These books are aligned with Waldorf Education curriculum and principles. For more information on what I mean by that, please visit this page: What is Waldorf-Aligned?
Published: 1994 Theme: Family Life on the Prairie Best for: 6 - 8 "Sarah and I sat in the kitchen. The air was thick with the heat, and there was no breeze. There hadn't been any wind for days. Sarah was writing a letter to the aunts in Maine. I wrote in my journal." In the second of Sarah, Plain and Tall, the family must deal with a serious drought, and separation from each other and the land.
Published: 1953 Theme: Coming of Age Best for: Boys 11-12 "San Ysidro is the patron saint of our village of Los Cordovas...He keeps an eye out special for Los Cordovas...For as long as I can remember, there have been no complaints about how San Ysidro has handled things for our village." Miguel is twelve years old, a middle child in a large family of shepherds who have lived on the New Mexico lands for hundreds of years. Somehow he has a way of muddling everything he tries to communicate...
Published: 2013 Theme: Family Love Best for: 6 to 9 "We all have our truths, Kidd," says Henry. "Some are big truths. Most times they're small truths. But those stories are Maddy's truths. Your parents have different ones of their own." This is an exquisite children's book, written for the 'early reader' level. It is heartfelt, honest, and funny, all at once.
Published: 2009 Theme: Beyond Stereotyping Best for: 12 and up "We're supposed to talk about real differences and perceived differences, and...I just don't know. Sadness feels the same, whether it's in Lexington or here in Thunder Creek." This beautifully written, heartfelt children's book gives us a direct experience that caring for others not only yields the greatest happiness, but transcends social class...
Published: 2014 Theme: Family Best for: 7 to 9 "I write, "Wrapped in the moon." I can't write any more. But I know that this won't be a rhymed poem. That is too slim for what I want to say. That is too slim for the cow." Reading Fly Away was somewhat like stepping into a child's dream, an ordinary child, living an ordinary life, with the heart and soul of a poet...
Published: 2006 Theme: Perseverance through obstacles Best for: 7 to 10 "Just as Su Shih's writing followed the laws of nature, do did his rulings, where were just and as brilliant as the sun. He was guided by the ancient Chinese book of wisdom, the Tao Te Ching..." It's an interesting challenge to create a historical fiction children's book that young children would be able to take in...
Published: 2005 Theme: Folktale Best for: 9 and up "...Ben started talking about his reading lessons. "It was like coming in out of the dark," he said. "When I started, there were shapes and things, but nothing was clear. Then it was clear and I could see. It was like being born." This unusual children's book offers a retelling of the classic folk tale, Dick Whittington and His Cat, and gentle support for struggling readers.
Published: 2011 Theme: Goodness Wins Out Best for: 9 and up "Whenever Castle Glower became bored, it would grow a room or two. It usually happened on Tuesdays, when King Glower was hearing petitions..." From the opening line (above) to the very end, it is impossible to put this children's book down. Every page has some new development, and so ...
Published: 1983 Theme: Divorce, Compassion Best for: Boys, 10 and up “Who wants to be friends with someone who scowls all the time? asked Mr. Fridley. “So you’ve got problems. Well, so has everyone see, if you take the trouble to notice.” This book takes us on a journey with a young boy and his feelings towards his estranged dad. The entire story is ...
Published: 1997 Theme: First Chapter Book Best for: 5-8 “It was still raining! 'This is terrible,' you said. 'What am I going to do all day?' You sat down and gave yourself a bath." Here’s a sweet little early reader/first chapter children's book especially for kids who have cats they love...
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