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The Absolute BEST Christian Kids’ Books Published in 2022 – The Golden Paw Print Awards

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I’ve been on a few podcasts, and spoken to a MOPS group or five, and a question I get asked regularly is, “What are the BEST books to read aloud?”

I tend to give the cop-out answer of, “Oh, there’s so many good ones, how could I ever choose,” but that is a lie. I totally know what I think are the best. So, this year I broke down and decided to tell everyone what the standouts are, by giving them the Golden Paw Print award.

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Who Won What? 2022 Christian Children’s Book Awards Roundup

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It’s that time of year again! Book award season is upon us! 2022 was a GREAT year for Christian children’s books. Both Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition give awards for the best in faith-market children’s literature. However, just because these two Christian-culture-juggernauts say you should have a book in your book basket, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s right for every family. Read on for a picky-mom review of EVERY winner and finalist in their children’s categories.

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Top 13 New Christian Board Books 2022

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Board books are wonderful resources for our little people! 2022 was a great year for board books in the faith market, and there are a ton of excellent Christian board books right now. Although this list isn’t exhaustive of all of the great new board books, it will definitely get your book basket filled with some really stand out new titles for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!

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Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey vs. Little Pilgrim’s Progress: A Picky Christian Mom Review

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There are two recently released titles revamping the classic Christian allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for kids. Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey and Little Pilgrim’s Progress come from the same source material, but they could reach slightly different audiences. Read on to find out who I recommend each book for.

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