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May is almost over for 2026, but today is a good day to remember it is National Get Caught Reading Month - according to daysoftheyear.com they say, "reading is not just fun; it’s a powerhouse of benefits. It boosts our understanding of the world, lights up our creative minds, and enhances our empathy towards others." Reading is wonderful for us at any age, so let's consider a few benefits of reading and then some possible book choices - did you know . . .
- Readers tend to donate more to charity.
- Children are able to learn thousands of new words each year just by reading.
- Reading is a fantastic way to entertain yourself and improve your memory and analytical skills.
You will find more information about reading and its benefits along with ideas for celebrating all month at this link.
Now for some ideas for books to read . . .
Children -
Bedtime Fun with The Little Ginormous, Humungous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boy's Adventures!
In "The Little Ginormous, Humungous, Hairy, One-Eyed
Monsters' Adventures", you will find two stories - “There are Teeny, Tiny, Itty, Bitty, Not-so-Hairy, Two-eyed People Children Under My Bed!” where children will identify with the little ginormous, humungous, hairy, one-eyed monsters when they think they see a peculiar, scary, and terrifying teeny, tiny, itty, bitty, not-so-hairy, two-eyed people child under their bed! Of course when grandma monster tells the monster boys there can not be a people child under their bed because the people children are at their grandma's and poppa's house on a sleepover, it opens up an important conversation about how the little monster boys are really very much like the little people children.
In “The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery!” the little monster boys discover teeny, tiny, itty, bitty, not-so-hairy, two-eyed people children are moving in to a house down the street, so they decide to see for themselves if they are really peculiar, scary, and terrifying - or not.
In these books children will discover, along with the little ginormous, humungous, hairy, one-eyed monsters they are able to make friends with children who may not look like them. Just because they do not look the same, it does not mean they are “peculiar, scary, or terrifying” because we all are very much the same, whether we look alike or not.
In “The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery!” the little monster boys discover teeny, tiny, itty, bitty, not-so-hairy, two-eyed people children are moving in to a house down the street, so they decide to see for themselves if they are really peculiar, scary, and terrifying - or not.
In these books children will discover, along with the little ginormous, humungous, hairy, one-eyed monsters they are able to make friends with children who may not look like them. Just because they do not look the same, it does not mean they are “peculiar, scary, or terrifying” because we all are very much the same, whether we look alike or not.
Buy on Amazon for $11.99
at this link
Kindle ebook - $9.99
at this link
Bedtime Fun with a Sweet Kitten named Candy!
A Family of Her Own for Candy is a mostly true story about a little kitten and how she ended up with a family of her own. It is based on a true story of how Lynda and her husband, Dave decided to get a kitten from the Humane Society, so their grandsons helped choose the right one - which they named Candy.
Lynda wrote this story for children and hopes it delights them - especially if they and their families want to get a kitten (or even a canine) from their local Humane Society.
Buy on Amazon for $14.99
at this link
be. Candy enjoys spending time playing in boxes and resting on her pillows, but there is one place which is her favorite! Lynda wrote this story for children and hopes it delights them - especially if they and their families want to get a kitten (or even a canine) from their local Humane Society.
This book is part of the Candy the Kitten - and Me! books - after reading about Candy and her favorite places, the children you love will be able to draw pictures of their favorite places, or have you take photos of them in their favorite places to add for an unique book all their own!
Buy on Amazon for $11.99
at this link
Candy the kitten is happy to share with you about the things
which make her purr - and let you know about some of her friends which also purr! Be prepared to be surprised! Filled with colorful pictures, What Makes Candy Purr? is sure to become a favorite story.
And, not only will children love learning about the things which make Candy purr, but they will be able to make their own sotry about the things which make them purr - or which make them happy! Children will be able to draw, or have their parents or grandparents take pictures of them with the things which make them purr and then add them into the book for a story of their own by them!
which make her purr - and let you know about some of her friends which also purr! Be prepared to be surprised! Filled with colorful pictures, What Makes Candy Purr? is sure to become a favorite story.
And, not only will children love learning about the things which make Candy purr, but they will be able to make their own sotry about the things which make them purr - or which make them happy! Children will be able to draw, or have their parents or grandparents take pictures of them with the things which make them purr and then add them into the book for a story of their own by them!
Buy on Amazon for $11.99
at this link
be able to meet Candy, and little kitten looking for a home and family of her own, discover the places where Candy likes to be the most, and learn what makes Candy purr! This book combines all three Candy stories from Lynda Freeman into one book with colorful illustrations, fun stories, and a wonderful little kitten you all are sure to love!
Buy on Amazon for $27.99
at this link
illustrate my own
If you are not an artist, or artistic person, when you see a book for which you need to provide the illustrations, you may think it is not the book for you. But, in this case with the illustrate my own Known Bible Hero, the illustrate my own Unknown Bible Hero books, and the illustrate my own Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know books nothing could be farther from the truth! These books give you the unique opportunity to engage with the children you love in ways you never have when you read a book about a real Bible person, as you and/or they will be providing the illustrations, and you will get to talk about what is happening, think through what the Bible person is saying, and basically really pay attention to the details so you are able to provide the illustrations! Just think about the fantastic conversations you will be able to have about the Bible people and how what they learned applies to you as well!
Adults -
- Praying Deeper Series As grandparents/parents we must be serious about praying; spending time with our God every day because we must love, know, and walk with God faithfully if we ever want our grandchildren/children to do so. Prayer must be a priority for us if it ever will be for them. So, pray these Scripture prayers for yourself; grow in your love for God. Grow closer to God. Model for your grandchildren/children what it means to be someone who loves, knows, and walks with God; someone who talks with Him. Pray them for the ones you love and trust God, because He loves our grandchildren/children even more than we do, and He definitely hears, absolutely listens to, and most certainly answers our prayers! You will find the books at this link.
The DNA of Grandparents & Parents Who Hand Down Confident Faith - In this book Lynda looks at what it takes to develop a strong walk offaith, live as people who believe and reproduce by handing down to our children and our children's children a strong and healthy walk of faith. It is a book to help you grow and is an excellent resource for you to use with others in a small group.
Print book - Don't Worry It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren -This book looks at what we need to do to well love our grandchildren and how we are able to hand down the faith. It is a book to help you grow and is an excellent resource for you to use with others in a small group/class.
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