by K.A. Ramstad | Sep 23, 2022 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Coyote Steals the Blanket is a myth of the Ute tribe, retold and illustrated by Janet Stevens. This version of the story is friendly for children ages five through nine, and it features Coyote, a trickster prominent in Native American mythology. Here’s a little...
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,...
