Betsy-Tacy

Wonderful book on girls' friendships.  Like the simplicity (and at the same time, complexity) of their play.  Excellent introduction to chapter books for young readers.  Yena loves these books!

The thing i love about these books is the adventures and fun Betsy and Tacy have.-- Yena 

Betsy-Tacy and Tib

Fun book for girls!  They can be naughty and nice, but always enjoyable.  It's the kind of book that stays with you and becomes part of you (it's also part of a series so don't neglect the others).  You can grow with Betsy, Tacy and Tib.  Good for a history supplement too (19th-20th century). - Mom

Waiting for Wings

So bright and colorful!  A perfect read for spring.  Goes well with a study of butterflies and life cycles, and flowers.  The art lends itself easily to "copywork".  Has a sampling of butterfly and flower identification.

Easter Parade

While there is nothing in this book that speaks to the religious origins of Easter, this book is sweet and appealing.  Great book for Dad to read to and with his daughter. - Mom

Things to Do With Dad

There's lots of things to do with Dad here.  My favorite is "How to Turn the Kitchen Into Dad's Diner". - Yena, 8

The Tale of Tricky Fox

"Don't pretend that something is different from what it is." - Yena, 8

A Time to Keep

This book is beautiful.  I love it for the old-fashioned ideas you can use to celebrate the seasons and holidays in your home.  Tasha Tudor's illustrations, of course, are always lovely.  Makes you want to live *in* the book, if you could :).  A Time to Keep is a keeper.  - Mom

The Mitten by Jim Aylesworth

When the mouse tried to fit in, he fit but the others, when they took a big breath, the mitten broke.  - Yena, 8

Aunt Pitty Patty's Piggy

No one would help her until she came to Farmer Brown.  - Yena, 8

Cork and Fuzz

How they fought was kind of cute.  - Yena, 8

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Hanna's Christmas

I wish I had known about this book before!  Written by fellow homeschooling mom Melissa Wiley for the Hanna Andersson company in 2001, it is an utterly charming book that tells about family, home, and Christmas!  It was also a joy to learn about Swedish traditions while reading this book.  I'd buy one except it's now a collectible so yikes, pricey!