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Modern princess novels for tweens, poetry of the forest, and a welcoming home

For the Littles: Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur A series of acrostic poems for children, with heavy lined illustrations. My kids enjoyed…

May 1 •

Polar Bears & Balloon Farms & Beautiful Shakespeare & Simplified Organization

For the Littles: Ice Cream Larry by Daniel Pinkwater A polar bear eats 1/8th a ton of ice cream; “I do not feel sick” is his headline quote in the…

Apr 1 •

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Thank you for reading Renee's Book Bag — your support allows me to keep doing this work. If you enjoy Renee's Book Bag, it would mean the world to me if…

Mar 19 •

March: Shipwreck in Antarctica, Joy-Riding Cows, The Alpha Female

Cow and Cat books for the Littles, Planes and Shipwrecks for the Bigs, Marriage and Poetry advice for Myself

Mar 1 •

The Best Audiobooks for Children with Auditory Processing Differences

Guest Post by Heather Cadenhead

Feb 13 •

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February: Snow Day!, The Silver Chair, Frugalwoods, and Demystifying the Manuscript

This month we explore the work of Barbara Joose, Kate Lum, C. S. Lewis, Elizabeth Willard Thames, and Susan Rich / Kelli Russell Agodon.

Feb 1 •

The Friends & Family Reading Challenge 2024

This year I decided to make my reading list by asking all my friends and family for their favorite books. A favorite book says a lot about who a person…

Jan 15 •

2024 Reading Goals

In effort not to wander aimless through the desolation of libraries, I like to make reading goals.

Jan 8 •

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Renee's Book Bag

Reviews of picture books, family readalouds, and what this homeschooling writer mom of 5 reads when her kids are in bed

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