Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad26 reviews Rosemary Sutcliff Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2000 Beautifully Conceived + Fantastic retelling of the Iliad + We love it + Great way to introduce the classics and literature to boys + Black Ships Before Troy (Hardback edition)             Future Men14 reviews Douglas Wilson Canon Press, 2001 Profound and Biblical + Excellent! + Very helpful Several reviewers of this book seem to be upset over the idea of Biblical patriarchy, which is really a rebellion against the authority of God's Word. True, it is unfashionable to structure one's family and church after the pattern laid out in Scripture, but is our aim is to please God rather than ...             What a Daughter Needs From Her Dad: How a Man Prepares His Daughter for Life14 reviews Michael Farris Bethany House, 2004 We used this for a church wide study + A very thoughtful book + Excellent practical help + An EXCELLENT resource             Pooh Library original 4-volume set (Pooh Original Edition)12 reviews A. A. Milne Dutton Juvenile, 1988 Indispensable childhood reading + I had originally not ordered this item, but it worked out nicely as a gift + A.A. Milne & Ernest Shepard + Great gift!             Walking with the Seasons in Kakadu Diane Lucas Allen & Unwin, 2004 This sumptuously illustrated book invites children to closely observe the birds, plants, and animals that inhabit the unique environment of Kakadu, in the northern territory of Australia, by presenting the six Aboriginal seasons and their characteristics. Offering a holistic approach to the climate and life in Kakadu, it emphasizes making children feel part of the landscape. This book also ...             A Charlotte Mason Education48 reviews Catherine Levison Sourcebooks, Inc., 1999 New to Charlotte Mason + great book I was somewhat familiar with CM's method, but had never read about it in depth so I purchased this book to get a quick overview of Charlotte Mason's teaching philosophy. I have been homeschooling for over 5 years and wanted to know a bit more about her method, but I didn't want to waste my time or ...             Charlotte Mason Study Guide7 reviews Penny Gardner P. Gardner, 1997 Indispensable Guide... + Charlotte Mason Study Guide + WONDERFUL! + Extremely helpful             Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for ...38 reviews MaryAnn F. Kohl, Kim Solga Bright Ring Publishing, 1997 Color Connection - from the author and publisher + Great book + Own this one! + Nicely done + Discovering Great Artists: Hands-on Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters             The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman25 reviews Nancy Wilson Canon Press, 1997 One Every Christian Wife Should Read...and Reread + This book changed my marriage + Great for single women!!! This book takes biblical principles directly from God's word to give women a guide as to how to be a godly wife. Our ultimate calling is to our Lord first, our husbands next and our families after that. This book is convicting regardless of how great you believe you're doing as a wife.             Annie Rose Is My Little Sister5 reviews Candlewick, 2003 Uplifting reading for the big brother + This book makes me cry! + Lovely book for older brothers and brothers-to-be + Another wonderful Alfie book + big brothers             Pyramid14 reviews David Macaulay Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books, 1982 David Macaulay has done it again + Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review + Interesting, but not Macaulay's best + A captivating book on a popular subject with children             The High Deeds of Finn MacCool (Puffin Books)2 reviews Rosemary Sutcliff, Michael Charlton Puffin, 1976 That fighting Irishman, Finn Mac Cool + That fighting Irishman, Finn Mac Cool I read this book a while ago and it's still alive in my mind. Rosemary Sutcliff writes with depth and accuracy of history and myth, that I'm sure if you could read all her books, you'd know just about everything. Finn Mac Cool is written in a beautiful style that puts you in the character's ...             The Book of Three (Prydain Chronicles)229 reviews Lloyd Alexander Yearling, 1999 A Wonderful Experience. + This series of books was marvelous! + Excellent Series for Children! + One of my favorite children's series of books! + Just as marvelous as the first three times             The NKJV Daily Bible: Read the Entire Bible in One Year5 reviews NKJV TRANSLATION Nelson Bibles, 2005 Great One Year Bible + Best Daily Bible I've ever seen! + So easy to read in one year! + Great to read the bible in one year!             The Walker Book of Classic Poetry and Poets2 reviews Walker Books Ltd, 2001 A poetry anthology for thoughtful children + Some familar and some new This book is a children's collection of poetry. However, it appears that Michael Rosen has attempted to balance the chipper, happy poems of many children's anthologies with more intense, darker ones. The overall tone is fairly serious, though beautifully so. He combines such sweet verse as ...             When Children Love to Learn: A Practical Application of Charlotte Mason's Philosophy for Today2 reviews Crossway Books, 2004 Theory Meets Practice + Designed for the classroom experience, applicable at home This is a great book for those who are at least somewhat familiar with the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason and want to see how it looks in the home or school classroom. For those not familiar with Mason, I recommend For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay (also a contributing ...             Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom: Showing Dads How to Meet the Needs of Their Homeschooling Wives15 reviews Todd Wilson Moody Publishers, 2004 Relationship solutions not educational or organizational solutions + Gift of love + My Husband Actually Read It! + Great!             Tales of the Greek Heroes: Retold From the Ancient Authors (Puffin Classics)5 reviews Roger Lancelyn Green Puffin, 1995 Really captures the heart of Greek Myth + Wonderful rendering by a true master of literature + Tales of greek heros This book is among the best myhology books I have ever read. It is expanded to the best and most popular of Greek Myths. For example, The Labors of Hercules, The Quest for the Golden Fleece and more.             Homeschooling the Child With Asperger Syndrome: Real Help for Parents Anywhere and on Any Budget4 reviews Lise Pyles Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004 Absolutely fantastic + Like talking to a friend + She Hits the Nail on the Head Time and Again + Very helpful and easy to read             Home Educating Our Autistic Spectrum Children: Paths Are Made by Walking3 reviews Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002 Things can get very bad indeed + Excellent book This book really brings home how bad things can be for ASD children at school. You will be amazed what some of them suffered before they were withdrawn and homeschooled. If you are thinking of homeschooling an ASD child then this is essential reading (along with Lise Pyles book). It gives a ...