Growing up approaching fall meant more than back to school. It meant apple picking with pies, cider, applesauce, and other tasty treats. We simply headed to the backyard and started grabbing the ripe fruit from trees my great-grandfather planted. Fall … Continue reading →
Last spring I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce Maynard at a book fair and learning about her books for new and struggling readers. The faith-based stories of Sunday Bells Publications are designed for young children who are just learning … Continue reading →
Auditions for the next American Idol season have begun. I used to be a huge fan of the show, but become less of one each year. Still somehow, it’s like a train wreck that I can’t quit looking at for … Continue reading →
I’ve been reading and blogging about the story of Sundar Singh recently. It is a story full of elements that engage kids–mountain crossings, cobras, misbehaving in school, and even attempted murder! So for this month I thought I would do a … Continue reading →
Are you a person who is driven by so many goals and expectations that you find little time to do anything for the pure joy of doing it? I doubt that this is a pattern that fits everyone, but I am learning … Continue reading →
We’ve been looking at ways to find great books for Christian kids. I posted an overview of the topic here. One thing to keep in mind is the tone of the book. For the purpose of this post, let’s define … Continue reading →