I mean, you’d think it would be no contest at all, but the author took a good angle that made it plausible. Trigger warning on the mosquito face closeI mean, you’d think it would be no contest at all, but the author took a good angle that made it plausible. Trigger warning on the mosquito face close-up because that is nightmare fuel....more
Same format as always, a lot of info about ants and then they fight. I’m not sure what it says about my sons that this is what they wanted as their beSame format as always, a lot of info about ants and then they fight. I’m not sure what it says about my sons that this is what they wanted as their bedtime story� ...more
I remember loving this book and its sequel when I was growing up, and though I’ve kept them all these years, it’s been a long time since I’ve read theI remember loving this book and its sequel when I was growing up, and though I’ve kept them all these years, it’s been a long time since I’ve read them. Rereading them with my kids, it holds up, illustrating truths from Scripture in a beautiful allegorical story. I had to pace it since they kept asking for one more chapter, and I’m looking forward to revisiting the sequel with them next. ...more
Very, very basic. Probably a little too basic for my oldest, but it is what it is. It definitely benefits from some hands-on activity with a map or glVery, very basic. Probably a little too basic for my oldest, but it is what it is. It definitely benefits from some hands-on activity with a map or globe alongside....more
It has the feel of the classic horse stories I grew up with, with an added theme of finding a place to belong. The author didn’t shy away from hard thIt has the feel of the classic horse stories I grew up with, with an added theme of finding a place to belong. The author didn’t shy away from hard things, but it ended with hope. My oldest particularly liked this one, and says he’d like us to own it so he can revisit it....more
A fun, short speculative fiction for any kid who’s ever mentioned digging a hole through the planet, but also good for teaching about the layers of thA fun, short speculative fiction for any kid who’s ever mentioned digging a hole through the planet, but also good for teaching about the layers of the earth....more
Read for homeschooling. It puts the readers in the shoes of a member of the first British expedition to reach Everest’s summit. My boys appreciated thRead for homeschooling. It puts the readers in the shoes of a member of the first British expedition to reach Everest’s summit. My boys appreciated the helpful hints (though it convinced them that this is not on their bucket lists of things to do), and I appreciated that the Sherpas got well-deserved credit....more
Cute story. Amelia decides she wants a dog, and spends the rest of the story trying to figure out what breed she wants. She also makes a new friend (aCute story. Amelia decides she wants a dog, and spends the rest of the story trying to figure out what breed she wants. She also makes a new friend (and gets to know his dog) along the way. ...more
I buddy read this one with my boys. It was a good continuation of the series, they loved it, and they absolutely want to continue through more of thesI buddy read this one with my boys. It was a good continuation of the series, they loved it, and they absolutely want to continue through more of these....more
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