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I LOVE classic literature. I start reading chapter books to my children at a very young age, one or two chapters a night. I look for books with strong characters and moral lessons. I stop and talk to them about why decisions and actions of the characters is right or wrong and how things might have been done differently. I ask them to think what would be the best way to deal with certain situations and how God would want them to act. This has turned out to be an excellent exercise. As they grow older, begin to do things on their own, and I am less immediately involved, I am confidently watching my older children work through their decisions in a logical & Godly way.
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 John 4
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These Usborne books are precious with unforgettable illustrations the children love to sit and look at!
"Here are five of the best-loved children's classics adapted into a charming picture book. With this collection you can introduce very young readers to the joyful adventures in The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, The Railway Children and Heidi." ages 3 & up |
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Charles Dickens is one of my favorite authors of all time. While I really prefer unabridged stories usually, A Tale of Two Cities is definitely one I'd suggest the children read from here instead. The history they can learn from these is wonderfully "real".
Here are five of Dickens's best-loved stories: Oliver Twist, Bleak House, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield-wonderfully retold for easy reading for ages 8 & up. |
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Last, but definitely not least, my very favorite author is Louisa May Alcott. My Great-Grandma gave me an old copy of Little Women that I treasure.
"Louisa May-Alcott's classic novel, complete and unabridged. This inspirational story follows the fortunes of the March sisters as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following their dreams. Fully illustrated, this hardback gift edition is traditionally bound and has a ribbon page marker." |
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Don't limit yourself to just this one though! She wrote a treasury of exceptional books girls AND boys will love. These are all free on Gutenburg.org:
To learn more about Louisa May Alcott and all the books and stories she wrote, look her up on her Wikipedia page.
- Little Men
- Jo's Boys
- An Old Fashioned Girl
- Eight Cousins (my favorite)
- A Rose in Bloom
- Under the Lilacs
- Jack and Jill: A Village Story (another favorite)
To learn more about Louisa May Alcott and all the books and stories she wrote, look her up on her Wikipedia page.
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