We love books at our house and I’m betting you do too! Today, as I’ve done in the past, I am sharing some of our family’s favorite books that we’ve enjoyed through the years. Books make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers!
Our Family’s Favorite Books
Boxcar Children Books
These books were some of my favorites when I was little. (You know I had my very own boxcar, right?) Our boys have all loved these too!
Ralph Moody Books
We read through most of the books in this series (as a family) several years ago, and I’ve since read them all again twice. What I love most about these books is that they show how important it is to be a hard worker, how much fun it can be to work together as a family, and how if you put your mind to it – you can always find a way to provide. I am so inspired by these books, and my boys love the adventure aspect they include.
Books by Clyde Robert Bulla
These are the first chapter books our boys have read. I love that Clyde Robert Bulla keeps his vocabulary simple and easy to read – all while teaching history and making his books fun and intriguing. When I pulled these books out for Malachi a few years ago, all three of his brothers said, “Oh, he gets to read those this year? Malachi, you will love them.” I love hearing the boys talk together about books they’ve all read.
Ramona the Pest Series
Ramona is a mess, but in many ways we can all relate to her. I read this series several times when I was younger. Our youngest is now working his way through this series for the second time.
Christian Heroes Books
I can’t say enough good about all of the Christian Heroes: Then and Now books by Janet and Geoff Benge. We’ve actually decided to use about 15 of these books this year to go along with our History/Geography studies with our boys. What better way to study the culture and history of a country than to learn about missionaries who worked there? These books are so well written and inspiring!
I cry at the end of every single one of these books. I can’t help it.
The Hiding Place
This one is my favorite book of all time, written by Corrie Ten Boom. It is a beautiful story of grace and forgiveness and it’s one I need to read over and over.
A Quiet Strength
We listened to this book on CD a few years ago, and it is wonderful! This is a great book choice for men. But rest assured, women will likely love it too!
What books are you and your kids reading these days? Do you enjoy giving and receiving books for Christmas?
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Amy says
I finished reading George Müller from the Christian Heroes series while my kids and I were at the chiropractor. When the doctor walked in the room, we were all sobbing. Shocked, she asked what was wrong. My daughter, sniffling, answered, “George Müller just died!!” ????
Vee says
Hi Laura! I love many of the books you’ve recommended, but I wonder if there are any books you would recommend for teenage girls?
Laura says
Ooh, this is a challenging one for me since I don’t have any teen girls! I just saw a series by Francine Rivers “Marta’s Legacy.” Not sure if it’s too young for teen girls or spot on? I liked Janette Oke books when I was a teen!