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Read Alouds (With strong Biblical messaging)
Little Pilgrim’s Progress
A children’s version of Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. Little Christian is on a journey to live with the King in the Celestial City, but along the way he faces trials and temptations of many kinds.
The Mansoul Chronicles
“An epic tale of the battle for the human heart and mind.” The city of Mansoul has been deceived by an evil dragon, and the King must send His Son to redeem the city.
The Giant Killer
A knight must slay Giant Sloth and Giant Rage while also facing other temptations. This book is a story within a story: a mother reads it to her children to teach diligence in character and relationships. As the story unfolds, you also see how the children apply these lessons in their own lives.
Sunshine Country
Similar to Heidi, this story follows a young boy growing up in the Czechoslovakian mountains who discovers a Bible. Jesus becomes a true friend to him, and his faith impacts the entire community.
Lightseekers
Finn, his sister, and their best friend want to leave the dark city where they grew up. Ehrit invites them to join his quest to find the Lake of Light. Along the way, they learn that trust is built over time and experience. They may not always understand his choices, but eventually see how his plans work together for good.
The Restorationist
In a world where gifted people can enter famous paintings, children must decide whether to work for the “Destinationists,” who change the artist’s original intent, or become Restorationists who fix what has been broken. Along the way, they learn about trust, forgiveness, and appreciating each person’s unique gifts.
Hunger Winter
Follow a brother and sister as they try to reconnect with their family during WWII in the Netherlands. A 12-year-old boy must care for his younger sister while wrestling with his faith and remembering the lessons his father taught him.
The Prince Warriors
A group of friends must put on the Armor of God after being called to a mysterious realm where the spiritual world becomes visible.
Redemption Tales
Travel through the Bible chronologically through the eyes of animals who witnessed the events. Highly recommend the audio versions if available through your library app.
Early Chapter Readers
The Adventures of Bo and Mr. Quillery
Great for beginner readers. These farm guard animals help one another grow in courage and bravery—excellent for character development.
Imagination Station Series
Travel back in time with Patrick and Beth as they explore history and solve mysteries.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls
Journey into biblical history through the eyes of a brother and sister.
Christian Authors with Multiple Series
Bryan Davis
A prolific homeschool dad who writes about dragons, superhero kids, dogs, and more (including a series with Trail Life). His stories highlight gifted children using their abilities to serve others, often requiring great sacrifice.
Chuck Black
Another homeschool dad known for retelling Bible stories in different historical settings. He is best known for The Kingdom Series, set in the Middle Ages.
S. D. Smith
Best known for The Green Ember series. He has also written Jack Zulu, Mooses with Bazookas, and The Found Boys. All are unique and worth exploring.
Marty Machowski
If you’re looking for deep theology written for kids, explore his many books published by New Growth Press.
Lois Walfrid Johnson
This author writes historical fiction for boys and girls with strong themes of bravery, forgiveness, and self-sacrifice. We specifically enjoyed the Viking Quest series.
Biographies
High School:
YWAM Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Middle School:
Trailblazers series (written more like novels)
Upper Elementary:
The Lightkeepers Series — grouped stories of boys or girls who became leaders in the faith, with one short chapter per person.
Daughters of the Faith Series – As an alternative to the American Girl series, try Daughters of the Faith. Each book is about a different Christian girl throughout history.
Elementary:
Who What Why Series — Danika Cooley has created a couple series within a series. The books are comparable to Who HQ books but written by a Christian homeschool mom. Titles include Who was Martin Luther, What was the Gutenberg Press and Why did the reformation happen, with other groupings that talk about the Abolition, The Exodus, and the New Testament. She is still developing these books with more set to release this summer.
Elementary Picture Books
God Made Me Series
Published by New Growth Press, this series helps children understand who God made them to be and how to stand on truth.
Good News for Little Hearts
Each book introduces a forest animal and includes Scripture memory to address topics like jealousy, anger, shyness, and pride.
Secular (But Worth a Read)
Bully on the Bus
A free-verse novel that encourages kids to speak up and share their struggles with trusted adults.
National Park Mystery Series
Three siblings travel with their parents to national parks while solving mysteries left by their grandfather. These books weave in science and make learning fun.
Bear Grylls Adventure Series
Kids at summer camp use a magical compass that transports them to different biomes. They meet Bear Grylls and face their fears—an engaging alternative to a traditional science textbook.
Brave Books
These picture books are sometimes available through interlibrary loan. Each story follows animal characters while exploring cultural and values-based topics from a conservative perspective.
More (Elementary Read Alouds)
Gone Fishing and Gone Camping
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