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Children’s Books about Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 16, 2016 by Mama Carmody Leave a Comment

Children’s Books about Martin Luther King, Jr.





Below are some books to help your child learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.. I love using books when teaching children. Children can learn so much while simply enjoying a story. There are varying reading levels for these books starting at age 4 and going up. They are listed alphabetically. There are some affiliate links below but all the reviews are my own. I either all ready have the books or I got them from the library and read them so I could review them for you.

Share these books about Martin Luther King, Jr. with your children.
Share these books about Martin Luther King, Jr. with your children.


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Holiday House Reader) by David A. Adler
Reading Level: Ages 6 and up
Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dreams. His dreams that all people would be treated the same. Find out how he tried to change laws with peaceful actions. One of my favorite quotes from the books is, “He taught his followers to fight hate with love.” We would all be better off if we could remember that.


Martin Luther King Jr. Day (On My Own Holidays) by Linda Lowery
Reading Level: Ages 7 and up
This is a very interesting and informative book about the struggles that Martin Luther King, Jr. faced during his lifetime. You will read about his hurt and disappointment when he is no longer allowed to play with his best friend; a little white boy. You will read how much Martin Luther King, Jr. loved to learn and was an excellent student. But most importantly, you will get to find out how much he wanted peace and for people to be treated equally, no matter the color of their skin.


Martin Luther King, JR. Day (Holidays, Festivals, & Celebrations) by Trudi Strain Trueit
Reading Level: Ages 5 and up
I love this book. There is a lot of historical information for a picture book. It is well written and not overwhelming. The book is broken down into eight chapters. Six of the chapters cover the story of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The chapters are very short and great for a young listener or reader. The longest chapter is two pages long and consists of nine sentences. The book explains what it was like for Martin Luther King, Jr. when he was a young boy growing up in the south. You will read about the way his family influenced his life. They encouraged him to be proud but peaceful. I plan on using this book as the basis for a lesson for pre-kindergarten and older. I highly recommend it.


Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Ready-to-Read. Level 1) by Margaret McNamara
Reading Level: Ages 4 and up
I enjoyed this book. It is a fun read but it doesn’t really talk a lot about the great things that Martin Luther King, Jr. accomplished. It mostly talks about him having a dream. It does say that he dreamed the world would be a better place but that is about all the information you get. I have seen a cute activity where kids write down their dreams, for the world, on little clouds. I would use this book to set up that activity but if I was really wanting my children to learn something about Martin Luther King, Jr., I would choose a different book.


Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington (Penguin Young Readers, L3) by Frances E. Ruffin
Reading Level: Ages 5 and up
This book is specifically about the march on Washington, D.C.. It tells about the events that led up to this peaceful protest. Pick up this book and find out what kind of changes were made in our country because of the march on Washington and why these changes were needed.

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Children’s Books About the Nativity

December 14, 2015 by Mama Carmody Leave a Comment

Children’s Books About the Nativity




Children's Books about the Nativity
Children’s Books about the Nativity

Here are some fun books to help your children understand and enjoy the Nativity. I love using books when teaching children. Children can learn so much while simply enjoying a story. Below are some wonderful books I found about the Nativity. There are some affiliate links below but all the reviews are my own. I either all ready have the books or I got them from the library and read them so I could review them for you.

Please check out these great books about the Nativity:

Books about the Nativity: Away in a Manger

“Away in a Manger” illustrated by Mike Jaroszko
Reading Level: Ages 4 and up
This is a beautiful picture book. Illustrations are put to the familiar Christmas carol. They bring the book to life and visual meaning to the beautiful words.

Books about the Nativity: The Christmas Baby

“The Christmas Baby” by Marion Dane Bauer
Reading Level: Ages 2 to 7 years old
I love this version of the Christmas story. It goes through the familiar pieces of the story; Mary and Joseph trying to find a place to stay, the animals rejoicing, the angels rejoicing, the shepherd rejoicing and the wisemen coming from afar. But there was a sweet addition to this story that I wasn’t expecting. At the end of the Christmas part of the story it says that the Baby smiled with God’s own smile but the book doesn’t end there. It goes on to tell a short story about what happens every time a baby is born; angels rejoice, moms, dads, grandparents rejoice and the baby smiles with God’s own smile. We purchased this for our grandson’s first Christmas. He is now 2 years old and this is his favorite book, right now. He makes his mom read it to him every night and the other day when I was there visiting he brought it out and had me read it to him.

Books about the Nativity: The Christmas Story

“The Christmas Story: From the Gospel According to St. Luke” from the King James Bible
Reading Level: Ages 3 and up
I love the fact that this is the Christmas story taken straight from the Bible. The story starts with the decree from Caesar Augustus and goes through to the shepherds returning to their fields praising God. I love the illustrations by James Bernardin. They are sweet and tender. I definitely want to add this book to my collection and include it in our holiday traditions.


Books about the Nativity: The Christmas Story

“The Christmas Story” adapted and illustrated by Kay Chorao
Reading Level: Ages 3 and up
This story is adapted from the Book of Luke 2:1-21 and the Book of Matthew 2:1-12, King James version. The story starts where Mary is visited by an angel and goes through them fleeing to Egypt then finally returning to Nazareth. This is a wonderful way to share the Biblical account of Christ’s birth to young children.

Books about the Nativity: Listen to the Silent Night

“Listen to the Silent Night” by Dandi Daley Mackall
Reading Level: Ages 3 and up
This is a beautifully illustrated and book written in rhyme. The theme running through the book is that on this Silent Night things are not so silent. There is the flip, flap flap of sandals, the swish, swish, swish of the desert sand and the baa, baa, baa of the sheep; to name just a few of the sounds that people encountered this special night.

Books about the Nativity: The Nativity

“The Nativity” illustrated by Julie Vivas
Reading Level: Ages 4 and up
I found the illustrations to this story a little odd, but for the most part, they are cute and whimsical. They have been created in a muted water-color style. The thing that bothered me a little was the wings on the angels. They looked tattered and torn. This is a personal preference and not a statement on the illustrations as a whole.  There are no complaints on the story, as it comes straight from the Bible. If you are looking for a way to interest your younger children in the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth, I would check this book out.

Books about the Nativity: Tiny Baby Jesus

“Tiny Baby Jesus” by Dandi Daley Mackall
Reading Level: Ages 4 and up
The thing I love most about this book is the way it compares the baby Jesus with the adult Jesus. It first talks of the Baby’s tiny tiny fingers and then goes on to explain how He used those fingers as a carpenter. It talks of His tiny feet and then of how His adult feet walked on the sea. This book is a great reminder to children of all ages that Jesus was not just a baby in a manger but grew up into a loving man and our Savior.

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Your Favorite Childhood Book

October 28, 2023 by Mama Carmody 2 Comments

Share your favorite childhood book.

Calling All Adults

Join us in celebrating the magic of your cherished childhood by sharing with us your favorite childhood book. Let’s compile a list of timeless tales to inspire the next generation this Christmas. 

Together, we can kindle the spirit of reading and create unforgettable memories. Share your book, share the joy!

I would like to compile this list and send it out to you by the end of November or very first of December so you have time to pick the books you want to share with the children in your life.

Time for Action

Please click below. Once you have entered your email, the questionnaire will be sent to you. Just two questions: 1) Your favorite childhood book. 2) The approximate age that would enjoy it.

If you have multiple adults in the house you can fill out the form multiple times.

Share your favorite childhood book!

My Favorite Books

I will start us off by sharing two of my favorite childhood books.

My very favorite is titled, “Never Tease a Weasel” by Jean Conder Soule (affiliate link)

I love this book because it rhymes and is quite funny. Not only should you “never tease a weasel, not even once or twice”, but you should “never give a pig a wig”. There are several other things you should never do to animals. It is really cute and a lot of fun.

My other favorite is “Eighteen Cousins” by Carol Hogan. (affiliate link)

It also is a rhyming book. If you are just getting to know me, rhyming books are my favorite! The little boy goes to the farm to visit family and while he is there he has 18 cousins that follow him everywhere. The book is out of print but you can find copies on Amazon.

Thank You

Thank you for helping out. I look forward to hearing about your favorite childhood book.

God Bless,

Mama Carmody

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