Winter Reading
Need a few books to read as you curl by the fire this late fall and winter? (We don't have a fireplace, but we do have a radiator. Does that count?) Here are a few to peruse on cold nights.
Nutrition: What Every Parent Needs to Know was just released in its second edition. The cohesive volume gives parents all the information and strategies they need to meet the dietary needs of children from birth through adolescence, as well as the facts about standards of weight and height. It allso addresses eating disorders and special dietary needs; alternative diets and supplements; allergies; and concerns over food safety.
If you can find a copy of this charming book in the next week or two, it's a great cuddle-up-and-learn read for your preschooler. Off to Plymouth Rock by Dandi Daley Mackall has engaging illustrations, fun rhymes, and is perfect for explaining to your young children about the first Thanksgiving.
If you are a historical fiction lover, Mine is the Night will make you swoon. it's a retelling of the biblical Book of Ruth, told by the exquisite Liz Curtis Higgs through the lens of 18th century Scotland. The Kerr women, tossed from a place of privilege and both their husbands gone, must readjust to life as commoners in the Naomi-figure's hometown. Intriguing, utterly delightful, and romantic. Just like Ruth!
If you were inspired by the movie Courageous, you might enjoy - and be moved by - The Resolution for Men. It's a challenge to step up as the leader of your household, marriage, and children.
What's on your bookshelf this fall and winter? Don't forget to enter our November Giveaway for a chance at adding Candace Cameron Bure's book, Reshaping It All, to your shelves!
