FROM SARAH:

I just love the novels of Francis Hodgson Burnett. I sort of wish this one had a different title, so more boys would pick it up. Definitely worth reading aloud, or getting as an audiobook to read together! I like the audiobook narrated by Virginia Leishman. (Audible I Libro.FM)

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FROM SARAH:

Perhaps the greatest middle grade novel ever written. Is that too bold a statement? 😆 It doesn't matter how many times you read it, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe simply never disappoints. It's a perfect example of a whole-family read-aloud. I strongly recommend starting the Narnia series with this book and then reading the rest of the series in publication order. Also wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM).

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The four Pevensie children are sent to live in a large house in the country, a house with many rooms, which are filled with many things. But one of the rooms is absolutely empty, except for a single piece of furniture: a large wardrobe.

FROM SARAH:

A stunning walk through the life of J.R. Tolkien, this picture-book biography is filled with secret languages and hairy-toed hobbits. The lively illustrations make this a great pick for young listeners, but head’s up that it does contain the loss of a parent. 

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien.John Ronald loved dragons. He liked to imagine dragons when he was alone, and with his friends, and especially when life got hard or sad. After his mother died and he ...

FROM THE RAR TEAM:

A beautifully told picture book biography that introduces us to C. S. “Jack” Lewis as a child. We see glimpses of some of his dearest memories and most really difficult moments throughout life. A wonderful addition to your home library for any Narnia fan!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia—from Free as a Bird author-illustrator Lina Maslo. Perfect for fans of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown and Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White.

FROM SARAH:

A listener to the podcast told us that this illustrated version of The Hobbit turned her kids into J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiasts! Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM).

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale, fully illustrated by Jemima Catlin.

FROM SARAH:

My first picture book biography! This one tells the story of one of the world's greatest picture book illustrators, Barbara Cooney, and is illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen. Order now wherever books are sold!

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

Legendary picture book creator Barbara Cooney once noticed that the library in her little town by the sea needed attention. A library, she knew, should be a kind of paradise. And because Barbara did whatever she set her mind to, she made it one.

Follow Barbara from New York to Maine, from the shores of Greece to the mountains of Appalachia, as she captures their beauty and creates some of the most magnificent books for children ever published.