Fruit Inspection

This book was recommended by another mom in my homeschool group and I’m so glad I got a copy for myself. The Book Tree ,very simply put, is a Christian reference for children’s literature.

As a child I really disliked reading. Really, really disliked it. I don’t know why, but I would have rather done anything than read a book. Well, except hang laundry. Asking me to do either of those 2 things would ruin my summer vacation!

Now I love to read and wish I had more time to devote to it. I so much want my kids to enjoy books! I just don’t always feel equipped with the knowledge to point them in the right direction.

Savannah has taken a liking to the Junie B Jones series and while they are a bit silly, the main character is also quite sassy and disrespectful. At this point I am still reading them to her and can skip around as needed. Soon she will be ready to read them on her own and I’m just not sure I want those to be the books she spends her time with.

Last fall another homeschooling mom told me about The Magic Treehouse books. I picked up a few at the library and my kids both liked them so much I asked my parents to get me a set for Christmas. So far this year those have been the ones they go to when I ask them to pick out a book for me to read.

But I still felt lost standing, staring at the rows and rows of books at the library or book store. What’s appropriate? What’s not? Which ones teach values that I hold dear? And what about the classics? Where do they fit in???

The Book Tree answered all my questions and gave me even more things to think about. As I said, it’s mainly a reference book, but in its introduction is food for thought. I highly recommend this book for any parent, homeschooling or not, that is interested in giving their kids great literature.