Book lists are some of my fave. I really love looking into others’ bookshelves and seeing which books they think are worth reading. We’ve found a few good books at the library lately and thought you might like to add them to your to-check-out list!

TOP TEN FUN KID AND PICTURE BOOKS

1. Mortimer’s First Garden by Karma Wilson

I have loved Karma Wilson since I picked up Bear Wants More at a used bookstore. (I thought it was a sign language book because I thought the animals were signing “more”. Go click on it and tell me if I’m right!)

This little book about Mortimer the mouse is really a parable about God planting a seed and making it grow. It’s a really lovely tale. My Asa (2.5) loved it and sat through every word! And now whenever we see a sunflower he thinks it must be Mortimer’s!

2. Let’s Make a Joyful Noise: Celebrating Psalm 100by Karma Wilson

This book is GORGEOUS. It has the most fun illustrations. Kinda modern. But retro, too. It’s really a re-telling of Psalm 100 so the illustrations are like a secondary story. I got it at the library and did NOT want to return it!

3. Animal Strike at the Zoo. It’s True! by (oh really?) Karma Wilson

Well, once I found out Karma Wilson had faith-filled books, too (see above), I began stalking the W section at the library. This isn’t a biblical book like the other ones, but it’s SO fun! The animals go on strike until a little girl comes to the zoo and they remember what they were meant to do! The illustrations are hilarious. And it’s one I can really read over and over!

4. Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land by Johnny Gruelle

A few years ago I picked up the original Raggedy Ann stories on CD at the library. They were short stories with really great moral lessons in them. I felt like they were practically Bible stories! Lydia loved them and has adored Raggedy Ann ever since. Well, I picked up Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land because it had the original full-color illustrations. And it’s a full chapter book instead of short stories. So, it’s perfect for bedtime.

Well. It is also the strangest book I’ve ever read. Kinda Wizard of Oz-ish. Raggedy Ann and Andy meet Cookie people who bake their own children and animals. They are followed by a Goblin who tries to cook them for noodle soup every single chapter. And even more weirdness that I can’t remember without looking at the book. But Lydia LOVES it. She thinks it is so funny. And because she doesn’t know that goblin could resemble something from Lord of the Rings, she takes the Raggedy Ann version and is not remotely scared by it.

Anyway, if you want some strange fanciful stories–this is the one for you! But if you’re like my husband, you’ll try to hide it under the bed so we don’t read it.

5. The Borrowers by Mary Norton

I checked this book out from the library because I knew Lydia would love it. I had it on my to-read list forever! Then, when I started reading it to her I realized, “I’ve never read this book before!” I had a distinct memory of LOVING The Borrowers! How could I not remember the book? That’s when I realized, it wasn’t a book. It as a movie. The Littles. Remember them?

Anywhoo. I do love the story.  And Lydia is totally intrigued by all their gadgets and gizmos they create from our cast-offs. But the reading is a little hard. I don’t even know some of the words because they are so old-fashioned!

6. One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova

This is a cute rhyming book about a girl and her dog going on a canoe trip. By themselves. But it doesn’t stay that way for long. The concept is adorable, the illustrations totally engaging and will get your kids giggling.

{fyi: My husband just pointed out that it said, “darn” which he thought was weird for a kids’ book. In case that bothers you. Which it does him, apparently.}

7. Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polocco

I actually bought this one at the library for like 10 cents. (Or maybe it was a yard sale?) It’s the story of a little Amish girl who finds a fancy egg and raises the bird with her chickens. As her little chick grows up, she begins to show off her true colors—the many colors of a peacock and scares the poor little Amish girls who think she is TOO fancy for their plain life.

It also started an interesting conversation about the Amish, other religions and sin with Lydia. Heavy stuff for a picture book!

8. Curious George Rides a Bike by HA Rey

Asa owns one Curious George book. About pancakes. He loves pancakes. So, this one fits him nicely. Now, every time I get another Curious George book at the library, I never like it as much as the pancake book. *shrugs*

So, I finally made a point to pick up an original Curious George book (instead of the “based on” versions).  I had a vague memory of reading Curious George Rides a Bike as a kid. But after my Borrowers fiasco, I didn’t really trust my memory. However, as I read it to Asa, I remembered it! He really enjoyed this one and if it wasn’t so long, I wouldn’t mind reading it every night!

9. How To…series by Sally Lloyd Jones

There are 3 books in this series: How to Get a Job…by Me, the Boss, How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister, How to Get Married … by Me, the Bride. All three are hysterical. I did a full review of them on Impress Your Kids. (So, I didn’t get them at the library. But you should check yours. Because you’ll love them!)

10. The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith

I think I mentioned this book the other week. We got the audio version and I WAS MESMERIZED! I didn’t even really want to read it because the Disney version is not one of my favorite movies. But this book was so quaint, original and had one of those secret-life-of things going on. I wanted to listen to it as much (or more) than the kids did.

It also had a distinct Jesus-thing in it that was beautiful. (I don’t know how to describe it better. But if you read it, you’ll see. It’s cool.)

Have you and your kids checked out any good books lately?

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Sometime in between my shy elementary school years, my awkward middle school years and now too-old-and-decrepit-to-do-anything-fun years, I used to be an actress. OK, I wasn’t like a great actress. But I was in a {really great} play in college, I did a few church plays and every week played a character for a skit in children’s church (Usually a boy. Why did I always have to be the boy?!). Once I even played a princess at a week long kids’ program at our church and the local news came out to film us…of course, a story about pigs took our place. But still! I was acting to a camera!

And in all that, I used to do some pretty decent accents.

Of course being from Georgia, I can do all forms of southern accents–the redneck, the genteel socialite, the hick and the southern belle. And if you didn’t know, Southern accents and British accents are connected so I can do a fair impersonation of the King’s English.

The only time my inner actress comes out is when I’m reading books to the kids. And because I finally went to the library and paid my double digit late fee, I thought I’d share with you my

FAVORITE KIDS BOOKS TO READ WITH A REALLY FANTASTIC ACCENT!

1. Sixteen Cows

We got this one at the library today and I loved it from the first sentence. You can’t help but slip into your best country western drawl with this one. The names of the sixteen cows are mooosic to my ears: Mudskipper! Sassafrass! Mazie Bell! Honeydew! Suzy Q! I practically want to read this one to myself for fun!

2. Skippyjon Jones

Come on, you get to say “Chiuahua Cheese and Crackers” and “bumblebeeto bandito”. How can you not break out a Hispanic accent with that? And my Mama June Bug Jones leans heavily into Alfre Woodard in Heart and Souls.

3. Ten-Gallon Bart

I think I like this one a smidge more than Skippyjon Jones. It’s about the sheriff of Dog City and his friends–Miss Kitty (a cat), Buffalo Gal (a buffalo), Wild Bill Hiccup and Wyatt Burp (twin pigs) and Billy the Kid (a goat). How much do you love that?! It is SO funny.

We read the third one, Ten-Gallon Bart Beats the Heat where Bart goes to Alaska. And oh, if I could do a good Alaskan accent it would be perfect!

4. Miss Spider’s Tea Party

This is one of the first picture books I ever bought for Lydia. And I bought it at a library for 10 cents. All the pages are half torn, the cover is coming off but I just love the story! It’s all rhyme and counts up to 12. There are only a few “voices” in it–buzzing bees, a platoon of ants and a squeaky moth. But my favorite is to let Miss Spider, a gracious tea-party loving hostess be as sugary and sweet tea as anyone from Georgia could ever be.

5. How I Became a Pirate

I just read this book to Becky‘s kindergarten class for Read Across America. She said I was the best reader of the day! And I owe it all to my pirate accents! I can’t help it–the captain Braid Beard in this book is just so fun and written so wonderfully! He says things like, “Down the hatch, me hearties!” and “Pirates don’t tuck!”. Plus “scurvy dog”. Tell me you aren’t doing an accent in your head!

This is also one of our favorite books because Staci gave it to me at Asa’s shower and all my friends and family signed it for him!

6. I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola)

My mom gave me this book when Lydia was a baby because I WILL NEVER NOT EVER EAT A TOMATO. *shudder* Lydia loved this book more than any other. I remember on our flight to California when she was like 9 months old, I read it to her 12 times in a row and she never got tired of it. I didn’t do my British accent on the plane, of course. But at home–I’m not afraid!

7. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

OK, so Moo and Quack aren’t accents. But if I don’t do a REAL “moo” or “quack”, my kids are on me! Moo is pronounced, “Mooooooooo!” and Quack is at least a 3 syllable word. And don’t even get me started on Thump, Quack, Moo.

8. Harry Potter Audio Collection

Well, I can’t really do all the accents for the eleventybillion characters in these books. But Jim Dale can. And he does! I’ve never heard so many dialects come from one man. He’s simply amazing. If you’re into accents, he’s the best to try to imitate. Not that I ever have, of course.

9. {I’m stumped. All the kids books are upstairs. Can I get back to you on this one?}

10. Which book makes your inner actor shine?

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I think my very favorite Christmas-y thing is the books. I adore Christmas books. It’s become quiet the addiction. A few years ago I did the 12 Days of Christmas Books series on NewBaby.com. It’s still there for your viewing pleasure. Today, I’m going to share my

TOP TEN CHRISTMAS BOOKS I CAN’T WAIT TO READ THIS YEAR

1. The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs

This is my favorite kids’ book. It’s a gorgeous story about the true meaning of Christmas (<–yes, I know, it’s the most overused statement in all of December) without going into the actual Jesus-in-a-manger story. I cry every time I read it.

2. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

My new favorite classic. Jo-Lynne introduced me to this book a few years ago and I am in love with it. It’s a fun story of a too-tall Christmas tree and how even a little bit of a tree can make a Christmas happy! I found an old old copy of this book at the thrift store and I’m going to make some kind of Christmas-y shadow-box-ish display with it. LOVE.

3. Any Pop Up Book by Robert Sabuda

I’m a sucker for a pop-up book and Robert Sabuda’s got the best. I have The Night Before Christmas,  the Christmas Alphabet, The 12 Days of Christmas and Winter in White. And they are all my favorite.

4. The Gift of the Magi by O Henry, Illustrated by PJ Lynch

Quite possibly the most wonderful story of all time. It makes my heart hurt to think about how beautiful it is. This version is my favorite. (Does using the word “favorite” for every single entry  make it not as meaningful?)

5. The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Sojciechowski, illustrated by PJ Lynch.

This is one of those books I bought without reading and once we got it home, we fell in love with it. There’s a grumpy old man, a cute little boy, a nativity scene and of course, a happy ending.

6. Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn

You know I love Robin Jones Gunn. Now add her to Christmas and whip up a little novella? I can’t not love it! This is the first of 2–you’ll want to curl up in front of your tree with a mug of hot chocolate and read them straight through!

7. Hilary Knight’s Twelve Days of Christmas

Imagine actually receiving a partridge in a pear tree and eleven pipers piping. It’d be quite a haul, dontcha think? Well, that’s what this book shows. Benjamin Bear sends all 12 days worth of gifts to his sweetheart Belinda. It is a charming funny book you will love!

8. The Christmas House by Carol Bullman

This is a newish book and I love it because of the modern illustrations. As much as I love classic Christmas stuff–this one is fun because of it’s newness. It’s the story of a poor family  and their new baby who understand that happiness isn’t about material goods–and with the help of some Christmas music they unite their whole neighborhood.

9. A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas by Phillip Yates

OK. This isn’t going to be a Christmas classic. But it’s got funny illustrations and I bought it last year for our little pirate. I’m excited to find out if it’s any good! Plus, there’s an ACE on the front cover, too!

10. A Christmas Carolby Charles Dickens, illustrated by PJ Lynch.

I’ve seen every theatrical version known to man (my fave is Mickey’s…). Last year I decided I needed to read the book. I bought the version illustrated by PJ Lynch because apparently he illustrates every single Christmas book in the world. (But I really like this one from Brett Helquist, too.)

What’s your favorite Christmas book?

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Last Sunday my aunt took the kids to the park for a couple of hours. She missed Asa’s birthday so she took them to play and eat cupcakes together instead. She also had a present for me: The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

When I asked for book suggestions a few months ago, many many people suggested The Help. And I knew the second I heard about the book I wanted to read it–the story of black maids serving white women in Mississippi during the 60′s. Living in the South is a funny thing. I love Southern culture, I love books by Southern authors. I even love Gone with the Wind. But slavery? Lack of civil rights? Segregation? I cannot even understand it. How did these white Southerners think this was ok? What kind of brainwashing was going on for generations to think this was normal?

This post is not remotely going to be about that big topic.

I was just so enthralled with this story. And the thing that pushed me through the book even moreso than the story is that the author, a white woman from Mississippi wrote it! So, I had to know “who” she was in the story! It’s just fascinating to me to think that this whole scenario–white women having maids and treating them like less than human while those same maids were raising their children–was going on just before I was born!

My dad grew up in Macon, GA and he tells me stories about how segregated they were. And how normal it was for the white kids to be mean to the black kids (and vice versa). Mama moved from Minnesota to Georgia when she was in High School and she said they had just integrated the school that year. She remembers the buses driving into the parking lot.

It’s like when I saw Remember the Titans. That movie was set in like 1972. My parents were married in 1974. How in the world has our mentality gone from burning a black coach’s home to electing a black President? What made people’s hearts change? Because racism is a moral heart issue–not just a cultural norm.

I’m not suggesting that there are no race issues and that everyone in the whole country looks at each other based on their heart and not their skin. I know that’s not the case. And I know there are crazies out there who still say and do asinine things. But good grief, my kids don’t know there is such a thing as racism. I think Lydia was the only white kid in our old neighborhood. To her, kids are just different colors and shapes. And there is no talk or news about people not being allowed to sit down at a table at the mall, or use a public bathroom. There are no signs on the doors that tell who can go where.

Are there other social injustices that will be gone by the time they are grown? Is it possible that our children will read books about hungry children and wonder how that could have ever been? Or women who are not allowed to have a career? Or people persecuted for their religious convictions?

Sometimes I am so pessimistic when it comes to where our world is going. It seems like we just wade in sin and hate and evil. But then, reading this book, it reminded me of the huge strides that were made in a short time. And the wrongs we’ve seen righted. And even just the swell of support I’ve seen in the last few years for the church to take care of hungry, exploited and poverty-stricken children. It feels like maybe God is doing something. Or rather, we are letting God do something with us. Maybe there will be a turning of the tide and we’ll see some of God’s kingdom “on earth as it is in Heaven”.

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{I feel like I have to add something: I am white. I do not know what it is to be black. I read once that “White people look at race like a sauce–they take as little or as much as they want. Black people see race as a marinade–it runs in and out of everything.” I recognize my naivete–and my “sauce”. And I apologize if you hear pessimism or flippancy. That is not my intent.}

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Last night I had this urge to read a book. Actually, I wanted a new audiobook for my walks. So, I did what any normal person would do. I asked my social media networks. First facebook:

Then twitter:

And did yall come through or what?! Here is the current list of suggestions (it’s still growing!):

The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain (apparently a recommendation from a recommendation!)

The Princess by Lori Wick

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philipa Gregory (I must have missed the bandwagon on this one.)

Just Between You and Me by Jenny B. Jones

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (I have picked this one up at the library about 400 times. I must read it!)

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (This one is set in a circus. And for some reason that totally intrigues me!)

The Help by Kathryn Stockett (This was THE most recommended book. I’ve already got it on hold at the library!)

The Girls by Lori Lansen

Maid to Match by Deeanna Gist (also some recommendations for ANYTHING by Deeanna Gist!)

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson

Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged by Carrie Bebris

Zion Chronicles by Bodie & Brock Thoene (Uhm. They are my heroes.)

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

The Pillars of the Earthby Ken Follett (This one looks so good but do you know how long the audiobook is? 40 hours!)

Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs (This is the first in a series. I’ve actually read it but it was such a literal thorn in my heart I couldn’t read the second one. SO GOOD.)

Moon Tide or Season of Open Water by Dawn Clifton Tripp

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Fancy Pants by Cathy Marie Hake

Anything by Tracie Peterson

Her Mother’s Hope by Francine Rivers (Already read this one! Waiting for the sequel!)

Kent Family Chronicles by John Jakes (Oooh, this looks good, too. I love generational family stories!)

The Heretic Queen: A Novel by Michelle Moran

The Greatest Knight: The Unsung Story of the Queen’s Champion by Elizabeth Chadwick

Are you even believing that list?!

Got one you’d care to add? Or second one of the above? Let me know, I’m going to the library TODAY!

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I have often told you how I love to read. Sadly, I don’t read as often as I’d like. In fact, I usually do something that normally I would deem only a NON book lover owuld do—I read several books at a time. Or rather, I start several books. So, it takes me like 3 years to finish one book because I read one chapter from one book, set it down and pick up another book and read two chapters from it. This continues until I have 10 books open and not one of ‘em finished. *sigh* I feel guilty. My poor neglected books!

So. Here it is. My Top Ten Books I’m Reading. Or At Least Trying To.

1. Story: Recapture the Mystery by Steven James

I adore Steven James. The first book I ever read from him was actually a how-to on storytelling. It is amazing. If you are in a role where you speak to people—especially kids from a stage, you should read this book. Anyway, I’ve loved every other thing he’s ever written (skit books, novels, etc.) or said. So, I was totally excited to get this book as a thank-you for helping out with Camp Rocks last week. Camp Rocks’ theme was “True Story” so this book goes perfectly. The idea is that as Christians (and even Americans) we know the story of the Bible but don’t really KNOW THE STORY. It’s totally awesome. To the max.

2. Treasured by Leigh McLeroy

I *cough* got this as a book review and never *cough* read it. I picked it up a few days ago and LOVE the premise. God keeps things just like you and I collect precious memories  and souvenirs. The things God collects show who He really is. A neat way to look at and understand God. It’s a short easy read. (That I should really finish…)

3. South of Broad by Pat Conroy

My aunt gave this to me for my birthday and I have to be honest, I haven’t even cracked it open yet. But if my Aunt said it was good, then it is. She’s got good taste. And it’s set in the south. So, it automatically has one point.

4. He Who Lifts the Skies by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow

This is the second in a historical fiction series set in the very beginning of the world. The first book was about Noah’s Ark. And let me just say that it was VERY realistic. For example. I never thought about what the carnivorous animals ate on the ark. *shudder* This book skips ahead a few years and is about the Tower of Babel.

5. Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin

I bought this less than 24 hours after Blissdom. In February. I think I’ve read one chapter. But I know I’d love it. Because I DO want to lead you. Ahem.

6. Tenth Stone by Brock and Bodie Thoene

I always have a Thoene book on my bedside. They are my heroes.

7. Setting Their Hope in GOD: Biblical Intercession For Your Children by Andrew Case

I actually won this book on someone’s blog (I can’t remember who…sorry!). It’s just a book of prayers based on Biblical passages. It’s kind of hard reading but I love the concept and can’t wait to read more.

8. Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

This should not surprise you. We are listening to this one in the car and it’s so good. I was crying yesterday while listening to Mary going away to college for the blind. *sniff*

9. The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns

I got this one for FREE from christianaudio.com. Did you know they give away a free audio book every month? (This month is Francis Chan’s book, Forgotten God.) I wanted to read this book anyway because it’s by Richard Stearns, president of World Vision AND it won the 2010 Book of the Year. Last week I listened to it while I separated baby clothes into sizes for our yard sale. It is a thought provoking and heart wrenching read.

10. The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

My brother gave me this dramatized audio revision of the classic Screwtape Letters. It is SO good. The main character is voiced by the guy who did Gollum in Lord of the Rings and honestly, it may be a little scary to listen to alone in the dark. This is another one that makes you question everything you believe and wonder if you really know who you are.

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