Lad: A Dog celebrates the loyalty, intelligence, and bravery of Lad, a noble collie, through heartwarming tales of his courage and devotion.
Author: Sara Masarik
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The Secret Princess: A Tale of Hope
The Secret Princessis a middle-grade Catholic fairy tale about faith, family, and perseverance, with themes of the Sacred Heart and the Eucharist.
A Canticle for Leibowitz
A Canticle for Leibowitz is a must read Catholic apocalyptic novel idea for book club or a study in ethics.
Dead-Eye Dan and the Cimarron Kid
Dead-Eye Dan and the Cimarron Kid by Glenn McCarty is a fast-paced, wholesome Western for middle grade readers about a noble cowboy.
The Animal Hedge – A Lovely Fairy Tale
The Animal Hedge by Paul Fleischman and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline is a delightful fairy tale about a poor farmer and his three sons.
True Story from Holland: Katje the Windmill Cat
Inspired by this true story, Gretchen Woelfle created an absolutely charming story about Katje and the baby that she saved that day.
Dear Peter Rabbit – Parents’ Choice Honor
Dear Peter Rabbit is a clever and comical story about the friendship between some of the most famous storybook characters.
Heckedy Peg: A New Fairy Tale
Published in 1987, Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood is a gorgeous new book with an old-fashioned fairy tale feel.
The Great Kettles: A Tale of Time
The writing is lovely, the story creative, and the illustration is museum-worthy. I am shocked that it did not at least get a Caldecott honor!
Rags: Hero Dog of WWI
Complete with lush illustration and engaging prose, the true story of Rags: Hero Dog of WWI is a delight to read and share.
Stubby The Dog Soldier: WWI Hero
This summer I had the joy of reading two dog-themed WWI picture books that I can wholeheartedly recommend. The first is, Stubby the Dog Soldier: WWI Hero.
Edith Cavell: Under the Cover of Mercy
Under the Cover of Mercy tells the story of English woman Edith Cavell and her work as a Red Cross nurse during WWI in German-occupied Belgium.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A truly lovely retelling and a gorgeous picture book, if you were only going to read one Snow-White, this would be the one.
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is one of my most favorite picture books of all time.
Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
Swallows and Amazons, written by Arthur Ransome in 1930, is one of the most perfect children’s adventure novels I have ever read.