Homeschool Mom for 25 years- these books are classics worth owning
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Classic Picture Books
Children’s chapter books
Historical Fiction
Classic Picture Books
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A lovely book. Your children will love this glance into a simple and satisfying life.
Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall
The artwork is wonderful and the stories are delightful and witty. Slightly longer stories
Beatrix Potter Originals
Humorous and delightful. Your children will love it
The Napping House Pages 1-29 - Flip PDF Download
A sweet simple walk through history
The Little House Board Book - Burton, Virginia Lee
Quaint illustrations and amusing tale
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel - Books
I was delighted with this book as a child and again, just as much reading it to my children
Katy No-Pocket (Sandpiper) - Books
Each of his books is delightful, but these three are my favorites
Robert McCloskey
A sweet look at making the world around you more beautiful
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Beautiful artwork and sweet stories
Ezra Jack Keats: books
My children loved this book growing up! Especially when dad reads it
Caps for Sale Book by Esphyr Slobodkina
Children’s chapter books
Great for read aloud time for the whole family or independent reading around a fourth grade level and up
Come meet Heidi on the Swiss Alps and she will delight your heart!
My absolute favorite book to read to my children. It is so heartwarming.
Bonus: did you know there are two more books written about Heidi growing up? Written by Spyri’s translator ...
Heidi (Heidi, #1-2) by Johanna Spyri
This is a great one for children just getting into chapter books. It’s a shorter read and has delightful humor!
Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson
This book does not get the attention it deserves. Adventurous and heartwarming! The kids love it as much as I do
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
A family of children talk their mother into letting them spend the summer camping on a nearby island. Wonderful!
Swallows and Amazons - Ransome, Arthur: Books
A true classic- full of humor and adventure
The Wind in the Willows: Grahame 9780689713101
The whole series is wonderful, and Farmer Boy is my very favorite!
Farmer Boy: The Beloved Little House Classic
I delighted in these books when my children were young and I cannot wait to read them again to my grandchildren.
List of books by author A.A. Milne
An exciting series your children (especially boys) will enjoy!
Little Britches - Ralph Moody
Similar to a Little House book, this is every bit as delightful. Caddie is full of spunk and adventure. The sequel (Caddie Woodlawn’s Family) is great too
Caddie Woodlawn: Brink, Carol Ryrie: 9781416940289
Hilarious and endearing- this book will make you laugh
Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
Historical Fiction
Wonderful depiction of both American and Canadian Settlers perspectives during the French and Indian War. I loved historical Fiction!
Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green
Henty was an amazing author. His characters are solid and full of integrity. This is a memorable way to learn the history of Egypt
The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt
Another amazing historical fiction by GA Henty
With Lee in Virginia - G. A. Henty, Gordon Browne
Early American history for younger children. A short chapter book that shows the danger, but in a gentle way
The Courage of Sarah Noble - Books
Early American history for younger students. A shorter chapter book. Great as a read aloud or independent
Walter D. Edmonds, Paul Lantz - The Matchlock Gun
Wonderful historical fiction. Great as a read aloud or independent reading
The Door in the Wall: (Newbery Medal Winner)
My children loved this book and always want their own copy
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
Dad read this to us and we all loved it!
A Night Divided (Scholastic Gold) by Nielsen
What an amazing story and glimpse into history
Amos Fortune, Free Man
This little girl will melt your heart. Read the whole series as she grows up and expands her family
