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Lily, by Abigail Thomas. Illustrations by William Low. Written in 1994.
Age: 3+ Particulars (Out of 5): For anyone who has ever moved, no matter what your age ***** Beautiful illustrations ***** Gripper of a story ***** So sweet ***** Ends right ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated… Continue reading
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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 Shirley Hughes Christmas
Age: 2+ Particulars: Suspenseful search when a beloved toy goes missing (happy ending!) ***** Sweet families ***** Lovely glimpse at three families’ Christmases ***** Zero screens ***** Families doing things together: ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references:… Continue reading
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I Like Winter, by Lois Lenski. Written in 1950.
Age: 0+ Particulars (Out of 5): Happy little song included in the book ***** Kids having fun playing outside and decorating inside ***** Zero screens ***** Celebrating winter holidays including Christmas and Valentine’s Day ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual… Continue reading
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Peter Spier’s Christmas! By Peter Spier, written in 1983.
Age: 5+ Particulars (Out of 5): Happy family ***** Lovely glimpse at a family’s delightful Christmas ***** Zero screens ***** Involved, interested, excited, active, connected kids: ***** Positive role models ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated… 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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The Mitten, Adapted and Illustrated by Jan Brett. Written in 1989.
Age: 1-6 Beautiful folk art: ***** Happy woodland creatures ***** Inappropriate language: None. Sexual references: None. Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. Jan Brett has the particular talent of creating gentle and beautiful… Continue reading
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McDuff Moves In, by Rosemary Wells. Pictures by Susan Jeffers. Written in 1997.
Age: 3+ Cutest dog ever: ***** 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 crowd pleaser, widely loved by my children and grandchildren. It’s… Continue reading
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The Little Auto, by Lois Lenski. Written in 1934.
Age: 2+ Simple, relatable illustrations ***** Happy story ***** 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 children loved this book. Now my two-year-old grandson, who loves… Continue reading
