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Author: Kathleen Bailey

Every Home a Foundation

Posted on October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Every Home a Foundation: Experiencing God Through Your Everyday Routines by Phylicia Masonheimer Stars: ***** Thomas Nelson (2024)Christian Living>Family213 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What if our homes and the work that goes on inside…

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Women Waking Up

Posted on October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose and Play by Wendy Valentine Stars: ***** New World Library (2025)Women’s Interest272 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What if midlife isn’t a crisis… but a wake-up…

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Whispers of the Mind

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Whispers of the Mind: A Neurologist’s Memoir by Carolyn Larkin Taylor, M.D. Stars: ***** She Writes Press (2025)Medical Memoir> Neurology234 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Do you hear them? The whispers that tell the untold…

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How to Talk So Kids Can Learn

Posted on June 22, 2025September 2, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School: What Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Stars: **** Fireside (1995)Childcare & Family Education272 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how…

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Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond

Posted on June 22, 2025September 2, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Real Talk: Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond: Unveiling Secrets to Thrive at Life by Ali Qasam Stars: **** Q Publishing (2024)Teen Nonfiction (Education/Careers)120 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Perfect for those in high school, college and early careerists. It would make a…

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Ours to Tell

Posted on June 20, 2025August 30, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Ours to Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger Stars: **** Annick Press (2025)Teen Nonfiction>Indigenous134 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed…

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Know and Tell: The Art of Narration

Posted on June 18, 2025August 30, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Know and Tell: The Art of Narration by Karen Glass Stars: ***** Karen Glass (2018)Education>Charlotte Mason217 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Narration, the art of telling, has been used as a pedagogical tool since ancient times. Over one hundred years ago, Charlotte Mason methodized narration and implemented it in…

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The Homeschool Advantage

Posted on June 18, 2025August 30, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. Stars: **** Jossey-Bass (2024)Education>Homeschool210 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: This book provides parents with practical tools to teach and engage their children at home. By focusing on their children’s strengths and passions, rather than on…

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When the Air Sang

Posted on June 8, 2025August 30, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of When the Air Sang by Laura Bontje Stars: ****Annick Press (2025)Picture Books>Insects Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A gorgeous picture book about a young insect enthusiast who learns about the ever-mysterious cicada and how our curiosity about nature never truly…

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The Biggest Smallest Thing

Posted on June 8, 2025August 30, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Biggest Smallest Thing by Sara de Waal Stars: *****Annick Press (2025)Picture Book>Science Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A STEAM-packed celebration of outside-the-box thinking set during a school science fair—perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist. It’s time for the Scintillating…

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