Which Books Should YOU Buy? | Favorite Books For the Homeschool Library

[@nateandrosannaengebretson3996]

Please tell me if it’s annoying to have comments on older videos…but I couldn’t resist one on books you love! My daughter and I watched this a few weeks ago, and I consoled myself for not being able to buy them all by ordering a few from the library. My preschooler and I have been enjoying the BB science book; We Are in a Book has provided many laughs and re-reads, and Tiger Tiger Burning Bright is gorgeous as well as fun! We’ve also enjoyed Slow Down in the past, and I’ve read lots of LMM’s books but not the Emily ones; I’ll have to check them out. Thank you! Not many things make me happier than good book recommendations! 📚

[@SevenInAll]

Nope, not annoying in the slightest. Berenstain Bears Science is such an awesome one for preschool science! And the Emily series has been one I've loved for probably nearly 20 years now...I re-read every handful of years to enjoy them all over again.

[@LivingWithEve]

That’s so funny that we have the same book “Thought to make your heart sing!”

[@SevenInAll]

I also was surprised that we just so happened to recommend the same book in these videos!

[@Blessedbears]

Tedious AKA “Twaddle” Haha I have some of those but have been purging a lot out!

[@SevenInAll]

I think some would categorize what I call "silly" lighthearted books under twaddle, too...but so me, genuinely enjoyable silly books are worth holding onto. But when they're just plain tedious to read and there's nothing to endear them to your heart...yep, probably time to stop giving them room on the bookshelf.

[@MyGreenNest]

Your voice is so calming. Thank you for sharing these

[@SevenInAll]

You are so welcome!

[@Blessedbears]

That “Slow Down” book looks Amazing!

[@SevenInAll]

It is! Like I said, I think sometimes popular books get over-hyped...but I don't think that one is over-hyped--I love that each spread walks it's way through a natural process or "mini-story" about animals or plants.

[@Blessedbears]

❤❤❤ Hello lady! Long time no see! So glad to be over and hearing wonderful ideas from you! ❤❤❤

[@SevenInAll]

Glad you joined in on the collab, too!

[@LivingWithEve]

Thank you for joining this collaboration with us, I love your introduction!

[@SevenInAll]

Thank you for hosting!

[@simplycece]

5:51 we love the elephant and piggie series around here. I feel like they greatly contributed to my sons reading fluency and expression, and also his emotional intelligence. He’s been more able to recognize and respond to someone’s body language and expressions in real life since becoming so familiar with elephant and piggies’ interactions.

[@SevenInAll]

We really love that series--and yes, they deal with real-life problems and emotions. They're quick reads and fun to dramatize with voices.

[@JustMakinItWork]

All great advice! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and resources!

[@SevenInAll]

You are so welcome!

[@JustMakinItWork]

Little Bear is one of our FAVORITES🥰

[@SevenInAll]

One of those classics that deserves all the love!

[@LivingWithEve]

I am so glad you said yes❤

[@SevenInAll]

:)

[@LifeintheMundane]

Yes silly is so important

[@SevenInAll]

Silly can be so motivational!

[@chrystalzap]

Fox on socks!! Silly yes,but it got my son reading every day..and once he could read it out loud himself I was certain he would read anything!! And I was right!!

[@SevenInAll]

Those magical books that get your kids motivated to read on their own--those are golden!

[@StaceyYoder]

Loved this. I would enjoy seeing more of which books you think are worth hauling across the ocean for elementary age children. Thanks for all the great recommendations.

[@LivingWithEve]

Busy Town is a classic!

[@SevenInAll]

Yes!

[@ErstwhileEducation]

Great recommendations. I’m always looking for new books 📚. Would love to see a round up of your must haves/minimal/capsule homeschool books… living in Mexico I can’t get so many books so I look for the gems! ✨

[@SevenInAll]

When you're limited...my suggestions would be to look for the books that will truly be the most-used assets to your homeschool--based on the ages of your kids right now and the priority subjects. Good quality encyclopedias with pictures are often a good choice. Taking the time to really research a book, try to get a look inside and get a feel for whether the content is really something you'll want to read again and again can help (I have sometimes made bad choices--bought a book that I thought would be a really good resource and then it turned out that I didn't like it and barely used it. That's a sad mistake to make when you have to order books in from overseas!) Notice authors that you really, really love--and then see if those authors have more books on different topics that you'll be studying. I tend to purposely buy mainly books that are directly connected to our main subject focuses for the next year...because I know I will use them more than I would "random" books. I think I may do a future video on some of my favorite authors for homeschool books. So--look at your subjects that you'll be studying, then look at the "gaps" in the books you have available already, and work toward making a list that would help fill in those "gaps". For example, we had absolutely zero music-related books at home, but I wanted to start learning about instruments and composers with the boys. I made sure to buy a book that gives an overview of top composers and orchestra instruments (it was recommended by our curriculum...I don't buy every book recommended by curriculum, but because I knew this was a gap in the resources we had, I made sure to at least buy this book for a helpful tool in teaching).

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

Awesome Tips!!! I love books that help explain everyday life and experiences!!! I feel like it’s helps my youngest to understand life!!! We did a lot of those books when my older kids where younger!!! My husband gets the kids devotionals and Bibles as I feel like he’s better at choosing them!!! Little bear is awesome and me, my husband and now my kids have grown up on it!!!

[@SevenInAll]

Oh yes, I have seen my sons be able to make so many connections between what they read about and what they experience in real life, helping them to understand how things work, etc.

[@aprilbarker1028]

Thank you for sharing! I found some new books to add to our collection!

[@SevenInAll]

That's awesome!

[@kdwerner]

This is so great!! I loved your recommendations and have written a bunch down for future ideas ❤

[@SevenInAll]

Oh, I'm glad I could give you some ideas! I always keep a running list for the future.

[@LifeintheMundane]

I need that slow down book

[@SevenInAll]

That one is very worthwhile! Can go along with pretty much any nature science study and is one that is great for kids to pore over on their own.

[@helloharrishomeschool9554]

I have been eyeballing those science books for probably two years now, I think I may have to add those for my preschooler next year :) Also, I have never seen those books by L.M. Montgomery I love her Anne series.

[@SevenInAll]

If you liked Anne, you will also be likely to enjoy the Emily series. The science books are definitely worth a purchase!

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

Yes! Series of unfortunate events?

[@SevenInAll]

That series was such a big part of my growing-up years!

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

@@SevenInAll I didn’t discover it until I was about 20, but what a fun series! Totally my humor. Didn’t know they made kids books like those! 😁

[@faithfullyinfertile]

Tedious books! Yes! I have been known to give away books that I do not like reading aloud to my kids…even if it is a title they like!

[@SevenInAll]

It's natural that we're much more motivated to read aloud when we actually find something enjoyable about the book. I know I've done the same...

[@faithfullyinfertile]

@@SevenInAll yes and there are sooooooo many good books! It pains me to read a “dumb” book or one that is just hard to read aloud!

[@makeanddohandmade]

Ready for new ideas. Books take all my money 😂

[@SevenInAll]

I get it. I tend to think of books as one of the best things to splurge on when you have the opportunity...so many of our picture books I have read aloud literally hundreds of times...so many have been passed around from one family member to another...yep, I like books. ;)

[@elizabethlotus4214]

Love these picks!

[@SevenInAll]

I'm glad to hear it!