Age: 4+
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Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett, written in 1993.
Age 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Stunning illustrations ***** Trolls who are really just like mischievous kids ***** A side story featuring a hedgehog unfolding on every page ***** Lovely glimpse at a family’s Christmas ***** Zero screens ***** Positive… Continue reading
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The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart, Pictures by David Small. Written in 1997.
Age: 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Creating beauty and hope instead of adding to misery: ***** Historical value: ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being… Continue reading
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Time of Wonder, by Robert McCloskey. Written in 1957.
Age: 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Stunning, gentle illustrations of a magical summer in a time gone by ***** Adventures, including exploring after a hurricane ***** Quiet faith and optimism ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G.… Continue reading
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The Five Chinese Brothers, by Claire Huchet Bishop and Kurt Wiese. Written in 1938.
Age: 4-8+ Particulars (Out of 5): Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This book is a hoot. It’s been delighting children, including my children and grandchildren,… Continue reading
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White Snow, Bright Snow, by Alvin Tresselt, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin. Written in 1947.
Age: 4-8 Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Alcohol: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This lovely book, perfect for reading aloud, won the Caldecott Medal in 1948. It was also named an… Continue reading
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One-Minute Bedtime Stories, by Shari Lewis, illustrated by Art Cumings. Written in 1982.
Age 4-10 Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Alcohol: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This book is a hoot! My kids loved it, and now my grandchildren love having it read to… Continue reading
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Tea With Milk, by Allen Say, written in 1999.
Age: 4+ Positive role models: ***** Alcohol or drugs: None. Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This is not just a sweet story, but a… Continue reading
