• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Deep Roots at Home

  • Home
  • About
  • Podcast
  • Shop
  • Blog
    • Alternative Medicine
    • Babies & Pregnancy
    • Beauty
    • Books & Booklists
    • Brain & Gut Health
    • Children At Home
    • COVID-19
    • Detoxing & TRS
    • DIY & Crafts
    • Education & Homeschool
    • Faith & Family
    • Feel-Good Stories
    • Flourishing Marriage
    • Flourishing Womanhood
    • Food & Recipes
    • Food Additives
    • Garden & Homestead
    • Healthy Living
    • Herbs & Remedies
    • Holidays
    • Homemaking
    • My Favorite Products
    • News & Alerts
    • Parental Rights
    • Pharma & Vaccines
    • Play, Toys, & Movies
    • Raising Daughters
    • Raising Sons
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Podcast
  • Shop
  • Popular Blog Topics
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Babies & Pregnancy
  • Beauty
  • Books & Booklists
  • Brain & Gut Health
  • Children at Home
  • COVID-19
  • Detoxing & TRS
  • DIY & Crafts
  • Education & Homeschool
  • Faith & Family
  • Feel-Good Stories
  • Flourishing Marriage
  • Flourishing Womanhood
  • Food & Recipes
  • Food Additives
  • Garden & Homestead
  • Healthy Living
  • Herbs & Remedies
  • Holidays
  • Homemaking
  • My Favorite Products
  • News And Alerts
  • Parenting / Parental Rights
  • Pharmaceutical Warnings
  • Play / Toys
  • Raising Daughters
  • Raising Sons
  • Popular This Week
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Parents, Kids, 33 Great Books & The Sweet Bond Of Reading

    13.3KViews Modified: Apr 8, 2022 · Published: Feb 3, 2016
    By Jacqueline 14 Comments

    Share2.4K
    Telegram
    Pin890
    3.3K Shares
    Parents, Kids, Great Books & The Bond Of Reading. A Mom and a toddler talking together as they read a book.

    (Source)

    Reading books aloud will bond you together. In the culture of family, books are part of what make us…us.

    In studying Scottish folklore, I learned of a historical character from the distant past called a seanchai (shan-a-khee in Gaelic). A seanchai was an itinerant storyteller/historian who earned his keep in the tradition of the ancient bards. When a seanchai would pass through a village, all that were able gathered to hear recitation and often singing of innumerable stories, legends and poems of which their history was comprised. Because of their role as custodians of valued oral tradition, the seanchai was highly respected. His words informed listeners of where they had come from and what they might become. No child or youth gathering close around the fireside with a seanchai would leave that night without a yearning to do great and noble deeds, valiantly protect his family or be stirred to ambitions of chivalry or courage. Seanchais kept the values and dreams of whole generations alive.

    100 Wholehearted Books to Help Fight Back the Culture
    Print this booklist before going to the library!

    C.S. Lewis quote: "A children's story which is only enjoyed by children is a bad children's story!"

    What if parents decided to be the seanchais for their family, intentionally bond with their children, and through them, future generations?

    I believe you will find that, even though you read aloud already, you will become more intentional about reading. In fact, you may all get hooked! It would be a beautiful thing if your sons and daughters have a bond with you that cannot be broken because of the books you’ve read.

    You will see in this wonderful video how much fun you can have reading even at the youngest ages:

    Throughout the years we’ve enjoyed many books together. I thought I’d share what 15-20 minutes a day can accomplish in one year of books. Soon you will find them wanting more! It’s a wonderful incentive (notice I didn’t say bribe) to motivate them to finish their work first. This list doesn’t include books we all read independently or for school subjects.

    A collage of book covers from this post.

    Bond With Books

    • Centerburg Tales: More Adventures of Homer Price – Robert McCloskey
    • Frightful’s Mountain – Jean Craighead George
    • Three Months Under the Snow – Jacques Porchat
    • Anne of Green Gables – L.M. Montgomery
    • Across Five Aprils – Irene Hunt
    • Stories from Grandma’s Attic – Arleta Richardson
    • More Stories from Grandma’s Attic – Arleta Richardson
    • Betsy-Tacy  – Maud Hart Lovelace
    • The Borrowers – Mary Norton
    • Weight of a Flame: The Passion of Olympia Morata – Simonetta Carr
    • The Black Star of Kingston – S. D. Smith
    • The Golden Plate – Bernadette Watts
    • Two Little Confederates  – Thomas Nelson Page
    • Little Pilgrim’s Progress: From John Bunyan’s Classic – Helen L. Taylor   

    Amazon Reviews: “Fifty-five years ago, Helen L. Taylor took John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and simplified the vocabulary and concepts for young readers while keeping the story line intact. The result was a classic in itself, which has now sold over 600,000 copies. It’s both a simple adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life, a delightful read with a message kids ages 6 to 12 can understand and remember. A new look and fresh illustrations for today’s children enlivens the journey to the Celestial City.”

    The Chronicles of Narnia 7 book set including:

    • The Magician’s Nephew – C.S. Lewis
    • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis
    • The Horse and His Boy – C.S. Lewis
    • Prince Caspian – C.S. Lewis
    • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – C.S. Lewis
    • The Silver Chair – C.S. Lewis
    • The Last Battle – C.S. Lewis
    • Gorilla Hunters – R.M. Ballentine

    Amazon Reviews on Gorilla Hunters: “Do not let the review by Richi sway you. This book was written in the 1800s when gorillas were not endangered and hunting them was considered as appropriate as hunting deer.” Simply explain this to your child – so they have perspective. And, “The Gorilla Hunters continues with the adventures of Ralph, Peterkin and Jack in the dark continent of Africa where they hunt for Gorillas in the dark interior. Those were the days when much of Africa was unexplored and myths abounded about mysterious animals inhabiting within its jungles. The author takes us on a roller coaster ride of swashbuckling adventure, bravery and some very descriptive observations of the flora and fauna found by the three heroes. The author also takes a dig at the evil practice of slave trade and its effects on the tribes of Africa. This book is really a treat to read even all all these years!”

    More Books, please!

    • Indian in the Cupboard – Banks
    • Son of Charlemagne – Willard
    • Freddy Goes To Florida – Walter R. Brooks
    • Sign of the Beaver – Elizabeth George Speare
    • Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage – Alfred Lansing
    • The Green Ember – S.D. Smith
    • The Dragon and the Raven: Or, The Days of King Alfred – G.A. Henty
    • Rascal – Sterling North
    • Around the World in 80 Days – Jules Verne
    • The Once and Future King – T.H. White
    • The Little Duke – Charlotte Mary Yonge

    Do your children enjoy adventure? Do you want to guide their imagination? Is wholesomeness a must? Are you looking for a fun way to bond with your child? Do you want books that cultivate character? Do you want to train their minds to think biblically?

    Now you know a way to achieve a special bond and more! Gather your children or grandchildren and share a book today.

    Treasured Old Books
    Print this booklist before going to the library!

    (FYI: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

    Some other booklists here at Deep Roots with completely different content.

    Parents, Kids, Great Books & The Bond Of Reading. A mom and tiny daughter talking together as they read a book.

    Print Friendly, PDF & Email
    Share2.4K
    Telegram
    Pin890
    3.3K Shares
    « Ideas For Planning The Well-Producing, Sustainable Family Garden
    Make Salt Sole: Never Buy Minerals {Or Magnesium} Again »

    Related

    Hi! I’m Jacqueline!

    Thanks for being part of this journey with me.
    Welcome to my own little place on the internet! Home is where I love to be. I feel there is no greater place to incubate souls. These days you’ll find me using my experiences here to write about herbal remedies and natural health research — a big passion of mine. But being a wife and mother is not easy. It is challenging and potentially lonely. I get that. I wanted to create a place to connect with and support other moms for creating a natural, healthy, and fulfilling home life.
    Join the newsletter:

    Sent in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

    Footer

    About Deep Roots at Home

    What is Deep Roots at Home?
    Jacqueline’s Story
    Article Archives
    Contact
    Stay Updated

    Weekly updates on the topics that matter the most to you!

    Sent in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

    Popular Posts This Week
    • Joe Tippins’s Fenbendazole Protocol For Cancer
    • Confusing ‘Acting’ Respectfully With ‘Respecting’ – What?
    • The Largest Family In the World: Be Inspired, Amazed by the Mully Movie
    • Crock Pot Liners and Instant Pots That Test Safe For Lead

    Affiliate Disclosure  •  Medical Disclosure  •  Privacy Policy  •  Cookie Policy

    The information on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. By accessing or using this website, you agree to abide by the Terms of Service, Full Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Comment Policy. Content may not be reproduced in any form. Website by Imperative Co.



    © 2006–2023 Deep Roots at Home • All Rights Reserved

    Many people don’t see me on the Deep Roots at Home Facebook page these days due to censorship.

    Come straight to Deeprootsathome.com instead and find out what you’re missing!

    You can even make DRAH your browser homepage.

    Get your free printable guide!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “5 Easy, Homemade Remedies to Beat Coughs & Colds” printable PDF.

    Get your free printable guide!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “5 Easy + Healthy Lifestyle Drinks” printable PDF.

    Get your free printable guide!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup — with Easy Recipes!” printable PDF.

    Subscribe to Email Updates

    By adding your email address below, you agree to receive email updates from Deep Roots at Home. You’ll get 2-6 emails per month with info that we can’t share on social media and important updates. We may send occasional marketing / sales emails.

    Get your free printable guide!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “Treasured Old Books” printable guide.

    Get the printable ebook!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “Dyslexia Tips” ebook from Sarah J. Brown.

    Get your free printable guide!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “Starving Brains & Poor Attention Spans in Boys: 30 Tips for Parents” printable PDF.

    Get your free ebook!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “Vital Vaccine Info” printable e-book.

    Get your free printable guide!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “31 Days of Praying Scripture for Newlyweds” printable guide.

    Get the freebie of the season!

    Fill in your email address to receive the free “100 Wholehearted Books to Take Back the Culture” printable guide.

    Praying for newlyweds is perhaps the best gift we can give them! Receive this printable PDF: “31 Days of Praying Scripture for Newlyweds.” 

    Prayers for Husbands

    View our privacy policy.

    The PDF will arrive in your inbox! You’ll also get about 1-2 emails a month (including the seasonal freebies!) and can unsubscribe at any time.

    ¡Nos gustaría mantener en contacto! Y usted recibirá un obsequio importante de la temporada: “Cerebros Ambrientes y Escasa Atención En Los Niños” PDF imprimible.

    Spanish Boys Attention Spans

    Ver nuestra política de privacidad.


    ¡El PDF llegará a su buzón de entrada! ¡Usted recibirá 1 – 2 correos electrónicos al mes (incluyendo los regalos de temporada!) y puede cancelar su suscripción en cualquier momento. 
    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok