Winnie-the-Pooh ~ Free eBook
Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne now in the public domain in the US with illustrations by Shepard!
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Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin ~ Review
Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin is a fun read-aloud by favorite author Marguerite Henry.
Album of Horses by Marguerite Henry ~ Review
Album of Horses by Marguerite Henry is a wonderful introduction to different horse breeds.
Johnny Kaw: A Kansas Tall Tale ~ Read Free
Kansas has its own tall tale to rival Paul Bunyan: warm-hearted Johnny Kaw!
6 Colorful DK Nature Books
DK books are used by countless home educators as a spine for children studying science and nature.
10 Free Read Alouds ~ PreK–2
Reading aloud develops skills and creates a storehouse of knowledge — among other things. Our list.
"Boats Sail on the Rivers" by Christina G. Rossetti
Sing-song: A Nursery Rhyme Book by Christina Rossetti (1915) | Christina G. Rossetti (1830–1894)
8 Places to Find Children’s Books in the Public Domain
We posted our favorites in 2012. But an update is long overdue! There are many quality children’s books in the public domain. These books have survived the test of time! The challenge is to find them. Yes, you can search…
Eating the Alphabet {Free to Read — Time Limited}
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert is a beautiful picture book filled with fruits and veggies from A to Z. (See Additional Resources below.) We recommend this title in our Fruits & Veggies unit study. Now for a limited time…
12 Favorite Christmas Read-Aloud Books
Each year we would pull a big wicker basket near the couch and fill it with every Christmas-themed book we had in the house. Here are 12 favs
My Book of Ten Fishes {Free eBook}
This is a cute and wonderfully illustrated book about “fishes” for young children. Written by Rosalie G. Mendel and illustrated by Hazel Frazee, My Book of Ten Fishes is an introductory picture book for young readers covering: Star fish. Salmon.…
The Worst Jokes I Know
The Worst Jokes I Know is a collection of "101 Funny Bone Ticklers for Jokesters of All Ages" that answers the lighthearted questions in life
The Baby’s Own Aesop {Free eBook}
The collection of fables we attribute to the Greek slave Aesop number over 700. These simple tales with a moral have entertained humanity for centuries. Though originally aimed at adults, it is thought that sometime after the Renaissance they became…
One Wintry Night ~ Review of a Christmas Favorite
One Wintry Night is a beautifully illustrated picture book that you will want to add to your Christmas reading list!
Abroad {Free eBook}
Abroad, illustrated by Thomas Crane and Ellen E. Houghton, is a free picture book for young readers that will frame an early introduction to France. Published in 1880, Abroad tells the story of a family’s travels from London through a…
A Book of Birds {Free eBook}
Here is one for the younger crowd: A Book of Birds, free eBook download, illustrated by British artist Carton Moore Park. The twenty-six featured birds include those most likely to be interesting to young readers: Flamingo. Vulture. Penguin. Eagle.…
The Conceited Pig {Free eBook}
A moral tale involving fantasy elements (talking animals) allows the characters to learn by their mistakes.
Harry the Dirty Dog {Free Video & Activities}
Children love reading about a dog they can totally relate to.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin {Free eBook & Go-Alongs}
Famous poem beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Book activities.
Finding Winnie {Review}
Many people don’t realize there was a real bear behind A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh. Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick tells the heart-warming story of the real bear Winnie-the-Pooh was named after. The…
Beautiful 2016 Jan Brett Calendar {Free}
Each year Jan Brett offers a free calendar download, usually based on one of her latest books. This year’s calendar is based on her book The Turnip, a fun twist on a Russian folktale about a family’s efforts to pull…
Preschool Thumbelina Download with Activities {Free}
Beautifully illustrated version of Andersen's tale, with activities.
Twas the Night Before Christmas {Free eBook & Downloads}
"Twas the Night Before Christmas" poetry study and resources!
Make Way for Ducklings {Free Video & Activities}
Video along with book study activities and suggested resources.