These are treasures we have enjoyed, most available in the public domain or at no cost, others worth the dollar. Oh, and we love to include go-along book activities! Here are our top 10 favorites from The Library ~ reader-favorite books from the 2024–2025 archives:
The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
Originally copyrighted in 1924, the original version of the Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner ~ free.
Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales {Free eBooks}
Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales free with resources!
Alpha-Phonics Workbook ~ Free
Teaching reading at home is often overcomplicated. The key is patience and using a naturalistic teaching method. Alpha-Phonics Workbook is a free aid to the process.
Home Education Series by Charlotte Mason {Free eBooks}
Home Education Series by Charlotte Mason in the public domain will give you a better idea of how to implement her ideas in your home.
School Arithmetics ~ Free eBooks
School Arithmetics is a series of math books written for the elementary years and free.
Reading-Literature: The Primer ~ Free eBook
Reading-Literature series is easy enough to read, while interesting.
Drawing for Beginners {Free eBook}
Drawing for Beginners is surprisingly robust for a beginner’s drawing book. Free eBook.
The First Book of Plants {Free eBook}
The First Book of Plants is a free helpful reference, with illustrations of plants with different types of roots, stems, fruit, and more.
The Boxcar Children: Read the Entire Series
If you are looking for a fun read-aloud over the holidays, try The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
Twas the Night Before Christmas ~ Free eBook & Downloads
“Twas the Night Before Christmas” poetry study and resources!
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