Book Publication: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers Original hardcover edition (May 1, 2008)Board book edition (July 7, 2015) Reading Level: Pre-K- Grade 3 (Ages 0-7) Book Summary: This story is set in the open countryside and is about a friendly blue pick-up truck and his many furry animal friends, who end up helping … Continue reading Little Blue Truck (Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry)
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (David Epstein)
“Our work preferences and our life preferences do not stay the same, because we do not stay the same.”― David Epstein, Range Book Publication: Riverhead Books (May 28, 2019) Book Summary: Hyper-specialization in one area at an early age is only helpful for certain careers (like chess, golf or classical music), not for most careers … Continue reading Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (David Epstein)
Steadfast: Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James (Courtney Doctor)
“Patience and steadfastness are related, but not synonymous. Where patience sits back and waits, steadfastness is more of an active endurance.” — Courtney Doctor, Steadfast Book Publication: The Gospel Coalition (November 28, 2019) Book Summary: An 8-week Bible study on the Book of James, this book focuses on the overarching theme of remaining steadfast despite … Continue reading Steadfast: Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James (Courtney Doctor)
Soon (Timothy Knapman & Patrick Benson)
Book Publication: Candlewick (February 24, 2015) Reading Level: Preschool- Kindergarten (Ages 2-5) Book Summary: This story is about a mother elephant and her son, Raju, who set out on a great adventure. With echoes of what we often hear children saying in long car rides, this story highlights a baby elephant named Raju who keeps … Continue reading Soon (Timothy Knapman & Patrick Benson)
Free Food for Millionaires (Min Jin Lee)
"Some [readers] have had actually said I feel like you're following me around with a tape recorder because this is actually my life. And that comment to me has been incredibly gratifying. However, I am writing about sex and violence and women who betray each other. And these are the people that I know. … Continue reading Free Food for Millionaires (Min Jin Lee)
Kafka on the Shore (Haruki Murakami)
“Silence, I discover, is something you can actually hear.”― Haruki Murakami, kafka on the shore Book Publication: Original Japanese: Shinchosha Publishing Co, Ltd. (September 12, 2002) First English Translation: Alfred A. Knopf (January 2005) Book Summary: Following the story of a 15-year old runaway teen named Kafka Tamura from Tokyo, this book is … Continue reading Kafka on the Shore (Haruki Murakami)
The Most Magnificent Thing (Ashley Spires)
Book Publication: Kids Can Press (April 1, 2014) Reading Level: Grades K-2 (Ages 4-7) Book Summary: After receiving a tool kit as a present, a creative, young girl ventures out to create something magnificent and useful for her faithful and furry friend. During the process, she learns how to persevere through problem solving, as she … Continue reading The Most Magnificent Thing (Ashley Spires)
Itsy Bitsy Christmas (Max Lucado and Bruno Merz)
Book Publication: Tommy Nelson Publishers (September 10, 2013) Reading Level: Grades 1-2 (Ages 4-7) Book Summary: This little Christmas tale follows two small mice, older brother Itsy and his little sister Bitsy, on their adventure of finding out what all the excitement in Bethlehem is all about. As people and animals gather around from far … Continue reading Itsy Bitsy Christmas (Max Lucado and Bruno Merz)
Culture Code (Daniel Coyle)
“Vulnerability doesn’t come after trust—it precedes it. Leaping into the unknown, when done alongside others, causes the solid ground of trust to materialize beneath our feet.”― Daniel coyle, culture Code Book Publication: Bantam (January 30, 2018) Book Summary: If you've ever wondered how some teams always seem to be get better results and enjoy working … Continue reading Culture Code (Daniel Coyle)
Follow the Track All the Way Back (Timothy Knapman & Ben Mantle)
Book Publication: Candlewick Press (October 17, 2017) Reading Level: Preschool- Kindergarten (Ages 2-5) Book Summary: A fun story about early independence, the little train learns how to venture out on his own without his parents for the first time. Initially, with much excitement, he races with top speed over the hills, across bridges, and next … Continue reading Follow the Track All the Way Back (Timothy Knapman & Ben Mantle)
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