When life seems to be hard both inside school and out of school, books can often help soothe a youngster’s soul as well as open up discussion. This collection of books I have chosen is a perfect segue into helping solve dilemmas that are creeping into your child’s life and are causing angst.
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New Readers for the New School Year
The best time to teach youngsters about the amazing new horizons waiting for them in books is when they are beginning to read. This is the time to find stories that they can enjoy and develop the desire to read more. Here are some titles that might help in that effort.
Back to School Books
School is beginning again as summertime wanes. Teachers are gearing up for lessons to be taught and books to be read. Children are looking forward to getting back in the classrooms and be among their friends. Here are some outstanding picture books that celebrate the many aspects of school.
Great Non-Fiction Books to Enlighten and Inspire
Summertime is an excellent time of year to explore the riches of non-fiction and to continue the process of reinvigorating the mind and stimulating the soul. The following books are perfect for ages nine through adult, unless otherwise indicated.
Lazy Summertime Picture Books
The “dog days” of summer are upon us, making this the perfect time to enjoy reading picture books with young family members. All of these books are good for ages four through eight, unless otherwise noted.
The Best Fiction for Summer
These summer days are some of the best times to wrap yourself inside a great book. The following books include several genres and should grab your nine-year-old and older and keep him/her interested to the end and likely excited to read!
Celebrate America with Knowledge in Books
These stories will inspire a greater appreciation and respect of our country through history from the beginning with inspired men involved in its inception to wars and great people. The first five books are picture books and good for all ages. All books should be read by all from ages nine through adult, unless otherwise indicated.
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The America I Once Knew
Plagiarism Made Harder, or, The Book of Ether and the Genius of Joseph’s Plagiarism
The Timing of Christ’s Appearance to the Nephites, Shavuot, and the Temple Endowment
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We Think We’re Right—but We’re Not
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VIDEO: Finding Peace During Turbulent Times
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Temple Updates: Status changes for temples in Hawaii, South America; 92% of all possible temples reopened, 67% in Phase 2
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Four Nineteenth-Century Latter-day Saint Comments on Science and Religion
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Beautiful Calendar to Showcase the History of the Church for 2021