Remember how I listed 100 picture books we love and 51 chapter books we love? As an addendum, I just found this website, with a 1000 book list. Yes, one thousand. Granted, I have not read all these books, so I can’t attest to how well every single one aligns with our values, but I like the sound of this:
The criteria we used to judge inclusion are: Does the book have literary value? Does the book re-emphasize a Biblical worldview or the Judeo-Christian heritage in some way? Does the book teach, through whatever means, what is moral or just or true? Does the book encourage to love and good works? Does the book exemplify warmth, tenderness, courage, humor, and other values and characteristics that we desire our children to be exposed to? Does the book nourish the intellect and fire the imagination? Does the book cross age barriers to be enjoyed by all?
I’ve printed the primary lists off and plan to take them in to the library Monday when we go sign up for the summer reading program. I’ll report back if there are any particularly exciting finds!