Join Carey as she delves into some picks that navigate through suffering and hard times, and why kids should read sad books.Book List:*Home in the Woods, by Eliza Wheelerhttps://www.amazon.com/Home-Woods-Eliza-Wheeler/dp/0399162909/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CL5V3YKXEB6N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Hw6yPgtfL5ZqkfJp8L1E2BRzYf3iN_0uHhTE3-g9SHPCP8uaQu5-aGek6Pvo-4cZWqO0wcsLUlbWp6mVqu3fuhdMBdsT7dETjSea49d_gkILBS1v-Y-jXH6_bMHR44t2cHqiVs0iU-BzBD4z6-nEqEY-C90LrdZSI7R4gQrBzSzdrSVHaOMJv-GL1vikp5C7AsiNU0lT7p9qQOh3zU2QGShtaXOHQuJex7Lly6IbgY.hmokPot7Va9TUZheEG6Oeb86qTP2LQ26114mynOcvSc&dib_tag=se&keywords=home+in+the+woods&qid=1709340028&sprefix=home+in+the+woods%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1*Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardinerhttps://www.amazon.com/Stone-Fox-John-Reynolds-Gardiner/dp/0064401324/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F9CGTPEC8D2A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gz2DxTWG9fWcYUdIqXgkRJqNLxY0q5fMf-RX7xujuaBALgV3QHfXEYF6cohlg5IF1gP2MZwIfmFUTasKoodN5Qd-Db1OFJfkvK0Pd-o2Q9ZPe5GZ4PCVUuc3Iz0BUXQSDPealN-EvPEAve_ycisc0OWUZlphxhIVOB933NMLSvDdxi1n63y0zJrQwONbqCLvyoRGCekZMEpJlOPjSuvN2k-VfRdP5Lr0vu3DCLCPlp0.uhr6IjR4CivKSw71kcicSA5a2vRRnzPjiFpXI1uJ6KQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=stone+fox&qid=1709339970&sprefix=stone+fox%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1*The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillohttps://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Edward-Tulane/dp/0763680907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34AJOBFQUOCLD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E4Msl6C-HwvCMb0QqaSV3cA-HO22i39Dz0x17GBD0P6k1abMim-L84BgnWKu3jSKTxfGlb_XyzNOke9nXPcoEYN2G0-CoaPS9k_dfWOXopUXLPPcHv9vrdIl2oDhHCqPYP9UXvMNrCPcsVy57RLd7MpCzEN89rTgKUsUYyDfU3KsJd_Dyt7EAnlDS4Fpd_wMRli9MUaCBpVaog26Fxmr3A.emNWH5SrzZegVMbbMLcXYPBonprmdmNgROxBiFndyRk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+mysterious+journey+of+edward+tulane&qid=1709340092&sprefix=the+mysterious+journey+of+edward+tulane%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1

Should Christians allow books that reference magic at all?  What about classic fairy tales that involve magical powers?  Join Carey for her take on fantasy, the occult, and magical stories.  Book List (specifically suggested for high school students):*Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Joneshttps://www.amazon.com/Howls-Moving-Castle-Diana-Wynne/dp/0061478784/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pXkYRA_Q_460z8fikTuw_bLAXucAN05djFDWoYOSwFNqnUR6TIV06BZScHDFM-iMI471407e3L78VR29n2wSHk4NbrqugTDPiKZiclVDC_3NcB1ANtz-5_XL7U1AYIOgI81hr9yOHXb1pmxuTqvQVOFPiuzOm9jeH13ANMpfGWZDOkKQlEJfrNJBbB5x0iXtmIDwUD9xYrV-FVxWTt8-SvnK7vL3EJVjHTYLvkL8xvYM50NcAq2uMANT3Qm7EnPsuguJ01KcSoIj0j0wVXoV6rA4uHPNv2EBwMD2GgWnOEo.X4oHPCW4vYVdQfUAmROmUcvI7gmkdufCcjo3KjJfWrU&qid=1708197042&sr=8-5*The Sword in the Stone, by T.H. Whitehttps://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stone-T-H-White/dp/B0BTRKRGSN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FUZ0XWPIKECW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WCOAz3IyJaC3pUOyt27c6KiKmDQsa-HLwsayvZ0Np9v8A46_daN5TQFnpazLYq23OabcMbl1cDjGEkPgxwY0xU1z7DVayXtC-UOPgRWP2_fy-rUIwCWAKNJsCPeeHNn9a4ohRCqJ4tuDMrUtTpgGKFQzuxFcy3Fk0ScO3TjtiMIDYDaigWn8ROBJ-Ljy_GXmhDiwsOq6C6S_lFw5QR4apl9aRbK5OKbrM5DifG8VI5Y.Av0BccN_RtPKb8d9X1t_Em764_i2RVGvpd6eUXv_HgY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+sword+and+the+stone&qid=1708197180&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin:2656022011&rnid=618072011&s=books&sprefix=the+sword+and+the+stone,stripbooks,192&sr=1-1*Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewishttps://www.amazon.com/Till-We-Have-Faces-Retold/dp/0062565419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HK99K6AWJDBG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eG1c57lRHKVcEA4Zl14euZ7-1N-KAF22jYQC0v-uTPtfJacg5Fl3txcBrCNbv0mNYtNNZzZ2bZGU8skhBfc18lIuHYmpe4hWQUKWj6duZlE6yq3BSU1YKv5H116K6GXLjv33v2xOV-gi_7oJ5T8dvxGM97tGpllRKeyAU9CJBG3MrRzsrPtQ_cX8qfEHH95s407Gk3__17iUCgHcYmZYhTLZuLKjvn6Oh7zEymSsatE.d90AbZZUcPBPLnkciBgiv-LfgOX32tJlqnH4o273hZo&dib_tag=se&keywords=till+we+have+faces&qid=1708197368&s=books&sprefix=til+we+,stripbooks,90&sr=1-1

Join Carey for her take on quality fantasy fiction for your tween and teen kids--and why they need a good dose of humility with it!Book List:*The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, by Lloyd Alexanderhttps://www.amazon.com/Remarkable-Journey-Prince-Jen/dp/0142402257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RUDNMM9KSMRB&keywords=the+remarkable+journey+of+prince+jen&qid=1706479109&sprefix=the+remarkable+journey+of+prince+jen,aps,108&sr=8-1*A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Englehttps://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Swiftly-Tiltling-Planet/dp/1250003431/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P22K8KXH067W&keywords=a+wrinkle+in+time&qid=1706479278&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=a+wrin,aps,108&sr=1-3*The Winter King, by Christine Cohenhttps://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Fantasy-Village-Thrilling-Giftable/dp/1952410312/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OH2S5A8SUXO6&keywords=the+winter+king&qid=1706486258&s=books&sprefix=the+winter+king,stripbooks,97&sr=1-3

We are jumping into 2024 with a GIVEAWAY, including at $50 gift card to bigskylifebooks.com!  Head over to her Instagram at @MrsFlicksPicks for details on how to enter to win!This week, Carey recommends some of her favorite mouse stories because...well, mice are nice.Book List:*The Complete Brambly Hedge, by Jill Barkleyhttps://www.amazon.com/Complete-Brambly-Hedge/dp/0007450168/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MPT2T6LZW26Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qqPhpzluP5Lg7ceJQhnS8UMcHQKNZZh8bOc6aP2EXY-ZCsZ8RRF-WQRjEU_VijNi2DI3isMe3ZKh9iU3N2FPiCrZMZcPA93SjpgGxHycs4vR4uXgDAHj39H-I_QPQy76JZ4bIa1R3SIbqjjAHSB0jsfheYtt-K3EUHpq2Flvlmnw-YT_eJx0iHju3i6M8TZ3d2-LgNnqh3sM8ffP89Y4yuK_DPq1nTbyjqVKuvjnmho.mV30phOvVbAxVFgG5E1VR6YDHX9zoTJ9s4Y-TZblJX0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+complete+brambly+hedge&qid=1705430559&sprefix=the+complete+bramb,aps,88&sr=8-1*The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Despereaux-Being-Princess-Thread/dp/0763680893/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4XnEshAsOUCy-smkBwG0wya7wmmwfTr1tFIcpe5TAabAeNxa3oMFVLtayruJBWxnBtRVSY3xfUn5JAb8o98QX22qv_lMwJzKj4h5QGJGGudKNIV28iJKLQnthT152lXk8jzgGIh_XLl5dK7lchlXXztnGQL-hD3nyep6BDRbNQu5JDK_Luxh3BjuCYiSJ1oiDIHrnwsSVx1AS5iLHDRDUVrPMAjm98dtl2d9_pR3DVk.5KAivJmoiKSkDF0trc_mCVlQ1TORdsM7mf9X57_fFNY&qid=1705434978&sr=8-1*Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O’Brienhttps://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Frisby-Rats-Robert-OBrien/dp/0689710682/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LBYP0SVY18CM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aT2RRu-ryXXXSfPmP_SuLXLdebRPzIf1RpOSkUg59CEQlXlkakJ1Q4p_JUIL5tsRErwFjIppFpUT5leVV4TZeFmrzsyYce0VetsWARLGdm1__Rzr_E7K9qEjoV-ni2bSZqaGok2dcSmuJ6wd4fQg9g.He7tY8IEfoO5S5Vjo-MlXNdroUKPGBO0QRCG7i89iGE&dib_tag=se&keywords=mrs.+frisby+and+the+rats+of+nimh+book&qid=1705180809&sprefix=Mrs.+Frisby+,aps,87&sr=8-1

Tune in for another round of Carey's Christmas favorites!  If Christmas books are not already a big part of your family traditions, these picks are a great starting point!Book List:*The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, by Gloria Houstonhttps://www.amazon.com/Year-Perfect-Christmas-Tree-Appalachian/dp/0140558772/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39DTT0VAGGWGA&keywords=the+year+of+the+perfect+christmas+tree&qid=1702179240&sprefix=the+year+of+hte+%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1*The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, by Susan Wojciechowskihttps://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Miracle-Jonathan-Toomey/dp/0763678228/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27OJGNWO3VLU1&keywords=the+christmas+miracle+of+jonathan+toomey&qid=1702179295&sprefix=the+christmas+mirc%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1*A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickenshttps://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486268659/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=19877GBUNP1KH&keywords=a+christmas+carol&qid=1702179360&s=books&sprefix=a+christmas+carol%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Join Carey for this (controversial?) episode as she shares her thoughts on children's classics and adaptations, and what all that has to do with her love of baking.  If you love these episodes, please leave a review and share why!  Book List:*Little Women, by Louisa May Alcotthttps://www.amazon.com/Little-Women-Puffin-Louisa-Alcott/dp/0147514010/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1LMQJFJ28183E&keywords=little+women&qid=1701094735&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=little+women,aps,245&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1*Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevensonhttps://www.amazon.com/Kidnapped-Puffin-Classics-Robert-Stevenson/dp/0141326026*Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gables-Illustrated-Illustrations/dp/9916732000/ref=sr_1_6?crid=39XPWF185OSMM&keywords=anne+of+green+gables&qid=1701112095&s=books&sprefix=anne+of,stripbooks,87&sr=1-6

Join Carey as she looks at what it means to read widely, as well as what she has learned from paint chips!Book List:*The Persian Cinderella, by Shirley Climohttps://www.amazon.com/Persian-Cinderella-Shirley-Climo/dp/0064438538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GGMICNH0B97O&keywords=the+persian+cinderella&qid=1699647778&sprefix=the+persian+cinder,aps,168&sr=8-1*Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison, by Lois Lenshttps://www.amazon.com/Indian-Captive-Story-Mary-Jemison/dp/0064461629/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y2B7N7PRZG8I&keywords=indian+captive&qid=1699712351&s=books&sprefix=indian+captive,stripbooks,66&sr=1-1*The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Spearehttps://www.amazon.com/Bronze-Bow-Elizabeth-George-Speare/dp/0395137195/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699714246&sr=1-1Further fairy tales re-told:*La Princesa and the Pea, by Susan  Elyahttps://www.amazon.com/Princesa-Pea-Susan-Middleton-Elya/dp/0399251561/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15BNCGJC5VJPC&keywords=la+princesa+and+the+pea&qid=1699718432&s=books&sprefix=la+princesa+and+the+pea%2Cstripbooks%2C70&sr=1-1*The Three Snow Bears, by Jan Bretthttps://www.amazon.com/Three-Snow-Bears-Jan-Brett/dp/0399247920/ref=sr_1_29?crid=10LXSNPY36375&keywords=jan+brett&qid=1699718577&s=books&sprefix=jan+brett%2Cstripbooks%2C60&sr=1-29*Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, by John Steptoehttps://www.amazon.com/Mufaros-Beautiful-Daughters-Reading-Rainbow/dp/0688040454/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HODEDI1AJL70&keywords=mufaro%27s+beautiful+daughters&qid=1699718659&s=books&sprefix=mufaro%2Cstripbooks%2C72&sr=1-1

Poetry is fun again!  Don't miss this episode as Carey makes the case for poetry and why all Christians should try to form an appreciation of it! Book Lists:*The Owl and the Pussycat, by Edward Lear, Jan Bretthttps://www.amazon.com/Owl-Pussycat-Edward-Lear/dp/0698113675/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OW56KYQPXRW9&keywords=the+owl+and+the+pussycat+jan+brett&qid=1697885491&sprefix=the+owl+and+the+pussycat+jan+brett,aps,74&sr=8-1*Smelly Bill, by Daniel Postgatehttps://www.amazon.com/Smelly-Bill-Daniel-Postgate/dp/0807574635/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1697886081&sr=8-1*Paul Revere’s Ride, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Ted Randhttps://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reveres-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/0140556125/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L17R86D4PAIQ&keywords=paul+revere%27s+ride+by+henry+wadsworth+longfellow&qid=1698000476&sprefix=paul+revere%27s+rid%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1*Goblin Market, by Christina Rossettihttps://www.amazon.com/Goblin-Market-Illustrated-Christina-Rossetti/dp/1849946949/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3VY9C53HB46FU&keywords=Goblin+market&qid=1697916347&s=books&sprefix=goblin+market,stripbooks,83&sr=1-4

Should we let our kids read scary stories?  Is there anything good in creepy characters?  Join Carey for a special Halloween episode as she tackles all things spooky, with some special non-scary picks thrown in too!Facebook: @Mrs. Flick's Picks PodcastInstagram: @MrsFlicksPicksBook List:*The Biggest Pumpkin Ever, by Steven Krollhttps://www.amazon.com/Biggest-Pumpkin-Ever-Steven-Kroll/dp/0590464639/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WP2XG35OTS4G&keywords=the+biggest+pumpkin+ever+by+steven+kroll&qid=1696812918&sprefix=the+biggest+pum,aps,101&sr=8-1*Too Many Pumpkins! By Linda Whitehttps://www.amazon.com/Too-Many-Pumpkins-Linda-White/dp/0823413209/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GMPPDOYW76T7&keywords=too+many+pumpkins&qid=1696813047&s=books&sprefix=too+many+pumpkins,stripbooks,71&sr=1-1*Tam Lin, by Jane Yolenhttps://www.amazon.com/Tam-Lin-Ballad-Jane-Yolen/dp/0152842616/ref=sr_1_3?crid=39HLFCCB8GT6Z&keywords=tam+lin&qid=1696814295&s=books&sprefix=tam+lin,stripbooks,74&sr=1-3*100 Cupboards, by N. D. Wilsonhttps://www.amazon.com/100-Cupboards-Bk/dp/0375838821/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696815572&sr=1-1

Experiencing some Bookstagram FOMO?  Wondering if you have enough books in your home?  Join Carey as she offers some words of encouragement, and wise counsel from Charlotte Mason!And if you haven't listened to Cindy Rollin's New Mason Jar podcast, check out her recent episode on home libraries!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-mason-jar-with-cindy-rollins/id1579170192Book List:*Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinskyhttps://www.amazon.com/Rapunzel-Picture-Puffin-Books-Zelinsky/dp/0142301930/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2NG1XBAPV5EJC&keywords=rapunzel&qid=1695085928&s=books&sprefix=rapunzel,stripbooks,144&sr=1-2*Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilderhttps://www.amazon.com/Little-House-Prairie-No/dp/0064400026/ref=d_m_crc_dp_lf_d_t1_sccl_2_3/139-4497818-0693305?pd_rd_w=DmNBs&content-id=amzn1.sym.5d471845-5073-424b-b27b-c0676f48a016&pf_rd_p=5d471845-5073-424b-b27b-c0676f48a016&pf_rd_r=SZYEYVP5NX9NGG5HT5J0&pd_rd_wg=BDFFh&pd_rd_r=efef8a98-5ea6-4550-9d47-aa262c7e29e5&pd_rd_i=0064400026&psc=1*The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahamehttps://www.amazon.com/Willows-Dover-Childrens-Evergreen-Classics/dp/0486407853/ref=d_pd_sim_sccl_2_5/139-4497818-0693305?pd_rd_w=zSBZb&content-id=amzn1.sym.2351c4aa-bb60-45da-95b0-d52caf1c26f1&pf_rd_p=2351c4aa-bb60-45da-95b0-d52caf1c26f1&pf_rd_r=JMB19ZKZC4DN4GDQR2D2&pd_rd_wg=TOrCK&pd_rd_r=a42529b7-adcd-48b9-962b-25813ce7d450&pd_rd_i=0486407853&psc=1

Join Carey for the first episode of Season 2 as she explores the books behind some of the most well-loved Disney classics!  Book Links:*Peter Pan, by J.M. Barriehttps://www.amazon.com/Peter-Pan-Illustrated-Original-Illustrations/dp/9916987041/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YT9VY8XDU5DU&keywords=peter+pan&qid=1693392707&s=books&sprefix=peter+pan,stripbooks,69&sr=1-1*101 Dalmations, by Dodie Smithhttps://www.amazon.com/101-Dalmatians-Dodie-Smith/dp/0140340343/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_2/139-4497818-0693305?pd_rd_w=20KOh&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=NT0JXMCVWS74CPC4RS4S&pd_rd_wg=Jh5Tq&pd_rd_r=1920ba97-d7ef-4124-947f-23e098d8532b&pd_rd_i=0140340343&psc=1*The Rescuers, by Margery Sharphttps://www.amazon.com/Rescuers-Review-Books-Childrens-Collection/dp/1681370077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IYX2M0II7KBF&keywords=the+rescuers&qid=1693392664&s=books&sprefix=the+rescuers,stripbooks,80&sr=1-1

Need a vacation book list?  Skip the library's and take a listen to Carey's top picks for the lazy dog days of summer!  Book List:*Roxaboxen, by Alice McLerran and illustrated by Barbara Cooneyhttps://www.amazon.com/Roxaboxen-Alice-McLerran/dp/0060526335/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5X5A7JTJ0PEY&keywords=roxaboxen+book&qid=1684523688&sprefix=roxa,aps,137&sr=8-1*Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowat https://www.amazon.com/Owls-Family-Farley-Mowat/dp/0440413613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KONICOSUQ9O9&keywords=owls+in+the+family+by+farley+mowat&qid=1684524869&sprefix=owls+in+the,aps,81&sr=8-1*The Penderwicks, by Jeanne Birdsall https://www.amazon.com/Penderwicks-Summer-Sisters-Rabbits-Interesting/dp/0440420474/ref=sr_1_3?crid=37ZV8A8MQL4IN&keywords=the+penderwicks&qid=1684539468&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin:2656022011&rnid=618072011&s=books&sprefix=the+pender,aps,78&sr=1-3*Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enrighthttps://www.amazon.com/Gone-Away-Lake-Books-Paperback/dp/0152022724/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F8U9AUDWGF9L&keywords=gone-away+lake&qid=1684539560&s=books&sprefix=gone-awa,stripbooks,82&sr=1-1

This episode is just for the ladies!  Listen in while Carey works through why moms should cultivate an imagination too, and which books are her personal picks for motherhood.  Book List:*Hannah Coulter, by Wendell Berryhttps://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Coulter-Wendell-Berry/dp/1593760787/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682630664&sr=8-1*Persuasion, by Jane Austenhttps://www.amazon.com/Persuasion-Penguin-Classics-Jane-Austen/dp/0141439688/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_med_img_sccl_2/139-0206364-3270367?pd_rd_w=87ZsI&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=9RP3P4KBMDT8X4NBP7RG&pd_rd_wg=PgXSB&pd_rd_r=de27eb7c-d5ff-4f8a-8db4-3ae9b043f578&pd_rd_i=0141439688&psc=1*A Lantern in Her Hand, by Bess Streeter Aldrichhttps://www.amazon.com/Lantern-Her-Hand-Puffin-Classics/dp/0140384286/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682631024&sr=1-1

Not all beginner chapter books are plotless, forgettable stories that you dread your child reading aloud.  Here are some fresh picks for your newly independent reader!Book Links:* The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgieshhttps://www.amazon.com/Bears-Hemlock-Mountain-Alice-Dalgliesh/dp/0689716044/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DRKSV1OEKLI3&keywords=bears+on+hemlock+mountain+by+alice+dalgliesh&qid=1681669060&sprefix=bears+on+hem,aps,137&sr=8-1*Jenny and the Cat Club by Esther Averillhttps://www.amazon.com/Jenny-Cat-Club-Collection-Favorite/dp/1590170474/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SB8ZT15QL1O9&keywords=jenny+and+the+cat+club&qid=1681672529&sprefix=jenny+and+the+,aps,76&sr=8-1*The Cobble Street Cousins (series) by Cynthia Rylanthttps://www.amazon.com/Cobble-Street-Cousins-Complete-Collection/dp/1534416331/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T4QX8RKQSAON&keywords=cobble+street+cousins&qid=1681677224&s=books&sprefix=cobblestreet+cousins,stripbooks,70&sr=1-1*Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary https://www.amazon.com/Henry-Huggins-Beverly-Cleary/dp/0380709120/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U7BEJOH2TFOP&keywords=henry+huggins+by+beverly+cleary&qid=1681676497&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin:2656022011&rnid=618072011&s=books&sprefix=henry+huggins+by+beverly+cleary,stripbooks,70&sr=1-1*My Father's Dragon by Ruth Gannetthttps://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Dragon-Ruth-Stiles-Gannett/dp/0486492834/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HA56P43ZBRPX&keywords=my+father%27s+dragon&qid=1681680026&sprefix=my+father%27s+dragon%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1*Nate the Great series (ONLY the early ones!) by Marjorie Weinman Sharmathttps://www.amazon.com/Nate-Great-Books-SET-Book/dp/B09BK9TBC7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=50F63S0CVH9Z&keywords=Nate+the+great&qid=1681680061&sprefix=nate+the+great%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1 *The Cat Diaries by Betsy Byarshttps://www.amazon.com/Cat-Diaries-Secret-Writings-Society/dp/1250073286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=390N974LL5WFR&keywords=cat+diaries&qid=1681680135&sprefix=cat+diaries%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1

Why should we care that our books have happy endings, especially when so much of the world thinks they are naive?  Join Carey for this special Easter book episode on truth, love, and happy ever after!Book List:*The Tale of Three Trees, by Angela Elwell Hunthttps://www.amazon.com/Tale-Three-Trees-Traditional-Folktale/dp/0745917437/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DJUR6PG8T7E8&keywords=the+tale+of+the+three+trees&qid=1680052668&s=books&sprefix=the+tale+of+the+three+trees,stripbooks,71&sr=1-1*The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williamshttps://www.amazon.com/Velveteen-Rabbit-Margery-Williams/dp/0385077254/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3BK2QGB4Y5VDX&keywords=the+velveteen+rabbit&qid=1680051920&sprefix=the+vel,aps,112&sr=8-4*The Garden, The Curtain, and the Cross, by Carl Laftertonhttps://www.amazon.com/Garden-Curtain-Cross-Carl-Laferton/dp/1784980129/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HOC26VB21XEN&keywords=the+garden+the+curtain+and+the+cross&qid=1680052120&sprefix=the+garden,aps,89&sr=8-1

Join Carey as she dives into dragons, power, temptations, and heroes...and maybe a cautionary word about the young adult fantasy genre.Book List:*St. George and the Dragon, by Margaret Hodgeshttps://www.amazon.com/Saint-George-Dragon-Margaret-Hodges/dp/0316367958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37LMHQ7FB2FA2&keywords=st.+george+and+the+dragon+book&qid=1679139586&sprefix=st.+george,aps,96&sr=8-1*Stories from the Faerie Queen: Told to the Children, by Jeanie Langhttps://www.amazon.com/Stories-Faerie-Queen-Told-Children/dp/B09K26HZMN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=194NXBL8TUEV2&keywords=stories+from+the+faire+queen&qid=1679322379&sprefix=stories+from+the+fai%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1*Dragons and Dragonslayers, by Tim Chesterhttps://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Dragonslayers-Tim-Chester/dp/1947644238/ref=sr_1_4?crid=193O0A7P7BSD9&keywords=dragons+and+dragon+slayers&qid=1679164278&s=books&sprefix=dragons+and+dragonsl,stripbooks,75&sr=1-4*Many Waters, by Madeline L’Engle https://www.amazon.com/Many-Waters-Wrinkle-Time-Quintet/dp/0312368577/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/143-9516404-0606935?pd_rd_w=Ecybe&content-id=amzn1.sym.6953b182-f957-43e6-9fe3-866e180e1e05&pf_rd_p=6953b182-f957-43e6-9fe3-866e180e1e05&pf_rd_r=C10HE71H3HPFGM380K2J&pd_rd_wg=26nUM&pd_rd_r=c07e8ed3-a941-4fe1-8309-4cc232789b44&pd_rd_i=0312368577&psc=1#mrsflickspicks #theliterarylife #raisingreaders #dragons #readaloud

Join Carey as she explores the idea of setting standards for both virtue and vocabulary, for little kids as well as older ones.  Good books are for toddlers too!Book Lists:*The Princess and the Pig, by Jonathan Emmetthttps://www.amazon.com/Princess-Pig-Jonathan-Emmett/dp/1838110585/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678304361&sr=8-1*When Dinosaurs Came with Everything, by Elise Broachhttps://www.amazon.com/When-Dinosaurs-Everything-Elise-Broach/dp/1534452273/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678304413&sr=8-1*The Ox-Cart Man, by Donald Hallhttps://www.amazon.com/Ox-Cart-Man-Donald-Hall/dp/0140504419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SGBF1I9UZGD0&keywords=ox+cart+man+book&qid=1678304461&sprefix=the+ox-cart%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1

Join Carey as she tries to forget the depressing gloom of February by focusing on the miracle of gardens and the goodness of the gospel! Book Lists: *The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart https://www.amazon.com/Gardener-Sarah-Stewart/dp/031236749X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LOGL2Q72WWUQ&keywords=the+gardener&qid=1677287212&s=books&sprefix=the+gardener,stripbooks,60&sr=1-1*Rabbit Hill, by Robert Lawsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Hill-Puffin-Modern-Classics/dp/0142407968/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5ECNGV4A873W&keywords=rabbit+hill&qid=1677288018&s=books&sprefix=rabbit+hill,stripbooks,82&sr=1-1*The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnetthttps://www.amazon.com/Secret-Garden-Frances-Hodgson-Burnett/dp/1840227796/ref=sr_1_4?crid=AABDRVMDOM9P&keywords=the+secret+garden&qid=1677290161&s=books&sprefix=the+secret+garden,stripbooks,82&sr=1-4

Why should kids read stories about siblings?  Are they inherently better than solo-hero narratives?  And what do large families have to do with God's kingdom?  Join Carey to find out!Book List:*Flora’s Very Windy Day, by Jeanne Birdsallhttps://amzn.to/40FPSQo*The Saturdays, by Elizabeth Enrighthttps://amzn.to/3llmfUy*Over Sea, Under Stone, by Susan Cooperhttps://amzn.to/3HFHLe6**As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.#christianliving #raisingreaders #theliterarylife #siblings #family #kidsbooks #mrsflickspicks

What are little boys made of?  And what should they be reading?  Enjoy this boy-focused episode as Carey unpacks the best picks for future men of God.Book Links:*The Kitchen Knight, by Margaret Hodges and illustrated by Trina Schart-Hymanhttps://amzn.to/3HfZdpe*The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewishttps://amzn.to/3DkwZsf*Men of Iron, by Howard Pyle https://amzn.to/3wxAMi2** As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.