My mom photoshopped this image of the family from a few recent photos.
Andy, Amy, Ryan (4) and Jacob (2) and baby #3 due May 13, 2010.
For a while, I have had in the margin to the right a few books that recommend books for kids.
Today I found two more recommended by Scott Bucko, a fellow student at Regent College when I was there.
Kathryn Lindskoog
Gladys Hunt
See also Parents Guide to Children's Literature by Anna M Blanch
Here are the three we already use:
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
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
Foreword by Robert Coles. More suggested books to read–theme is building character. These are books with positive morals.
Ryan left his stuffed animal Fanny the Fox at church tonight.
Amy: She can sleep at church.
Ryan: Oh, no, she will be cold.
Amy: Someone at church will cover her up. Mr. Dave is there for choir practice. He'll cover her up.
Ryan: No, they will think she's pretend!