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. 💞

✨ Looking for fun reads this summer?

Summer is one of my favorite times to get caught up on reading! Whether that is for myself or choosing a handful of read alouds for our family. 💞

Swipe through for lists of some of our favorites!

➡️ Do you read more or less during the summer?

➡️ What books would you add?

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing favorite books for summer! Check out my friend's posts for more suggestions:

@brittsbookbin
@playinghomeschool
@thesewildknights
@livingbrighthomeschool
@agoodbookhunt
@letthemlovelearning
@alearningwewillgo
@treasuredhourbookshop

✨ Looking for fun reads this summer?

Summer is one of my favorite times to get caught up on reading! Whether that is for myself or choosing a handful of read alouds for our family. 💞

Swipe through for lists of some of our favorites!

➡️ Do you read more or less during the summer?

➡️ What books would you add?

Today our #livingbooklegacy book group is sharing favorite books for summer! Check out my friend's posts for more suggestions:

@brittsbookbin
@playinghomeschool
@thesewildknights
@livingbrighthomeschool
@agoodbookhunt
@letthemlovelearning
@alearningwewillgo
@treasuredhourbookshop

✨ Have you read these?

➡️ The Fruit of the Spirit Tales

👏🏽 The King Who Found His Self-Control

In the city of Thad, no one is more powerful than King Ira. But Thad has a big problem: Their king has no self-control. When Ira’s anger leads to destruction, Lady Wisdom points the wayward king back to Jesus. After confessing his sins, King Ira is free to serve his people with love, care, and yes, self-control.

🌱 The Farmer Who Chose to Plant Kindness

Hadley the farmer is the nicest guy in the land of Thad. He’s always helping his neighbors or giving to the poor, until one day a seed of selfishness takes root in Hadley’s heart. Suddenly, the once-friendly farmer turns fiendish—and to make things worse, his sinful attitude is “reaping” havoc all over town. Can a chance encounter with one of Thad’s littlest residents help restore the farmer’s kindness?

from @harvesthousepublishers @costiwhinn

👋🏽 We thoroughly enjoyed everything about these stories! Not only do they present Biblical truths, they offer a beautiful storyline and loveable characters as well. I want to visit the community of Thad just to meet them. ☺️

👏🏽 Perfect for ages: 4-8

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Thank you to @harvesthousepublishers for gifting the books for review. As always, these thoughts are honest and my own.

✨ Have you read these?

➡️ The Fruit of the Spirit Tales

👏🏽 The King Who Found His Self-Control

In the city of Thad, no one is more powerful than King Ira. But Thad has a big problem: Their king has no self-control. When Ira’s anger leads to destruction, Lady Wisdom points the wayward king back to Jesus. After confessing his sins, King Ira is free to serve his people with love, care, and yes, self-control.

🌱 The Farmer Who Chose to Plant Kindness

Hadley the farmer is the nicest guy in the land of Thad. He’s always helping his neighbors or giving to the poor, until one day a seed of selfishness takes root in Hadley’s heart. Suddenly, the once-friendly farmer turns fiendish—and to make things worse, his sinful attitude is “reaping” havoc all over town. Can a chance encounter with one of Thad’s littlest residents help restore the farmer’s kindness?

from @harvesthousepublishers @costiwhinn

👋🏽 We thoroughly enjoyed everything about these stories! Not only do they present Biblical truths, they offer a beautiful storyline and loveable characters as well. I want to visit the community of Thad just to meet them. ☺️

👏🏽 Perfect for ages: 4-8

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Thank you to @harvesthousepublishers for gifting the books for review. As always, these thoughts are honest and my own.

✨ Who's joining me in June? ⤵️

After taking a break in May, I'm excited to host another monthly read along!

I'm so excited to read this book by Amanda Dykes! She is one of my favorite authors and this is the only book I haven't read of hers. 💞

➡️ The Book: All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes

*Swipe through to see the description of the book!

👋🏽 I am hosting the group read along exclusively on the FABLE App! It is a fantastic platform to chat about the book as we read together!

How to participate:

.• Download the Fable app and create an account

• Join my book club

• Comment and engage along with others in the group as we read.

• Feel free to read at your own pace

If you'd like to join, comment "June" below and I'll send you all the details! 💕

Let me know in the comments if you will be joining!

I'm excited to read along with you! 🤗

✨ Who's joining me in June? ⤵️

After taking a break in May, I'm excited to host another monthly read along!

I'm so excited to read this book by Amanda Dykes! She is one of my favorite authors and this is the only book I haven't read of hers. 💞

➡️ The Book: All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes

*Swipe through to see the description of the book!

👋🏽 I am hosting the group read along exclusively on the FABLE App! It is a fantastic platform to chat about the book as we read together!

How to participate:

.• Download the Fable app and create an account

• Join my book club

• Comment and engage along with others in the group as we read.

• Feel free to read at your own pace

If you'd like to join, comment "June" below and I'll send you all the details! 💕

Let me know in the comments if you will be joining!

I'm excited to read along with you! 🤗

✨ It's time for summer reading!

Here are a few suggestions for your middle graders:

☀️June - Stranded by Jeff Probst
☀️July - The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
☀️August - The Sherlock Society by James Pontiac

👋🏽 Have you read any of these?

➡️ Comment "summer" to receive my full middle grade book list.

As a Christian home all of our books are filtered through a Biblical worldview. This doesn't mean these books are perfect. They may contain minor language and the characters do make mistakes.

If you ever have any specific questions about a book, feel free to reach out! 💞

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#summerreading #middlegrade #middlegradefiction #booksforsummer #chapterbooks #middlegradebooks #middlegradebookstagram

✨ It's time for summer reading!

Here are a few suggestions for your middle graders:

☀️June - Stranded by Jeff Probst
☀️July - The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
☀️August - The Sherlock Society by James Pontiac

👋🏽 Have you read any of these?

➡️ Comment "summer" to receive my full middle grade book list.

As a Christian home all of our books are filtered through a Biblical worldview. This doesn't mean these books are perfect. They may contain minor language and the characters do make mistakes.

If you ever have any specific questions about a book, feel free to reach out! 💞

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#summerreading #middlegrade #middlegradefiction #booksforsummer #chapterbooks #middlegradebooks #middlegradebookstagram

Get your free book list for June ⤵️

🌷 June reminds me of summer road trips, hiking, warm weather, berry picking, and time with relatives!

➡️ Comment the word "June" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#booksforjune #summerreading #kidsbookstagram
#picturebooksofinstagram #readalouds #booksforsummer

Get your free book list for June ⤵️

🌷 June reminds me of summer road trips, hiking, warm weather, berry picking, and time with relatives!

➡️ Comment the word "June" below and I'll message you a direct link to my book list.

**Also check out my other monthly reading lists!

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#booksforjune #summerreading #kidsbookstagram
#picturebooksofinstagram #readalouds #booksforsummer

✨ What were your favorite read alouds from this past school year?

Here is a list of our top reads (my boys are 8 & 5):

📖 The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
📖 The Sword in the Tree by Clyde Robert Bulla
📖 Castle Diary by Richard Platt
📖 The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
📖 Sir Lancelot the Great by Gerald Morris
📖 Missionary Stories with the Millers by Mildred Martin
📖 When Knights Were Bold by Eva March Tappan
📖 The King's Cadets by Joe Sutphin
📖 The Mansoul Chronicles by Tyler Van Halteren

✨ For more book suggestions, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@agoodbookhunt
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@juiceboxhomeschool
@playinghomeschool
@letthemlovelearning

✨ What were your favorite read alouds from this past school year?

Here is a list of our top reads (my boys are 8 & 5):

📖 The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
📖 The Sword in the Tree by Clyde Robert Bulla
📖 Castle Diary by Richard Platt
📖 The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
📖 Sir Lancelot the Great by Gerald Morris
📖 Missionary Stories with the Millers by Mildred Martin
📖 When Knights Were Bold by Eva March Tappan
📖 The King's Cadets by Joe Sutphin
📖 The Mansoul Chronicles by Tyler Van Halteren

✨ For more book suggestions, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@agoodbookhunt
@delightfullyfeastingpress
@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@juiceboxhomeschool
@playinghomeschool
@letthemlovelearning

✨ Unboxing ✨

➡️ Homeschool Languages Spanish 1

My oldest has shown so much interest in learning Spanish so I am so excited to add some language study into our homeschool next year! 💞

@homeschool.languages is such a gentle approach for younger ages! The courses are designed for grades preschool through fifth. Just look at all of the fun games and activities they provide! 👀🥰

We can't wait to jump in!

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#homeschoolfamily #homeschoollanguages #curriculumpicks #curriculumunboxing #spanishforkids

✨ Unboxing ✨

➡️ Homeschool Languages Spanish 1

My oldest has shown so much interest in learning Spanish so I am so excited to add some language study into our homeschool next year! 💞

@homeschool.languages is such a gentle approach for younger ages! The courses are designed for grades preschool through fifth. Just look at all of the fun games and activities they provide! 👀🥰

We can't wait to jump in!

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#homeschoolfamily #homeschoollanguages #curriculumpicks #curriculumunboxing #spanishforkids

✨ Cultivating Sharing & Generosity

Today in our #livingbooklegacy book group, we are sharing our favorite books about generosity.

Here are some of our family favorites:

🌸 My Rows and Piles of Coins by Tololwa M. Mollel

🌸 Harvey Hare, Postman Extrordinaire by Bernadette Watts

🌸 Nora's Ark by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock

🌸 Blizzard by John Rocco

🌸 Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

🌸 Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora

🌸 Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming

🌸 Rivka's Presents by Laurie Wallmark

🌸 The Story Blanket by Ferida Wolf

➡️ What books would you add to the list?

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@agoodbookhunt

✨ Cultivating Sharing & Generosity

Today in our #livingbooklegacy book group, we are sharing our favorite books about generosity.

Here are some of our family favorites:

🌸 My Rows and Piles of Coins by Tololwa M. Mollel

🌸 Harvey Hare, Postman Extrordinaire by Bernadette Watts

🌸 Nora's Ark by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock

🌸 Blizzard by John Rocco

🌸 Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

🌸 Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora

🌸 Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming

🌸 Rivka's Presents by Laurie Wallmark

🌸 The Story Blanket by Ferida Wolf

➡️ What books would you add to the list?

For more book suggestions, check out my friend's posts:

@brittsbookbin
@thisnewday_
@agoodbookhunt

✨ 2025-2026 Family Subjects ✨

Ahhh!!! Seeing all of these wonderful books makes me so excited for our new school year. 💞

✨ Morning Time:
We will be using @agentlefeast as our spine curriculum this year. Their morning time plans are beautiful and will cover all of our Bible and beauty subjects:

• Bible Reading and Memorization
• Hymn, Art, & Composer Study
• Fables
• Read Alouds
• Nature Study

I am adding in early church history from @generations.ministries and a few missionary studies.

✨ Science:

• We will be doing a unit on Space from @thegoodandthebeautiful

• We will also be reading through the God Made Me unit from @generations.ministries and reading living books alongside as we discuss various topics.

✨ History:

We will be using @agentlefeast as our history spine. We are doing Cycle One which covers early American History.

I am so excited to study this time period with my boys and am looking forward to diving into the wonderful book list!

✨ Geography:

Because we are studying early American History, our geography will be centered around the 50 states.

I will be using my new literature guide, Read Through the USA, that I will be releasing soon!!!! 👀☺️

➡️ I'd love to hear what curriculum you are using for these subjects!!

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#curriculumpicks #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolfamily #agentlefeast #historycurriculum

✨ 2025-2026 Family Subjects ✨

Ahhh!!! Seeing all of these wonderful books makes me so excited for our new school year. 💞

✨ Morning Time:
We will be using @agentlefeast as our spine curriculum this year. Their morning time plans are beautiful and will cover all of our Bible and beauty subjects:

• Bible Reading and Memorization
• Hymn, Art, & Composer Study
• Fables
• Read Alouds
• Nature Study

I am adding in early church history from @generations.ministries and a few missionary studies.

✨ Science:

• We will be doing a unit on Space from @thegoodandthebeautiful

• We will also be reading through the God Made Me unit from @generations.ministries and reading living books alongside as we discuss various topics.

✨ History:

We will be using @agentlefeast as our history spine. We are doing Cycle One which covers early American History.

I am so excited to study this time period with my boys and am looking forward to diving into the wonderful book list!

✨ Geography:

Because we are studying early American History, our geography will be centered around the 50 states.

I will be using my new literature guide, Read Through the USA, that I will be releasing soon!!!! 👀☺️

➡️ I'd love to hear what curriculum you are using for these subjects!!

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#curriculumpicks #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolfamily #agentlefeast #historycurriculum

✨ Do you have a favorite classic ⤵️

Today in our #livingbooklegacy group we are sharing favorite classic books. Here are some of ours:

✨ Classics for Babies:

• The Poky Little Puppy
• Corduroy
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Goodnight Moon

✨ Classics for Littles:

• Winnie-the-Pooh
• Milly-Molly-Mandy
• Beatrix Potter
• Burgess Books
• Charlotte's Web
• Trumpet of the Swan
• Mr. Popper's Penguins
• A Bear Called Paddington

✨ Classics for Middles:

• The Boxcar Children
• The Railway Children
• Caddie Woodlawn
• Sign of the Beaver
• Old Yeller
• Heidi
• The Secret Garden
• Little House in the Big Woods
• Swiss Family Robinson
• Pollyanna
• Sarah Plain and Tall
• Anne of Green Gables

✨ Classics for Women:

• Books by Jane Austen
• Jane Eyre
• Little Women
• Silas Marner
• The Hiding Place
• North and South

➡️ Comment "read" for a free list of all of these books and more!

For more suggestions for classics, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@delightfullyfeastingpress
@treasuredhourbookshop
@brittsbookbin
@brave.little.learners
@alearningwewillgo
@blessedwithmotherhood
@livingbrighthomeschool

✨ Do you have a favorite classic ⤵️

Today in our #livingbooklegacy group we are sharing favorite classic books. Here are some of ours:

✨ Classics for Babies:

• The Poky Little Puppy
• Corduroy
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Goodnight Moon

✨ Classics for Littles:

• Winnie-the-Pooh
• Milly-Molly-Mandy
• Beatrix Potter
• Burgess Books
• Charlotte's Web
• Trumpet of the Swan
• Mr. Popper's Penguins
• A Bear Called Paddington

✨ Classics for Middles:

• The Boxcar Children
• The Railway Children
• Caddie Woodlawn
• Sign of the Beaver
• Old Yeller
• Heidi
• The Secret Garden
• Little House in the Big Woods
• Swiss Family Robinson
• Pollyanna
• Sarah Plain and Tall
• Anne of Green Gables

✨ Classics for Women:

• Books by Jane Austen
• Jane Eyre
• Little Women
• Silas Marner
• The Hiding Place
• North and South

➡️ Comment "read" for a free list of all of these books and more!

For more suggestions for classics, check out my #livingbooklegacy friend's posts:

@delightfullyfeastingpress
@treasuredhourbookshop
@brittsbookbin
@brave.little.learners
@alearningwewillgo
@blessedwithmotherhood
@livingbrighthomeschool

✨ 2025-2026 Independent Subjects

I will be sharing our family subjects soon, but here is a quick peek at our individual (independent from other students) language arts and math for next year.

First Grade:

🌸 Math and Language Arts from @thegoodandthebeautiful

🌸 Handwriting from @lwtears

🌸 Phonics from Explode the Code

Third Grade:

🌸 Math, Language Arts, Spelling and Handwriting from @thegoodandthebeautiful

🌸 Phonics from Explode the Code

🌸 Bible study/devotions - God's Big Story Volume 1 from @generations.ministries

➡️ Have you used any of this curriculum?

➡️ What are you using this year?

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.

#curriculumpicks #curriculum #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolfordiscipleship #curriculumunboxing

✨ 2025-2026 Independent Subjects

I will be sharing our family subjects soon, but here is a quick peek at our individual (independent from other students) language arts and math for next year.

First Grade:

🌸 Math and Language Arts from @thegoodandthebeautiful

🌸 Handwriting from @lwtears

🌸 Phonics from Explode the Code

Third Grade:

🌸 Math, Language Arts, Spelling and Handwriting from @thegoodandthebeautiful

🌸 Phonics from Explode the Code

🌸 Bible study/devotions - God's Big Story Volume 1 from @generations.ministries

➡️ Have you used any of this curriculum?

➡️ What are you using this year?

.

.

#curriculumpicks #curriculum #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolfordiscipleship #curriculumunboxing

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How to Build Your Own Home Library Guide

This simple guide outlines some of the things I have personally learned while building our home library. We now own over 1,500 books in our home and in this guide I share all my tips on how to do this for your own home.

This guide includes:

- Strategies to help you think through which books to purchase.

- Help getting your shelves ready

- Tips on where to source book suggestions

- Places to purchase books

- And lots more!

** This is a digital product. You will not receive a physical item.

How to Build Your Own Home Library

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