Big Books, Little Ears

Reading chapter books to toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond

Children's Book Review Single

The Dodsworth Series

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“Dodsworth wanted adventure.” – opening line of Dodsworth in New York

I love my kids like crazy. I also love to travel to other countries. However, I don’t combine these two loves. Traveling internationally with my kids is just not something I’ve done! To be honest, that sounds super intimidating.

I still want them to know about other places, however, even if I’m not up to navigating the Underground with them in tow. Thankfully, there are books like the Dodsworth series to introduce them to other places! [Read more…] about The Dodsworth Series

The Magician’s Nephew

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“This is a story about something that happened long ago when your grandfather was a child. It is a very important story because it shows how all the comings and goings between our own world and the land of Narnia first began.” – opening sentences of The Magician’s Nephew

I waited for what felt like FFOORREEVVVEERR to introduce my son to C.S. Lewis. Forever.

Finally, the day came! It was time to start reading the series, The Chronicles of Narnia! [Read more…] about The Magician’s Nephew

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Magic Tree House

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Please don’t shoot the messenger. I’m going to try to provide a picky review of the Magic Tree House series. It feels impossible to provide an accurate Magic Tree House critique because the books are almost universally loved, but I’m going to try.

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