book-reviews
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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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A Time to Keep, by Tasha Tudor. Written in 1977.
Age: 2+ Particulars (Out of 5): Families and lovely traditions ***** Pictures of a good, happy life ***** Imagination, creativity and the joy of nature ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are… Continue reading
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Eloise Wilkin Stories, Pictures by Eloise Wilkin. A collection from 1948-1958.
Age: 0+ Particulars (Out of 5): Sweet, sweet toddlers and animals: ***** Pictures of a good and happy life ***** Love for God and his creation ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are… Continue reading
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Understood Betsy, by Dorothy Canfield, illustrations by Catherine Barnes. Written in 1916.
Age: 10+ Pure happiness at the end ***** Beautiful story ***** 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 read aloud. My copy was printed in 1946,… Continue reading
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Bunny Cakes, written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Written in 1997.
Age: 2-6 Particulars (Out of 5): Problem solving, kindness, humor ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. Poor Max! He’s just a little kid who loves… Continue reading
