We recently posted our thoughts about waiting for the proper time to introduce classic read aloud chapter books to our little ones. One of the suggestions we made was to read aloud the original versions of such books for the enjoyment of the whole family. Most probably, you've seen some abridged, simplified, or Disney-fied versions of  the following titles. Let me tell you, … [Read more...]

Photo credit: Wikimedia.org All Saints' Day is a great opportunity for us parents to introduce our children to different saints as part of sharing our Catholic faith with them. Using children's books about saints, we can take a peek into the lives of these holy people and talk about how we can emulate them in our own day-to-day activities. Instead of joining commercial … [Read more...]

I previously wrote about the series books under my 6-year-old’s bed. Today, I’ll share with you some more chapter books that she keeps under her bed and that somehow always get back to the "being read" rotation. Though boys may also enjoy these books, I think that having female protagonists make these stories more attractive to little girls. So, without further ado, here is … [Read more...]