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How to choose which books to get at the library

I request books from the Durham County Library online–often 25 at a time since that is the max–to read to Ryan (3) and Jacob (1).  I use the following reference books for suggestions on what to get. 

  • Jim Trelease: The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition

    Jim Trelease: The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition

    A must! This books tells you why you should read to you kids. It is inspiring! And it tells you what books are the best books to read for each life-stage.

  • Mary Ruth Wilkinson & Heidi Wilkinson Teel: A Time to Read: Good Books for Growing Readers

    Mary Ruth Wilkinson & Heidi Wilkinson Teel: A Time to Read: Good Books for Growing Readers

    More recommended books by Regent College professor Loren Wilkinson's wife Mary Ruth. Additional subtitle: "For those who love books, children and God."

  • William Kilpatrick and Gregory and Suzanne M. Wolfe: Books That Build Character: A Guide to Teaching Your Child Moral Values Through Stories

    William Kilpatrick and Gregory and Suzanne M. Wolfe: Books That Build Character: A Guide to Teaching Your Child Moral Values Through Stories

    Foreword by Robert Coles. More suggested books to read–theme is building character. These are books with positive morals.

  • See also some of the lists of the books I have ordered in the past in my Books category. Amy also checks out puzzles at the library which is another good idea.