Do you have a dog lover in your home? These heart-warming dog books offer stories of deep friendship, loyalty, and affection. Your teen will “woof” down these adventurous tales, which celebrate the lasting bond between man and dog.

Our family is currently fostering an adorable golden retriever for some friends of ours who are out of town for a few months. We have enjoyed this special time even more than we expected. Kona’s (the dog’s name) loyalty and affection have reminded me why dogs, from ages past, have always been called a man’s best friend.

Wonderful Dog Books for Teens

Reader beware! These moving stories might bring tears to your eyes. Grab your tissues and read next to your favorite furry friend.

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

Billy Colman and his family live in Oklahoma’s Ozark Mountains. He longs for a pair of hunting dogs and works for years to earn enough money to buy them. Billy becomes best friends with these dogs as they bound into the woods hunting night after night. These deeply moving, humorous, and adventurous dog stories of his unique friendship with his dogs are truly unforgettable.

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Where the Red Fern Grows

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• Wilson Rawls (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 304 Pages – 09/01/1996 (Publication Date) – Yearling (Publisher)

$6.83

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Lad: A Dog by Albert Payson Terhune

Lad, a collie dog living in Sunny Bank, Virginia, lives with his mate Lady and his owners. Through his heroic actions, Lad earns the respect of his owners and the other dogs living there. Throughout the story, Lad’s courage and noble deeds are present in every adventure he undertakes. Terhune writes these tales based vaguely on true stories and adventures he had with his own collie named Lad.

Lad: A Dog

• Albert Payson Terhune (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 288 Pages – 07/01/1993 (Publication Date) – Puffin Books (Publisher)

$8.99

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Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Animal lovers will adore this classic story about man’s best friend. Marty Preston immediately bonds with an abused dog named Shiloh. He takes him in, hiding him from his previous owner and his family. When he finds that Shiloh was attacked by another dog, Marty brings him home. Consequently, his family discovers his secret. His perseverance to have Shiloh as his own keeps Marty and the dog together. Grab your tissues for this story! You’re going to need them!

Shiloh (The Shiloh Quartet) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (1991-09-30)

• Hardcover Book
• Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Author)
• 01/01/1823 (Publication Date) – Atheneum Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$12.78

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Call of the Wild by Jack London

Buck is a tame, spoiled dog living luxuriously in California. Suddenly, he is stolen from his owner and becomes a sled dog. Buck learns to embrace the wild environment, relying on his survival instincts. He befriends a man named John Thornton, but when his friend dies, Buck eventually yields to the call of the wild.

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The Call of the Wild (Reader’s Library Classics)

• London, Jack (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 106 Pages – 02/18/2021 (Publication Date) – Reader’s Library Classics (Publisher)

$6.25

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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate De Camillo

A young girl named Opal Buloni and her father move to Florida after her mother abandoned their family. In a local store there, Opal meets a scraggly stray dog, whom she names after the store: Winn-Dixie. Winn-Dixie’s reckless spirit helps Opal make new friends and form a new life.

Because of Winn-Dixie: (A Beloved Middle-Grade Classic About Friendship, Family, and a Dog That Changes Everything – For Kids Ages 9-12 in Grades 4-7)

• DiCamillo, Kate (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 192 Pages – 01/26/2021 (Publication Date) – Candlewick (Publisher)

$8.99

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The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

In this classic dog story, two dogs and a Siamese cat endeavor to find their way back home after being dropped off with friends while their owners go away for a camping trip. They experience many difficulties in this daring venture, including some near-death encounters. Don’t worry, though, this story has a good ending! Our kids loved reading this book and watching the movie!

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The Incredible Journey

• Burnford, Sheila (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 160 Pages – 01/22/1997 (Publication Date) – Yearling (Publisher)

$7.15

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White Fang by Jack London

White Fang is born into a harsh environment in the Yukon territory. As he learns the ways of the wild, he meets a man who trains him to be a sled dog. After getting into a violent fight with another dog, he is rescued by a man named Weedson Scott. Scott takes White Fang to his home, where he is loved and becomes the family’s new pet.

White Fang

• London, Jack (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 126 Pages – 02/09/2020 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)

$7.99

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Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

This classic historical fiction is about the famous and beloved dog, Old Yeller. Arliss and Travis stumble upon a stray dog while their father is gone. They take him in, naming him Old Yeller. Travis’s perspective of a dog changes when he bonds deeply with Old Yeller. His loyalty is shown in his brave exploits to protect the family. However, the story’s end takes a tragic turn, as Travis is forced to make a difficult decision.

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Old Yeller (HarperClassics)

• Gipson, Fred (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 192 Pages – 12/23/2003 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$6.99

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Togo by Robert J. Blake

Togo is a real-life story about a dog who is seemingly too spirited and feisty to be a sled dog. But when his master gives him a chance, he shows not only to be a good sled dog, but also a good leader. He plays an important role when the diphtheria disease breaks out. He and the team of dogs carry the critical serum, which will save many lives.

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Togo

• Hardcover Book
• Blake, Robert J. (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 10/14/2002 (Publication Date) – Philomel Books (Publisher)

$13.48

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Shelby’s Story by W. Bruce Cameron

One of W. Bruce Cameron’s many amazing dog adventures, Shelby’s Story is a heart-warming story that is told from a dog’s perspective. Shelby begins her life at a low point as a stray but grows into a loved and renowned dog.A wonderful book for young readers!

Shelby’s Story: A Puppy Tale

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Cameron, W. Bruce (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 200 Pages – 11/06/2018 (Publication Date) – Odd Dot (Publisher)

$9.99

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Dogsong by Gary Paulsen

Russell embarks on a journey of determination and strength. Guided by a man named Oogruk, he finds a connection to the heritage and culture of his home. Finally, he finds his own song: “dogsong”. It commemorates his bond with the dogs and their journey together.

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Dogsong

• Paulsen, Gary (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 192 Pages – 05/08/2007 (Publication Date) – Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$8.36

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Seaman by Gail Wanger Porwaski

In this true classic story, Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana Purchase with their dog, Seaman. Lewis and Clark’s crew loves the new dog, and he protects them on their adventurous journey westward. The details in this story are drawn from Lewis’s diary and are a realistic view of their experience.

SeaMan: The Dog Who Explored The West With Lewis & Clark (Peachtree Junior Publication)

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Karwoski, Gail Langer (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 200 Pages – 05/17/2011 (Publication Date) – Peachtree Publishing (Publisher)

$7.57

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I hope your teens enjoy these fantastic dog books as much as mine have! What books would you add to this list?

Would you like to simplify your homeschool? Try the 2025-2026 Simple Morning Time Notebook! Practicing a consistent Morning Time in our homeschool has been the ticket for teaching multiple ages while also covering the beautiful subjects beyond Reading, Writing, and Math.

When I learned, as a new homeschool mom, that I didn’t have to teach each of my children individually for every subject, a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. While the 3Rs are best learned individually, other subjects like memory work, poetry, nature study, current events, and folk songs are more fun to learn in a group!

In Morning Time, we gather to learn the subjects that are best learned in a group setting. We observe truth, goodness, and beauty together. It is our inspiration for the day. It’s a time that will inspire everyone in the family, including Mom!

This is the notebook our family will be using this year. I hope you will join us!

How often do you practice Morning Time?

Generally, we have Morning Time 3-4 times per week, depending on how busy our schedule is for the week.

How long Is Morning Time?

We spend anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes doing Morning Time. I have written several posts on the blog about this topic if you search for “Morning Time.”

How to Simplify Your Homeschool With Morning Time

7 Tips to a Peaceful Homeschool Morning Time

Teaching Bible In Morning Time

Simple Ideas for Memory Work in Morning Time

3 Christian Resources for Current Events In Morning Time

Simple Ideas for Poetry in Morning Time

Simple Morning Time Notebooks from Previous Years

Simple Morning Time Notebook Volume 1

Simple Morning Time Notebook Volume 2

Charlotte Mason and Classical Education-Friendly

Early in our homeschool journey, I was introduced to Ambleside Online. (Ambleside Online is a free Charlotte Mason curriculum.) I loved it from the start!

As our family grew over the years (we now have 10 children), it became more difficult to continue doing AO, but I did not want my kids to miss out on the abundance that AO provides. Because of this, we adapt Ambleside Online to meet the needs of our family.

Our yearly choices are what I like to call the “ultra lite” version. We still enjoy the feast, but only as much as we can handle. We usually do only 1-2 poets, artists, or composers per year, for example, rather than three.

Additionally, I want our children to be immersed in the memory work that a classical education provides. I still remember poetry, Scripture, and hymns that were taught to me as a child. They have been very influential to my personal growth.

Adapting for a Large Family

This notebook is one of the ways we make a Charlotte Mason and Classical Education work for our large family. I have purposely kept many selections blank (composer study, picture study, folk song, hymn study) for you to fill in.

Because I find it more motivating to write down the title of a song/print after we have studied it (and less pressure to try to do every suggestion), I have kept many lines blank for your child to fill in. Additionally, it helps make the study to become more personal to kids when they have to handwrite the titles of songs or art pieces.

Daily Subjects

We try to do these studies daily in Morning Time.

Bible Reading/ Christian Biography

We read from a storybook Bible every morning. One morning a week we substitute the Bible reading with a Christian biography.

Scripture Memory

Read the passage once or twice out loud together each day. Focus less on “memorizing” and more on consistently reading the verse. After you hear it over and over, it starts to stick! We find it helpful to do a current verse and a review verse.

Other Memory Work

This year, we are learning the books of the Bible, the Gettysburg Address, the classic poem “Can’t” by Edgar Guest, and other poems. I focus less on memorizing and more on reading it once a day and letting the memorization happen naturally.

Hymn Study

We keep hymnals in hand because they are very useful to refer to when learning hymns. We do hymn study at night as part of our bedtime routine, but many people like doing it as part of Morning Time. During November, December, and March, we use our hymnals to review Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter songs.

Current Events

Our family enjoys World Watch News every morning together. This is a 10-minute news broadcast from a Christian perspective. I highly recommend a membership! ($6.99/month)

Regular Subjects (Loop Schedule)

We implement this section of the Simple Morning Time Notebook on a loop schedule. I am not rigid on how I do this. After we finish our Daily Subjects, we usually pick one or two Regular Subjects.

Each Regular Subject study should take approximately 5 minutes.

Poetry

When I select the poets we will be studying for the year, I try to choose one suitable for younger kids and one for older ones. This year, I have chosen Walter de la Mare and Emily Dickinson as the poets we will study. We study one poem at a time, reading it once a day until it becomes very familiar. Often, kids will memorize the poem from hearing it so much. I’ve also included a page of classic poems with inspiring themes. These are poems I love reading to my kids!

Picture Study

I have kept the artist choices and prints blank for your child to fill in. You can find Picture Study suggestions for the current year on Ambleside Online or pick your own. In the past, I have both had a picture in hand to study AND studied the picture from a computer. Both options work well. You can also purchase art prints from Simply Charlotte Mason. (simplycharlottemason.com)

Composer Study

Choose two composers you will study this year. I have found it very helpful to create a playlist from these on your phone. Have kids hand-write the songs in the blanks as you listen to them. Introduce your children to the instruments of the orchestra. Have them identify them as you listen to music.

Folk Songs

Choose the folk songs you will learn each month and have your children write them in as you complete them. You may want to create a playlist for these as well.

Shakespeare

This year, we are reading the Shakespeare plays Othello and The Taming of the Shrew. Because Shakespeare has such deep plots and several characters, I like to expose our kids to Shakespeare through a progression of readings.

First, I read it from “Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare“ by Edith Nesbit. Secondly, I read the same play from “Tales from Shakespeare” by Charles and Mary Lamb, which fills in more of the details. For high school kids, listening to Arkangel audio versions of the plays is a wonderful extension.

Math Review

For Math Review, we will learn basic measurement in U.S. Customary and Metric units. We will also study unit conversions, including how to multiply or divide to convert metric units.

Samples of questions to ask:

• What do we use to measure length? weight? capacity? for US Customary? Metric?
• How many inches are in a foot? a yard? How many cups are in a pint? a gallon? etc.
• (Older students) One meter is how many kilometers? millimeters? etc.

Do you plan to have a garden this summer? Bring your kids along with you! They will learn so much as they plant, water, and harvest the flowers and vegetables. These children’s books will inspire you with gardening ideas you may want to try with your kids.

We have all been anticipating the wonderful transformations that spring and summer bring, and now it is finally here! As we finish our school year, we are also preparing to plant a garden.

 Our young gardeners are ready to start planting.  We like to give our kids a little section of their own garden so they can plant whatever they wish. Our preschoolers who are still learning about gardening tag along and help while we water and weed in the garden.

 Gardening is an activity that (for our household) gets the whole family involved and excited about the plants that will soon produce vegetables.

These are some of our favorite books about gardening!

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The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

This picture book follows the life cycles of a seed. It begins in autumn as the wind blows the flower seeds into the air. The seed lands in a few places where it cannot grow like the icy mountains and the hot, dry desert. At last it lands on the earth and snow covers it during winter. Finally, spring arrives and the tiny seed begins to grow! It shoots its roots down in the soil as it also pushes up through the ground to the sun above. Next, it grows beside bigger plants, but slowly, little by little, it becomes a large plant with a beautiful flower. Finally, it grows as tall as a house! 

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The Tiny Seed: With seeded paper to grow your own flowers! (The World of Eric Carle)

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Hardcover Book
• Carle, Eric (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 36 Pages – 03/10/2009 (Publication Date) – Little Simon (Publisher)

$7.28

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Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert 

Every year the main character and her mother order many different varieties of flower seeds from the magazines. Once the flowers are full-grown, they display the colors of the rainbow. Roses for red, poppies for orange, continuing through the rainbow colors, with all the beautiful flowers in their garden.

Planting a Rainbow

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Ehlert, Lois (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 40 Pages – 12/10/2013 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)

$9.99

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From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons

Gail Gibbons writes in this garden book about the different sizes of seeds and how each seed turns into the plant from which it came. The book illustrates the diagram of a flower in details that are easy for kids to understand. Birds and insects are a part of the growth of these plants, as they spread the pollen around from flower to flower.

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From Seed to Plant

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Gibbons, Gail (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/01/1991 (Publication Date) – Holiday House (Publisher)

$7.99

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The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons

This picture book is a great way to teach your kids different aspects about vegetables. Gail Gibbons writes about the perennials and annuals, different shapes and sizes of vegetables, and then goes through the plants in each of the eight groups of vegetables: stems, roots, fruits, flowers, leaves, bulb, tuber, and pod.

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The Vegetables We Eat (New & Updated)

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Gibbons, Gail (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/02/2008 (Publication Date) – Holiday House (Publisher)

$7.99

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Mortimer’s First Garden by Karma Wilson

Mortimer the Mouse is tired of the plain brown that covers the ground. As he nibbles on the shells of his sunflower seeds, he hears some people talking about planting a garden, making it green. Mortimer is immediately intrigued and plants his last sunflower seed. He watches it, watering the ground where the seed is buried. It slowly grows out of the ground. Finally, Mortimer comes out to see that the little seed was now a tall sunflower full of seeds!

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Mortimer’s First Garden

• Hardcover Book
• Wilson, Karma (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 02/24/2009 (Publication Date) – Margaret K. McElderry Books (Publisher)

$17.42

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Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner

Above ground in the garden, a girl and her Nana prepare for the garden they are going to tend in the coming spring. Down in the dirt the insects are preparing the soil, getting it ready for the roots to shoot down and grow. Up in the caretakers plant and tend the garden while below, the insects care for the parts of the plants that are down in the dirt.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt: (Nature Book for Kids, Gardening and Vegetable Planting, Outdoor Nature Book)

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Messner, Kate (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 177 Pages – 03/03/2015 (Publication Date) – Chronicle Books LLC (Publisher)

$3.99

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Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown

On every page the reader is asked a question about the garden. If your young readers hold a flashlight behind the page, a secret picture is revealed. This is a fun way to discover the secrets of the garden, while enjoying the special moments reading with your little ones.

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Secrets of the Vegetable Garden (Shine-A-Light)

• Hardcover Book
• Brown, Carron (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 36 Pages – 01/01/2016 (Publication Date) – Kane Miller Book Pub (Publisher)

$12.08

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Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert

A family gets out their gardening tools and seeds, planting each individual seed in its own hole. There is corn, zucchini squash, green bean, carrot seeds, and more vegetable seeds and sprouts. As they are watered and nourished by the sun’s light, the little plants grow and grow, until they are harvested by their gardeners. Finally, they are washed and cut up, and a soup is cooked — a garden soup! 

Growing Vegetable Soup (Voyager Books)

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Ehlert, Lois (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 12/10/2013 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)

$5.99

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The Rose in My Garden by Arnold Lobel

A bee visits a single rose. The bee is followed by a hollyhock that grows above the rose, and soon, even more flowers grow around the rose, creating a beautiful flower garden. This book is written in rhyming, poetic words. The flowers are beautifully illustrated.

The Rose in My Garden

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• Hardcover Book
• Lobel, Arnold (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 39 Pages – 04/18/1984 (Publication Date) – Greenwillow Books (Publisher)

$29.06

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The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

When a little boy plants a carrot seed, his mother, father, and brother all tell him it will never grow. Nevertheless, the little learner continues to water it and pull up the weeds, and as spring grows, so too does the little carrot seed that he planted as he had hoped. 

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The Carrot Seed: 75th Anniversary (Rise and Shine)

• Krauss, Ruth (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 05/19/2020 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$5.71

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Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

One of our favorite books! As a young girl, Miss Rumphius dreams of going to places far away as her grandfather once did. She travels the world from the city to great tropical islands, but is not satisfied. When she was young, her grandfather told her that to travel the world was an accomplishment not as great nor as important as “making the world beautiful”. Follow Miss Rumphius in this perfect book as she makes the world beautiful by throwing lupine seeds all about the town. In the next spring season the seeds grow into an amazing array of spring beauty.

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Miss Rumphius

• Cooney, Barbara (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 11/06/1985 (Publication Date) – Puffin Books (Publisher)

$6.88

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The Trellis and the Seed by Jan Karon

One of our favorite spring books, these colorful illustrations show the plant growth of a tiny seed as the change of the seasons fades into the lively green of spring. Slowly, the plant crawls up the trellis, as its caretaker carefully tends to it. Watching a single seed grow into something so beautiful will inspire children to plant seeds of their own. 

The Trellis and the Seed: A Book of Encouragement for All Ages

• Karon, Jan (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 05/05/2005 (Publication Date) – Puffin Books (Publisher)

$47.58

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Mary Lennox, a little girl who is orphaned, is sent to live with her evasive Uncle and discovers along with her cousin Colin a garden that used to be Colin’s mother’s and is now neglected after her death. Mary, her cousin, and a country boy named Dickinson secretly bring new life back into the garden, restoring it to its original beauty and tranquility. 

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The Secret Garden (HarperClassics)

• Burnett, Frances Hodgson (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 384 Pages – 12/21/2010 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$7.99

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My Garden by Kevin Henkes

As a little girl helps her mother weed and water the garden, she thinks about having her own garden. She imagines that there would be no weeds, and that they would stay alive forever. Sometimes in her garden, other things would grow, like umbrellas and keys. This is a book that your little gardeners will love because the young girl imagines her own fanciful garden. 

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My Garden

• Hardcover Book
• Henkes, Kevin (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 40 Pages – 02/23/2010 (Publication Date) – Greenwillow Books (Publisher)

$18.59

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I hope this list of books inspires you and your young gardeners. What recommendations would you add to this list?

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Reading autobiographies is a great way for kids to learn true stories about historical figures. An autobiography gives a more detailed account of one’s personal life than a biography, which is only a second-hand account. Here are a few of the best autobiographies I have either read to our kids or they have read themselves.

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The Autobiography of George Müller

“When sight ceases, it is time for faith to work.” George Mueller lived out his life in faith, not trusting in himself or anyone else to help him through many struggles. After a powerful conversion experience as a young adult, he dedicated his life to serving the Lord. He founded many orphanages and schools for children and cared for 10,024 orphans in his lifetime. Although he was not at all rich, the Lord supplied exactly what he needed when he needed it. He never had to ask anyone for money. He died peacefully after serving the Lord for more than sixty years. 

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The Autobiography Of George Muller

• George Muller (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 240 Pages – 02/01/1996 (Publication Date) – Whitaker House (Publisher)

$5.56

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Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl’s autobiography tells his tales of childhood from a young boy until he begins working for Shell Company as a young man and eventually travels abroad. As a child, he was sent to boarding school, where teachers were strict and the work was hard. Despite his struggles at boarding school, he had a fairly happy childhood and enjoyed spending his summers with his family in Oslo, Norway. The many escapades he caused and experienced have shaped the funny, quirky author he is today and we see that portrayed in many of his own books. The fun, interactive way he writes is what makes this a great book for young readers.

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Boy: Tales of Childhood

• Dahl, Roald (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 192 Pages – 01/22/2009 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

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Going Solo by Roald Dahl

Going Solo is a continuation of Roald Dahl’s first autobiography. It is mainly about his career with Shell Company until he joins the RAF and becomes a fighter pilot during World War II. He faced extraordinary situations, such as being blown up in his plane, firing at German planes in the air, and traveling to several different places around the world. After the attack on his plane, he was in a hospital for six months. Eventually, he was able to fly again. At the end of the book, he begins getting terrible headaches and is unfit to fly. Although this news saddened him, he eventually made it home, where he saw his dear mother and family after being away for three years. Older and younger readers alike will greatly enjoy this book. 

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Going Solo

• Dahl, Roald (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 240 Pages – 01/22/2009 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$7.71

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The Story of My Life: Helen Keller

After a terrible sickness that leaves her deaf, blind, and mute as a little girl of just seventeen months, Helen Keller learns to cope with the help of her kind teacher, Ann Sullivan. Because she wasn’t willing to give up despite her difficulties, she eventually graduated from Radcliffe College. She even learned to communicate with other people in her own way. 

The Story of My Life: By Helen Keller – Illustrated

• Helen Keller (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 393 Pages – 07/21/2017 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)

$10.99

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Beginning as a humble printer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin earned money, became a scientist, and eventually gained popularity. The book delves deep into his character, values, and ways he wanted to improve his own life. He meets many influential people along the way and performs many experiments that contribute to modern science. 

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

• Franklin, Benjamin (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 165 Pages – 12/25/2024 (Publication Date) – Warbler Classics (Publisher)

$8.99

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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 

Anne Frank’s diary tells the story of her life during the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands during World War II. She and her entire family, as well as four other Jews, hide in the Secret Annex for two years. During this time, they face personal struggles. Anne writes deeply about her feelings of the war, her passions, and the way the past two years have changed her. 

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Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

• Hardcover Book
• Anne Frank; Introduction-Eleanor Roosevelt; Translator-B.M. Mooyaart (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 01/01/1993 (Publication Date) – Bantam (Publisher)

$15.00

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I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. Because of his bravery and willingness to try something new despite the nasty feedback he received, the “color barrier,” as it became known, was broken. The book includes his relationships with great historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. He played baseball for nine years and influenced many people during that time. 

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I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson

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• Robinson, Jackie (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 320 Pages – 05/06/2003 (Publication Date) – Ecco (Publisher)

$13.61

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Rebel With A Cause by Franklin Graham

From his birth, Franklin Graham was expected to be as great as his father, the spiritual leader Billy Graham. Because of the peer pressure, he wandered into rebellious behavior in his teen years. He no longer wanted to be known as “Billy Graham’s son.” He dropped out of school and made bad choices. However, at the age of twenty-two, he realized what he had done and finally committed his life to Christ. He founded the charitable organization, Samaritan’s Purse, and worked with numerous other organizations. He became a public speaker, author, and even preached in various places. 

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Rebel With A Cause

• Graham, Franklin (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 354 Pages – 06/17/1997 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)

$11.07

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

As a baby, Frederick Douglass was separated from his mother. He grew up in Tuckahoe, Maryland, as a slave. When he was eight, he began working for the Auld family in Baltimore. It was then that his mistress, Sophia Auld, secretly taught him to read and write. When the master found out, Frederick was no longer allowed to learn from Sophia and had to find interesting ways to earn an adequate education. He was twenty years old when he escaped slavery and traveled to New York. Since then, he helped the abolitionist movement by writing speeches and essays about slavery. The boyhood of Frederick Douglass and his amazing true story continues to influence many people today. His autobiography of a kid who faced many challenges and still became the influential man he is today is a great example of true determination and will. 

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

• Douglass, Frederick (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 100 Pages – 12/22/2019 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)

$5.74

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Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada

When a terrible diving accident leaves Joni paralyzed from her neck down, she suffers nearly two years in the hospital, undergoing several tests and surgeries. During that time, she is confronted by feelings of hatred towards the Lord, and her Christianity is severely tested. Years later, with the help of friends and family, her hatred dissolves and she truly sees God’s love for her. She founded Joni&Friends, an organization for disabled people. She even started a painting hobby using her mouth to hold the paintbrush. Because of her unwillingness to sink into depression, she was able to influence so many people and is still doing that today.

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Joni: An Unforgettable Story

• Tada, Joni Eareckson (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 224 Pages – 11/16/2021 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)

$13.01

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Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution

Ji-li Jiang must make difficult choices between her educational future and her family during the Cultural Revolution in China. During this time, Chairman Mao completely influenced the people, making them think he is a god-like figure. Throughout the book, she discovers he is the reason behind the family’s suffering. At the end, she is proud of her loyalty to her family.

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Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution

• Jiang, Ji-li (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 320 Pages – 01/30/2018 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$5.46

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On the Way Home by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Written in diary format, Laura writes about her family’s move from De Smet, South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, with her husband Almanzo, and their only daughter, Rose. Laura includes every detail of their journey, including the amazing landscapes they pass, the building of a new home, and their crop failure. Rose’s true stories of growing up show how she challenged her mother’s old-fashioned ways. The extraordinary stories Laura shares in her own words give us a glimpse of life in the late 1800s. 

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On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894

• Wilder, Laura Ingalls (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 112 Pages – 10/20/1976 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$7.99

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Yankee Doodle Boy by Joseph Plumb Martin

A year after the Revolutionary War had begun, Joseph Martin enlists in the regiment to serve his country at the age of fifteen. He faced many trials, such as the siege in Fort Mifflin, harsh war conditions, and the government’s unfulfilled promises after the war was over. He died seventy-plus years later, although his writings continue to impact the modern world. 

Yankee Doodle Boy: A Young Soldier’s Adventures in the American Revolution as Told by Himself

• Plumb Martin, Joseph (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 192 Pages – 01/01/1995 (Publication Date) – Holiday House (Publisher)

$9.99

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These inspiring autobiographies would make a wonderful addition to your library. What good choices would you add to this list? 

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Reading books with your little ones helps foster the bond you have with your kids. As Mother’s Day draws near, these picture books will remind you both of the special love between mother and child. Give one of these picture books to a new mom, or enjoy reading this list of books with your children!

I don’t know about you, but my kids love it when I read books or poems to them about mother love. One of my favorite poems is Only One Mother by George Cooper

Only One Mother by George Cooper

Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky,
Hundreds of shells on the shore together,
Hundreds of birds that go singing by,
Hundreds of birds in the sunny weather.

Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.

If you want to have a wonderful Mother’s Day this year, try having this attitude. Rather than expecting appreciation or gifts from your husband and children, focus instead on the wonderful blessing it is to have children and a family. Reflect on the blessings of the other mothers in your life.

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Giftable Picture Books That Celebrate Mother Love

I hope this list of books will help you cherish the wonderful bond that all mothers provide for the family!

Mama Loves by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

If you have to pick just one book from this list, this is it! This is one of my absolute favorite books! A sweet rhyming book young readers will love, its colorful illustrations show all the simple activities a mama pig loves doing with her daughter pig. “Mama loves dancing in slippers, teapots of tea, reading the paper, and mornings with me.” This a great book will make you want to try all these nostalgic and peaceful family activities with your children!.

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Mama Loves

• Hardcover Book
• Dotlich, Rebecca (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 03/16/2004 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$6.29

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Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

In this sweet book, a bunny wants to run away and try all kinds of adventures, but as he tells his mother this, she replies, “If you run away, I will come after you for you are my little bunny!”. Finally, the bunny decides to stay at home with his mother. This is one of my favorite Mother’s Day books to show the special bond between a mother and her child.

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The Runaway Bunny by Brown, Margaret Wise (1991) Board book

• Margaret Wise Brown (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 01/01/1900 (Publication Date) – HarperFestival (Publisher)

$8.99

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I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw

Every night, a mother would quietly rock her little boy, singing, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.” The boy grew and grew, from a crazy toddler to a wild teenager, yet every night his loving mother sings to him. Finally, he grows up and moves to his own house. Using beautiful illustrations, I Love You Forever shows the unconditional love between a mother and her child.

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Love You Forever

• A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly.
• Softly she sings to him: “I’ll love you forever I’ll like you for always As long as I’m living My baby you’ll be.”
• Robert Munsch (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 09/01/1995 (Publication Date) – Firefly Books (Publisher)

$4.98

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On Mother’s Lap by Ann Herbert Scott

Michael and his mother rock the chair back and forth. Michael remembers his toys and brings them onto his mother’s lap, where they rock with him. This is a sweet story and a great Mother’s Day book, showing a mother’s love for her son by telling him that “there’s always room on mother’s lap.”

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On Mother’s Lap

• Scott, Ann Herbert (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 03/23/1992 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)

$6.39

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I Love You Through and Through by Caroline Jayne Church

This is a great book for toddlers! In simplistic style, it, teaches children about their body parts and emotions, while reminding little ones how much they are loved by parents.

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I Love You Through and Through

• Rossetti-Shustak, Bernadette (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 24 Pages – 12/05/2023 (Publication Date) – Cartwheel Books (Publisher)

$6.46

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Are You My Mother? By P. D. Eastman

A mother bird sits on her egg until deciding that she must find food for it. Meanwhile, the egg hatches, and a baby bird pops out. He looks for his mother in the nest, but she is not there. The little bird goes around, asking many different animals if they are his mother. Finally, he is brought back to the nest, and his mother returns.

Are You My Mother? (Beginner Books)

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Eastman, P.D. (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 72 Pages – 11/03/2010 (Publication Date) – Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$9.99

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The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

This is a cute book about the special moments between a mother raccoon and her son Chester. He does not wish to go to school, but his mother convinces him, sharing a secret of hers. It’s called the Kissing Hand, and she uses it, kissing his hand so that he knows that his love is always with her. After school, Chester kisses his mother’s hand, wanting her to know how much he, too, loves her.

The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series)

• Amazon Kindle Edition
• Penn, Audrey (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 12/08/2009 (Publication Date) – Tanglewood (Publisher)

$11.99

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Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer

A boy and his mom travel by train to some museums and shops. He is a bit reckless and causes chaos every place he goes. This book shows the true meaning of the patience and guidance mothers must have with their children.

Just Me and My Mom (A Little Critter Book)

• Mayer, Mercer (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 24 Pages – 10/09/2001 (Publication Date) – Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$5.99

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Foster the enduring love you have for your child by reading one of these children’s books this Mother’s Day. Or better yet, give one to a friend! What picture books about mother love would you add to this list?

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As the cherry blossoms and little daffodils pop up and adorn the natural world with their color and fragrance, these beautiful spring poems will be a perfect addition to your homeschool.

We love incorporating poetry naturally in our homeschool in many ways: through memory work, Morning Time read-aloud, copywork, and even art! The best way to understand and appreciate poetry is to read it more than once. Marinate in the vivid imagery; let the choice of words slowly sink in.

Regularly reading poetry is a simple and fun way to improve your child’s language skills!

Beautiful Spring Poems for Kids

Celebrate the arrival of spring by adding the following poems to your homeschool day.
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Spring by William Blake

Sound the flute!
Now ’tis mute!
Birds delight,
Day and night,
Nightingale,
In the dale,
Lark in sky,–
Merrily,
Merrily, merrily to welcome in the year.

Little boy,
Full of joy;
Little girl,
Sweet and small;
Cock does crow,
So do you;
Merry voice,
Infant noise;
Merrily, merrily to welcome in the year.

Little lamb,
Here I am;
Come and lick
My white neck;
Let me pull
Your soft wool;
Let me kiss
Your soft face;
Merrily, merrily we welcome in the year.

Daffadowndilly by A.A. Milne

She wore her yellow sun-bonnet,
She wore her greenest gown;
She turned to the south wind
And curtsied up and down.
She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head,
And whispered to her neighbour:
“Winter is dead.”

Growing In the Vale by Christina Rossetti

Growing in the vale
By the uplands hilly,
Growing straight and frail,
Lady Daffadowndilly.

In a golden crown,
And a scant green gown
While the spring blows chilly,
Lady Daffadown,
Sweet Daffadowndilly.

Weather

Anonymous

Whether the weather be fine
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold
Or whether the weather be hot,
We’ll weather the weather
Whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not.

One Morning, Oh! So Early by Jean Ingelow

One morning, oh! so early, my beloved, my beloved,
All the birds were singing blithely, as if never they would cease;
‘Twas a thrush sang in my garden, ‘Hear the story, hear the story!’
And the lark sang, ‘Give us glory!’
And the dove said, ‘Give us peace!’

Then I hearkened, oh! so early, my beloved, my beloved,
To that murmur from the woodland of the dove, my dear, the dove;
When the nightingale came after, ‘Give us fame to sweeten duty!’
When the wren sang, ‘Give us beauty!’
She made answer, ‘Give us love!’

Sweet is spring, and sweet the morning, my beloved, my beloved;
Now for us doth spring, doth morning, wait upon the year’s increase,
And my prayer goes up, ‘Oh, give us, crowned in youth with marriage glory,
Give for all our life’s dear story,
Give us love, and give us peace!’

The Swing by Robert Louis Stevenson

How do you like to go up in a swing,
Up in the air so blue?
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing
Ever a child can do!

Up in the air and over the wall,
Till I can see so wide,
River and trees and cattle and all
Over the countryside–

Till I look down on the garden green,
Down on the roof so brown–
Up in the air I go flying again,
Up in the air and down!

Favorite Poetry Books for Kids

These books below are some of my favorite resources for finding good poems for kids.

When We Were Young by A.A. Milne
Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne
Favorite Poems of Childhood edited by Phillip Smith
A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

As you revel in the beauty of a lovely spring day, what a perfect time to enjoy this selection of poems about the arrival of spring! What great poem would you add to this list?

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The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our Christian faith. These Christian Easter poems are a wonderful family resource to read aloud, write out for your homeschool copywork, or display in your home during Passion Week. 

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Click on the link below to print PDF copies of the Christian Easter poem graphics.

Easter Week By Charles Kingsley

See the land, her Easter keeping,
Rises as her Maker rose.
Seeds, so long in darkness sleeping,
Burst at last from winter snows.
Earth with heaven above rejoices;
Fields and gardens hail the spring;
Shaughs and woodlands ring with voices,
While the wild birds build and sing.

You, to whom your Maker granted
Powers to those sweet birds unknown,
Use the craft by God implanted;
Use the reason not your own.
Here, while heaven and earth rejoices,
Each his Easter tribute bring-
Work of fingers, chant of voices,
Like the birds who build and sing.

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
By Isaac Watts

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

No Greater Love
By Patricia Adderley

Lord, when you chose your disciples,
You chose one whom you knew would betray you
At the last supper, you told him to go,
Knowing what he was about to do.
In the Garden of Gethsemane
when the soldiers came, you did not resist
When questioned by the Pharisee’s,
You did not defend yourself
When asked if you were the messiah,
You simply stated “Yes, I am He”-
In their minds blasphemy
When questioned by Herod-
He had you scourged-
You still did not resist
When mocked by the soldiers-
Still, you said nothing.
When Pilate questioned you,
You said nothing except to confirm
that you were a king and to tell him
The only power he had over you
Was given to him from above.
After being beaten and mocked and flogged,
You still did nothing,
Even knowing that at any time
You could have called down
Twelve legions of angels to help you.
Throughout all of this,
You never wavered,
You were always true
Even when you hung on the cross and said:
“Father, forgive them
For they know not what they do.”
My love for you cannot ever compare
To your love for me.

My Song Is Love Unknown
By Samuel Crossman

My song is love unknown,
My Saviour’s love to me;
Love to the loveless shown,
That they might lovely be.
O who am I,
That for my sake
My Lord should take
Frail flesh and die?

He came from his blest throne
Salvation to bestow;
But men made strange, and none
The longed-for Christ would know.
But O, my Friend,
My Friend indeed,
Who at my need
His life did spend!

Sometimes they strew His way,
And His sweet praises sing;
Resounding all the day
Hosannas to their King.
Then ‘Crucify!’
Is all their breath,
And for His death
They thirst and cry.

Why, what hath my Lord done?
What makes this rage and spite?
He made the lame to run,
He gave the blind their sight.
Sweet injuries!
Yet they at these
Themselves displease,
And ‘gainst him rise.

They rise, and needs will have
My dear Lord made away;
A murderer they save,
The Prince of Life they slay.
Yet cheerful He
To suffering goes,
That He His foes
From thence might free.

In life no house, no home
My Lord on earth might have;
In death no friendly tomb
But what a stranger gave.
What may I say?
Heav’n was his home;
But mine the tomb
Wherein he lay.

Here might I stay and sing:
No story so divine;
Never was love, dear King,
Never was grief like Thine!
This is my Friend,
In Whose sweet praise
I all my days
Could gladly spend.

As Christians, let’s share the hope we have of eternal life through our Lord Jesus who died for us and rose again on the third day!
Happy Easter! He is risen!

Do you have a preschool child who is starting to understand number concepts? These interactive counting picture books will help your preschooler learn to count in a way that is fun and engaging!

As a homeschool mom of 15+ years, I think the best way for young children to learn to count is through play and games. As your preschool child shows awareness of number order, however, reading interactive picture books is a fantastic enrichment activity to enhance his or her understanding. 

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Best Counting Books for Preschool Kids

My preschoolers love these counting books! We read them over and over together. 

Over in the Meadow by Paul Galdone

My daughter (now eight years old) used to love this book through her toddler years, asking constantly for me to read this book to her. Because of its rhyming text, I like to sing this book when I read it to my little learners. Here is the link to the tune I sing. Every number up to ten shows a mother and her children, starting with a mother turtle with her little turtle one to a mother fox and her little foxes ten. 

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Over in the Meadow: An Old Nursery Counting Rhyme

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Paul Galdone (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 06/01/1989 (Publication Date) – Aladdin (Publisher)

$1.85

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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow

Do you want to know the silly story behind the song about the five little monkeys jumping on the bed? You will learn here, as Eileen Christelow tells of the monkeys getting ready for bed. They jump on the bed until one of them gets hurt. But when the doctor tells them not to jump on the bed, they mischievously do it again. This rhyming book is also a song. If you can sing books to children, they love it!

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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Padded Board Book (A Five Little Monkeys Story)

• Christelow, Eileen (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 30 Pages – 04/04/2017 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)

$9.59

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Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth

Count with your small children one by one, almost all of the ladybugs get distracted by other insects except for the last one. This ladybug is left alone until a breeze comes along and blows her home with all the other ladybugs and wildlife.

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Bendon Ten Little Ladybugs Piggy Toes Press Storybook

• TACTILE: Uses tactile ladybug buttons to teach young children to count
• COVER: Hardcover with ladybug counting toy built in
• SIZE: 22 pages, 9.2 x 7.2 inches
• COLOR: Toddlers love the bright colors and disappearing Ladybugs

$11.20

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

On a warm, sunny morning, a baby caterpillar pops out of an egg. Follow the caterpillar, trying one apple, two two pears, and many more interesting foods. But all this eating results in a stomach ache. Finally, he finds the right food for him — a delicious green leaf. After emerging from a cocoon, the caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

• Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly in this sturdy board book
• Great for early development
• Children will enjoy this delightful tale
• Ages 3 to 7
• Hardcover Book

$11.58

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Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins

The style of the illustrations in this book is very unique.  The wooden hinged figures with intricate designs render a Dutch farm theme. A farmer is trying to keep his ten beautiful apples growing on the apple tree. Animals keep running  by and stealing them one by one, until they are all gone. Next thing he knows, the animals carry him away and he finds out what happened to all his precious apples.

ten red apples

• Pat Hutchins (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 06/10/2025 (Publication Date) – Scholastic (Publisher)

$14.97

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Richard Scarry’s Best Counting Book Ever

Your kids will count along with Willy Bunny in this story. He is bored and begins to count the number of items and things he encounters that day. Kids love interacting with the books that we read to them!

Best Counting Book Ever

• Scarry, Richard (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 64 Pages – 01/02/2014 (Publication Date) – HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks (Publisher)

$14.65

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My First Counting Book Golden Book Illustrated by Garth Williams by Lilian Moore

In this board book, the reader counts different kinds of animals throughout the story. Garth William’s (illustrator for the Little House on the Prairie books) colorful illustrations display the animals’ different ways of each of their life cycles and environments.

My First Counting Book

• Hardcover Book
• Moore, Lilian (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 24 Pages – 02/01/2001 (Publication Date) – Golden Books (Publisher)

$5.57

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Bear Counts by Karma Wilson

Bear looks up at the sky and begins to count the insects, the birds, the clouds. Mouse follows him, and together, they count all the wildlife in the forest. “Numbers, numbers, everywhere. Now YOU can count too, just like BEAR!”

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Bear Counts (The Bear Books)

• Hardcover Book
• Wilson, Karma (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 05/12/2015 (Publication Date) – Margaret K. McElderry Books (Publisher)

$15.10

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Chicka Chicka 1,2,3

My littles love the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom books and were excited to find that there was another version but with numbers! All the numbers race to the top of the apple tree, but what they meet at the top will send them tumbling back down.

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Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3

• Chicka Chicka 1 2 3
• Hardcover Book
• Bill Martin Jr. (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 40 Pages – 08/01/2004 (Publication Date) – Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$11.53

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Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews

What can you make with dots? Read this basic counting book to find all the creative ways to see black dots in everyday objects. This is a fun way for young children to learn number concepts from one to ten. 

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Ten Black Dots

• Crews, Donald (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 09/21/1995 (Publication Date) – Greenwillow Books (Publisher)

$7.60

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The M&M’s Counting Book

This is a good book with bright colors, as the M&M’s characters teach counting in their rhyming words. It is a great tool for teaching not only counting, but also the shapes and colors. It also has a little bit more advanced math concepts that are great for four to six year-olds.

The M & M’s COUNTING BOOK

• BARBARA BARBIERI MCGRATH (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 30 Pages – 06/09/1994 (Publication Date) – Scholastic Inc. (Publisher)

$7.63

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Count to 10 With a Mouse by Margaret Wise Brown

Margaret Wise Brown is one of my favorite authors. Big Red Barn and Goodnight Moon are two of my favorite books of hers. Count to 10 With a Mouse, another one of her works, but as a simple counting book. A mouse lives in his hole in a book, before he decides to explore to the next page. Each one has a different number of birds or animals that the mouse counts.

Count to 10 with a Mouse

• Brown, Margaret Wise (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 06/10/2025 (Publication Date) – Parragon Book Service Ltd (Publisher)

$5.30

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Birdsongs by Betsy Franco and Steve Jenkins

What I love about the book Birdsong is that it’s a great for little readers to learn a different variety of birds while also learning to count. As the sun slowly rises, these birds go about their normal routine in their habitat. This delightful book could have a dual purpose, teaching math and nature study.  

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Birdsongs

• Hardcover Book
• Franco, Betsy (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 40 Pages – 01/09/2007 (Publication Date) – Margaret K. McElderry Books (Publisher)

$16.15

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How Many Snails? by Paul Giganti Jr.

How many Snails invites children to interact with the reading as they count different items based on their qualities. Each page shows a number of one kind of animal or object, and the reader will be asked simple questions like how many trucks out of all of the trucks are fire trucks? And how many dogs are spotted? 

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How Many Snails?: A Counting Book (Counting Books (Greenwillow Books))

• Giganti Jr., Paul (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 24 Pages – 09/21/1994 (Publication Date) – Greenwillow Books (Publisher)

$7.19

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This Little Pup by Laura J. Bryant

Follow a young puppy in this children’s book as he chases after a ball. The ball bounces past cows, and chickens, and pigs, and all sorts of animals there on the farm, counting them as he goes. It bounces past everything, until finally, the little pup catches it.

This Little Pup

• Hardcover Book
• Bryant, Laura J. (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 04/01/2020 (Publication Date) – Albert Whitman & Company (Publisher)

$16.99

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Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker

This is a great book that borrows lines from Mother Goose’s nursery rhyme, “one, two, buckle my shoe”, a nursery rhyme that I often read to my little ones. The simple illustrations show the hen and her eggs, and in the end as they hatch into chicks. It is a great way to teach your young readers math skills, and have so much fun reading the rhymes!

Big Fat Hen

• Baker, Keith (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 04/01/1999 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)

$9.99

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Looking for a way to enhance your child’s number sense? Reading these picture books with your small children is a fun way to do that! What books would you add to this list?

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Are you looking for a simple way to teach your kids about the true meaning of Easter? Sing songs together about the resurrection of Christ! Music has a powerful ability to shape the mind. These kids worship songs will help you celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with your children in the days leading up to Easter Sunday.

The resurrection of Christ is central to the Christian faith. As Paul says in I Corinthians 15, “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” 

How do you prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in your home? At Christmas, we sing carols, decorate our homes, exchange gifts, and have a special family meal. But for Easter? (crickets)

When I think about our family’s Easter traditions, they leave much to be desired. Using music, art, nature, literature, home decorations, food, and traditions, we should be doing more to prepare for this special time of year. I don’t know about you, but I want to change that! 

In the same way that we observe the birth of Christ with Advent, let’s create a family culture that celebrates the true Easter story! 

Christian Easter Songs That Tell about Christ’s Resurrection

One of the best ways to teach kids truth is through music. These great songs for kids by various artists tell the good news of the gospel. 

1. Christ the Lord is Risen Today by Ellie Holcomb

Christ the Lord is Risen Today is one of the classic hymns sung in churches around the world on Easter day. I love Ellie Holcomb’s peppy rendition of this beautiful song.

2. Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed by Getty Kids Hymns

Through this song children will learn the common greeting used by all Christians at Easter. “He is risen! He is risen indeed!” 

3. The Resurrection by Seeds Family Worship

One way to get God’s Word into our hearts is to sing it! Seeds Family Worship creates music that gets kids’ attention using lyrics straight from verses of Scripture.

4. On That First Easter  God’s Kids Worship

The simple lyrics in this song explain the story of Jesus in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand. 

5. Christ Arose Go Fish Guys

Christ Arose is another classic hymn sung in churches throughout Christendom. My kids love all the Go Fish Guys music! 

6. God Always Keeps His Promises by TheOlogy: Ancient Truths Ever New

This song follows the story of the gospel beginning with the call of Abraham, the giving of the law, and finally, Jesus’ sacrifices through His death and resurrection. Sovereign Grace Music does a wonderful job of teaching doctrine through music. Kids will understand the sequence of events that led us to our need for a Redeemer.

7. He’s Alive, He’s Alive (Easter) by Yancy

I love the catchy tune in this song that repeats the phrase, “Jesus Is Alive.” Our redeemer lives!

Kids Easter Albums

If you want to listen to complete albums that celebrate Easter, I recommend these excellent choices!

I Believe (An Easter Curriculum) by Go Fish Guys

The Resurrection by Seeds Family Worship 

Keith and Kristyn Getty Kids Hymnal

Gods Kids Worship Band Easter Wonder

Seeds of Easter by Seeds Family Worship 

Other Christian Easter Resources

Easter Bible Trivia (Free Printable) How much do you know about the Resurrection story? This is a great game to play as a family!

Easter Picture Books for Kids That Tell the Resurrection Story Want to start collecting a library of Easter stories to read to your kids each year? Much like a prism shows different colors of light depending on the angle you look through it, these excellent Easter picture books point to the resurrection of Christ in different ways. 

I hope these Christian Easter songs for kids fill your home with beautiful music as you celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus!

He is risen!

Because the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith, I want to emphasize traditions in our home that tell the true story of Easter. As parents, we often spend a lot of time on Christmas preparations to celebrate the birth of Christ, but I want our kids to experience that same anticipation with Easter. 

One great way to impress the story of Christ’s death and resurrection on our kids’ hearts is by reading them excellent picture books that tell the Easter story. Much like a prism shows different colors of light depending on the angle you look through it, these wonderful Easter books point to the resurrection of Christ in different ways.  

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The Garden, The Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton

Using three basic Bible stories as illustrations, Carl Laferton shows how we were separated from God in the garden. Unable to be in his presence behind the curtain in the temple, God made a way for us to be with him again. This is a great picture book for your early readers to enjoy.

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The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross: The true story of why Jesus died and rose again

• Hardcover Book
• Carl Laferton (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 02/18/2016 (Publication Date) – The Good Book Company (Publisher)

$9.38

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The Tale of Three Trees Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt

Three trees talk about what they want to be when they grow up. The first wants to be a great treasure chest. The second tree, a big ship. The third tree wants to be tall so that when people look up to it, they think of God. Although they didn’t know it at first, they were used for so much more than their intended purpose. One is used for the manger where Jesus was laid; the second was used as the boat Jesus sailed in when he calmed the storm. And the third became the cross Jesus died on. This classic story is one of our favorite children’s Easter books. 

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The Tale of Three Trees

• Christian Children’s Books
• Christianity
• Hardcover Book
• Hunt, Angela Elwell (Author)
• English (Publication Language)

$7.95

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He Is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter by Patti Rokus

In this clever board book, Patti Rokus uses rocks as illustrations to demonstrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Told in a simple, easy-to-understand format, the book has Bible verses at the bottom of each page that show the truth of His word. This is a wonderful way to get young readers engaged while telling them the Easter story. 

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He Is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter

• Hardcover Book
• Zondervan (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 02/05/2019 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)

$13.78

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’Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist

For those of you who love the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clark Moore, this book by a different author is very similar. Little readers will love this simple story because of the colorful illustrations and classic rhymes: “But the cave was empty! He just wasn’t there! Mary sat down and wept, and her cries filled the air; but suddenly, Mary heard someone behind. “Dear woman, who is it that you hope to find?” 

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‘Twas the Morning of Easter (‘Twas Series)

• Hardcover Book
• Nellist, Glenys (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 02/02/2021 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)

$14.36

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The Legend of the Easter Egg by Lori Walburg

One of our favorite Christmas books is The Legend of the Candy Cane, which tells the story of Christ’s life. This picture book is the Easter version by the same author. Thomas and his sister spend their days leading up to Easter going on egg hunts together. But Thomas eventually has to leave his sister because she is very sick. He goes to stay with a nice couple who tell him what the Easter egg means and how it connects to the crucifixion and resurrection. With his newfound faith in Jesus, Thomas makes many colored eggs and takes them to his sister to share with her what he learned about the Easter egg. 

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The Legend of the Easter Egg

• Hardcover Book
• Walburg, Lori (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 02/01/1999 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)

$16.00

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The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith

A donkey follows Jesus through Palm Sunday, communion, and his eventual death and resurrection. Coming from an animal’s point of view, this story is a good way to tell the true meaning of Easter in a different light. From its unique perspective, it’s a great book kids of all ages will love! 

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The Easter Story

• Hardcover Book
• Wildsmith, Brian (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/01/2000 (Publication Date) – Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (Publisher)

$6.62

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Easter by Gail Gibbons

This story shares the good news of the Gospel and the true meaning of Easter and tells where all of the typical Easter traditions come from, such as the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, and the word Easter itself. Because the text is short on each page, young children will enjoy this book. 

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Easter

• Hardcover Book
• Gibbons, Gail (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/20/1994 (Publication Date) – Holiday House (Publisher)

$2.81

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On That Easter Morning by Mary Joslin

Josling tells the story of Easter in accurate detail through the many events leading up to Christ’s death on the cross. One of the stories included in this book is when Jesus destroys the marketplace that people made out of the temple. The hope and peace this story shares and its beautiful illustrations make this book a great addition to your library. 

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On that Easter Morning

• Hardcover Book
• Pasquali, Elena (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/24/2020 (Publication Date) – Lion Children’s Bks (Publisher)

$6.99

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The Very First Easter by Paul L. Maier

The reader follows Chris, a little boy who loves Easter but not for the right reasons, as his parents tell him Jesus’ life story from when he was a child to his ascension into heaven. Throughout the book, Chris learns about the perfect gift of salvation and how important it is to those who love Jesus. Short Bible verses that go along with the story his parents tell him are sprinkled throughout the book. 

The Very First Easter (Pb)

• Maier Ph.D., Paul L (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/01/2003 (Publication Date) – Concordia Pub House (Publisher)

$8.99

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The Story of Easter by Aileen Fisher

Although she shares the Easter story for much of the book, Aileen Fisher also tells about Easter egg hunt traditions, coloring eggs, and church services held during the Easter season. It also includes a craft idea and recipe in the back. 

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The Story of Easter: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

• Fisher, Aileen (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 01/03/1998 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)

$7.99

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I hope this list of Resurrection stories will help you establish some Easter traditions in your home. What are some of your favorite Easter books? 

Happy Resurrection Day!

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