by K.A. Ramstad | Jul 29, 2022 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Birds of the Air, by S.E.M. Ishida and illustrated by Wendy Tan, is a beautiful story of how God values even the seemingly insignificant. The pages are filled with neon greens, reds, and yellows, and even the blacks and browns have a vibrant pop. Wendy adds highlights...
by K.A. Ramstad | Mar 25, 2022 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Kindergarteners through second graders will love Fluffy Fox and the Little Turtle by Matthew Barnes. The colorful illustrations have joyful hues of bright blues and greens, and the black-and-white illustrations add cozy comfort to the story. Fluffy Fox, like her fox...
by K.A. Ramstad | Feb 4, 2022 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Shy Willow by Cat Min is about a timid rabbit called Willow who lives in an abandoned mailbox. She hates being outside. After all, a rabbit can be afraid of flying soccer balls, noisy children, and cars. One hilarious picture shows part of her dislike for the busy...
by K.A. Ramstad | Dec 24, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Looking for a Christmas story for your kids? The Christmas Fox by Anik McGrory is a simple, yet sweet, story to read for the wintry holiday. The story starts with a woodpecker telling the fox that a baby is coming, and the news must be spread. Instead of responding,...
by K.A. Ramstad | Dec 10, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
The Carousel, written by Liz Rosenberg and illustrated by Jim Lamarche, is a first-person story of a girl riding magical horses with her sister. The soft, dark colors create an atmosphere of mystery. Before the girls see the horses, an illustration has clouds shaped...
