I am increasingly convinced of the necessity and power of books to build knowledge, evoke emotion, and stimulate moral reasoning in a well-written, handsomely published, and engaging manner.  Whether you’re a parent wanting to spend more time reading aloud as a family or hoping to supplement your child’s education with some worthwhile reading, or whether you are looking to bolster your homeschool curriculum, there is a wealth of wonderful books and helpful information. Here are some resources by way of lists, enthusiasts, publishers, and other book sources.

• Beautiful Feet Books History through literature.
• Bethlehem Books Books to stir the imagination! Historical fiction and biography for all ages.
• Classical Reader Find the best reading books for your K-12 students.
• Lamplighter Building Christ-like character . . . one story at a time.
• Loyal Books Free public domain audio books and ebook downloads.
• Read-Aloud Revival Start a tradition of reading together as a family.
• Simply Charlotte Mason Bookfinder
• Storyformed Celebrate the soul-forming power of imagination, story, and beauty.
• Story Warren Allies in imagination.

Click here for some of my personal recommendations for parents and home educators.

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown. I loved this story even before we had kids. It’s a beautiful illustration of the lengths a mother will go to in loving her child. A great picture of God’s love for us. (toddler to lower elementary)