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This delightful picture book, by Liesel Moak Skorpen, had me laughing on the first page, before I read a single word! It has been reprinted by Purple House Press. https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/we-were-tired-of-living-in-a-house/

Find out why Tanya considers this to be a "perfect" children's book, how Diane uses it in her class, and why Sara thinks that you might want to tuck away a copy to give as a gift for the little people in your life. Read the Article: Mrs. Morgan's Crowded Garage Read Diane's review of this delightful book here. You can learn more about this book at Biblioguides.

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Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Landmark Page Plumfield Library Ladies Page Biblioguides Landmark Books Series Page & Free Printable List Plumfield Kids Book Review of Combat Nurses Combat Nurses Book Record at Biblioguides The Borrowed House The Tangled Skein A Town Like Alice We Were There Books With Love, Wherever You Are Purchase at Purple House Press Purchase at Amazon Purchase at Bookshop.org Learn More About Our Guests: Library Lady Jeannette Tulis Jill Morgan of Purple House Press Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Moms Instagram Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community

Upcoming Plumfield Reads Books We Are Reading: Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-Porter The Space Trilogy by C. S. Lewis Tanya's recommendation on an affordable but nice-looking Keeper of the Bees Sarah Kim’s Reads & Books Mentioned: Animal Farm George Orwell The Living Year by Richard Headstrome Jessie Benton Fremont: California Pioneer by Marguerite Higgins Beautiful Feet Books Tanya’s Reads & Books Mentioned: Beorn the Proud by Madeleine Polland Raiders from the Sea, Viking Quest Series by Lois Walfrid Johnson The Brotherband Series by John Flanagan One Thousand Tracings: Healing the Wounds of World War II by Lita Judge Strange Creatures: The Story of Walter Rothschild and His Museum by Lita Judge Yellowstone Moran: Painting the American West by Lita Judge Diane’s Reads & Books Mentioned: The Proper Place The 39 Steps Romona the Pest by Beverly Cleary The Gospel of Robinson Crusoe & Uncle Tom's Cabin by Frank W. Boreham Owney the Mail Pouch Pooch Sara Masarik’s Reads & Books Mentioned: The Drovers Road Trilogy by Joyce West The Brothers Karamazov The Ark & Rowan Farm Ralph Moody All Creatures Great and Small

This short bonus content is something that we didn't want to leave on the cutting room floor from our March Our Reading Life episodes. We hope that you enjoy our silly and but passionate commentary about series.

A review of Miss Moore Thought Otherwise by Jan Pinborough.

This our most passionate book club to date is packed with hearty debate and friendly disagreements. In this club we are joined by our regular book club friends, the ladies of Biblioguides as well as Library Lady Kristi Stansfield. Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Landmark Page Enchantress From the Stars Book Review Elantris by Brandon Sanderson Biblioguides Online Community The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton Flatland by Edwin Abbott The Space Trilogy by C. S. Lewis Learn More About the Ladies of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Moms Instagram

We invite you to follow up on this review with our Enchantress From the Stars book club posting on February 24th.

This review was written and recorded by Greta Masarik, age 13.

"One tool that will make it easier to learn longer words is to be aware of consonant blends. You already do this without thinking about it and, for many children, their ears will tell them how this works without too much trouble. “Blends” are two or more letters that work together to make one sound, or that run together in such a way that it seems like one sound."

Please click over to our website to see samples of the inside of this most lovely book: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/here-come-the-bears/

Join us as we sit down with our good friends, Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides, and Jill Morgan of Purple House Press, to talk about this truly lovely author of beautiful children's books from the Golden Age. Be sure to check our show notes on our website for all kinds of links and resources. Books and Links: Our Purple House Press Page When The Dikes Broke The Tangled Skein Alta's Christmas Books Alta Halverson Seymour Author Page at Biblioguides On the Edge of the Fjord Hilda van Stockum Little Britches Mr. Pine Mad Scientists Club Alvin Fernald Learn More About Our Guests: Jill Morgan of Purple House Press Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page

"Published in 1932, the illustrations were already quaint when I was a child in the early 1960s. I think that was part of the fascination. They were like peering into an old-fashioned dollhouse."

"Jesus went on to say that the reason I should let my light shine before others is so they will glorify God when they see my good works. Before I get out my notebook and start making a list of the good works I could do, I need to focus on the goal: God’s glory."

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” – G. K. Chesterton, Illustrated London News, Jan. 14, 1911. “The brave die never, though they sleep in dust, their courage nerves a thousand living men” - Minot Judson Savage Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Landmark Page Plumfield Library Ladies Page Biblioguides Landmark Books Series Page & Free Printable List Plumfield Kids Book Review of Combat Nurses of WWII Combat Nurses Book Record at Biblioguides Medical Corps Heroes book record at Biblioguides US Frogmen of WWII book record at Biblioguides The French Foreign Legion book record at Biblioguides Medal of Honor Heroes by Colonel Red Reeder book record at Biblioguides The West Point Story by Colonel Red Reeder book record at Biblioguides David Weitzman The Conscientious Objector a 2004 Documentary on Desmond Doss Hack Saw Ridge Pictures of Hack Saw Ridge Commemoration of D-Day stencils of 9000 Men on the beach at Normandy Saving Private Ryan Omaha Beach scene The Flying Tigers The Story of the Mexican War Red Reeder Learn More About Our Guests: Jill Morgan of Purple House Press Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Moms Instagram Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE

Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Page (Book Club) Plumfield in Person (Interviews) Saturday Morning Coffee (Diane’s Spiritual Reflections) The Ladies of Biblioguides Plumfield Library Ladies Plumfield Reads Discussion at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Louisa May Alcott The Paideia Proposal The Paideia Program The Great Books of the Western World What was that book Diane changed Sara’s mind about?? Norman the Doorman, by Don Freeman Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace Learn More About the ladies of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Reads Book Club at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Instagram

You can find the web version of this review here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/when-the-dikes-broke/

The fourth episode in our Teaching Spelling series: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/spelling-iv-lets-get-started/

Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Page Plumfield Reads Discussion at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Little House on the Prairie Little Women Anne of Green Gables Bargain Bride Review Three Knocks on the Wall Evelyn Sibley Lampman at Biblioguides Purchase at Purple House Press Purchase at Amazon Purchase at Bookshop.org Learn More About the ladies of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Plumfield Moms Podcast Page

You can find the web version of this review as well as podcast for our Evelyn Sibley Lampman Author Talk with Jill Morgan of Purple House Press and Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/bargain-bride/

A Plumfield Kids Book Review by Greta Masarik, age 13: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/combat-nurses-of-wwii-landmark-book/

You can read Jack's full review here: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/the-winged-watchman-2/

You can read Jack's review at our website: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/the-flying-tigers/

This delightful author wrote in many genres and styles for a range of ages. In this episode we specifically focus on City Under the Back Steps, The Shy Stegasaurus, Bargain Bride, Three Knocks on the Wall, and The Bounces of Cynthiann. Books and Links: Evelyn Sibley Lampman page at Biblioguides The Shy Steagosaurs of Cricket Creek City Under the Back Steps Bargain Bride Little Britches Danny Dunn The Shy Stegosaurus of Indian Springs Purple House Press Nature Study Library Purple House Press Golden Age Library *The King and Queen of Quirk and the Remarkable Try-My-Shooz* By Martha Lewis Lambert We Were Tired of Living in a House Three Knocks on the Wall The Bounces of Cynthiann The Borrowed House Margi McAllister Interview Learn More About Our Guests: Jill Morgan of Purple House Press Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Moms Instagram

A review of Evelyn Sibley Lampman's Three Knocks on the Wall: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/three-knocks-on-the-wall/

"Love increases with knowledge. The more we know, the better we can discern and approve what is excellent. At its root, the word translated “excellent” in the verse above doesn’t imply that one thing is better than another, but that it is separate or different. It reminds me of the Sesame Street song that asks children to identify one item in a group that doesn’t belong with the others. That simple song was teaching children to discern."

In this first episode of a new monthly series, we are talking with some of the Library Ladies about a great book or two you might never have heard of but would probably really like. Be sure to check the show notes on our website for all of the titles, links, and goodness. Books and Links: Plumfield Library Ladies Page Kathy's Choice: So Young a Queen by Lois Mills Jeannette's Choice: The Cricket Winter by Felice Holman Sherry's Choice: Little Grey Men Tanya's Choice: Mistress Malapert by Sally Watson Sally Watson's Memoir, Dances to a Different Piper Professor Diggins' Dragons by Felice Holman Sally Watson's Recommendation: The Lost Queen of Egypt Sally Watson's Recommendation: Perilous Seat Sally Watson's Recommendation: Smuggler's Island Sally Watson's Recommendation: Downright Dency Sally Watson's Recommendation: Understood Betsy Sally Watson's Recommendation: Caddie Woodlawn TWIG by Elizabeth Orton Jones A Tree for Peter by Kate Seredy City Under the Back Steps Evelyn Sibley Lampman The Father Christmas Letters by J. R. R. Tolkien Roverandom by J. R. R. Tolkien N. D. Wilson's books Jan Bloom Learn More About Our Guests: Library Ladies: Kathy Seeger, Jeannette Tulis, Sherry Early Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Moms Instagram

The night that we recorded this episode, we were plagued with both internet and microphone troubles. The sound quality on this episode is so disappointing that we seriously considered not even airing this. But, ultimately, we decided to let you be the judge. If you wish to listen, knowing that the sound quality is subpar, we think that you will be rewarded with a life-giving conversation about a brilliant and often misunderstood author. The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor The Terrible Speed of Mercy Bishop Baron's Pivotal Players

In this episode of Friday Feast, Sara reads her 2016 review of The Terrible Speed of Mercy - a biography of Flannery O'Connor written by Jonathan Rogers. You can find the review at our website, here. And you can find this marvelous book here.

Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Landmark Page Plumfield Library Ladies Page Biblioguides Landmark Books Series Page & Free Printable List Diane's Review of Captain Kidd Quedagh Merchant British Inflation Calculator Mr. Midshipman Easy Midshipman Quinn The Crimson Pirate The Princess and the Pirate Captain Blood Book Captain Blood Movie Captain Kidd the Movie Down the Big River The Black Buccaneer Learn More About Our Guests: Jill Morgan of Purple House Press Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides Kristi Stansfield of Maryland Living Books Library Where You Can Find Us: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Plumfield Moms Instagram

Check out our comprehensive Mistmantle page on our website for all of the links to all of the things: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/the-mistmantle-chronicle-books/

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 4:6 ESV).

Books and Links: Tasha Tudor Over and Over by Charlotte Zolotow Obadiah Books Patricia Polacco Chicago Art Institute John Tepper Marlin Peter Spier Patsy and the Pup Little Old Bear Living Books Library List Join the conversation: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Learn More About Our Guests: Sherry Early, Meriadoc Homeschool Library & Picture Book Preschool Sherry's Tiny Cat (LibraryThing) Sherry's Facebook Page Picture Book Preschool at Biblioguides Sherry's Blog To be added to the mailing list for Sherry's monthly library newsletter email her at Website Facebook Page Instagram Mighty Networks

In the years that we have known Jill Morgan of Purple House Press, she has told us so many wonderful stories about authors and illustrators that she has had the joy of working with. When we started this podcast, we knew that we had to capture some of those stories and share them as widely as possible. In this episode, Jill tells about the sweet lady who gave us Twig and Big Susan. A delightful soul who we wished that we could have known too. Enjoy these lovely stories about Elizabeth Orton Jones and how her girls (Twig, Big Susan, and Little Red Riding Hood) gave her her farm. Books and Links: Twig Big Susan Learn More About Our Guest: Jill Morgan, Purple House Press Website Facebook Page Instagram Join the conversation: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Moms Podcast Page

This enchanting book is one of Sara's favorite Purple House Press books. You can read our review here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/twig/ Also, make a note on your calendar! Later this week, Jill will be on the show to tell us the sweet back story of Twig and other lovely stories about Elizabeth Orton Jones. You can learn more about Elizabeth Orton Jones at Biblioguides: https://www.biblioguides.com/pub/author/elizabeth-orton-jones You can purchase this book from Purple House Press here: https://www.purplehousepress.com/products/twig?variant=37358257930405

In our third Meet the Library Ladies series episode, we introduce you to our friends Jeanette Tulis and Kristi Stansfield. As always, we feel blessed to be growing in friendship with these wonderful and well-read women! There are, as is always the case with Library Ladies episodes, tons of links in the show notes at our website! Books and Links: Jeannette's Favorite Chapter Books By Category Jeanette's Favorite Picture Books by Author Laddie The Prince and the Pauper The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Focus on the Family & Dr. Moore on Homeschooling Landmark Books Library and Educational Services Jan Bloom For the Children's Sake Charlotte's Web Misty of Chincoteague Tornado Jones Wonderful Flight to Mushroom Planet Collier's Junior Classics Betsy Tacy Cherry Ames Stuart Little Wind in the Willows Lois Lenski Strawberry Girl Small and Little Books Parnassus on Wheels Anita Silvey's 100 Best Books for Children

The beloved Elizabeth Ripley art books are being reprinted by Purple House Press! And, this time, these fantastic art books will be released in full color with additional images and the option to purchase professionally printed sets of art for study and display! Books and Links: Elizabeth Ripley A Delectable Education Podcast: Picture & Composer Study Vincent Van Gogh: A Life in Letters Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam Van Gogh at Art Institute in Chicago Virginia Lee Burton Mike Mulligan Katy and the Big Snow Choo Choo The Little House Spine labels for Elizabeth Ripley binders Join the conversation: Biblioguides Online Community at Mighty Networks Find Us: Purple House Press Biblioguides Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Moms Podcast Page

This beautiful book is an especially lovely read-aloud during the holidays.

Sarah Applegate, Diane's daughter, was homeschooled and is now homeschooling her children. From her reflection: Learning is a life-long process for your child and for you. The homeschooling process for your family will be ever-changing, but hopefully, constantly refining. Perfection is not an option in the lesson plans. Remember that there are people you don’t even know raising prayers on your behalf, and never forget that God gave those children to you and you to them, and He doesn’t make mistakes. Read the web version of this reflection here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/dirty-hands-strong-character/

You can find all kinds of things related to this episode at our website: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/the-mistmantle-chronicle-books/ You can join in the discussion at the Biblioguides Online Community at Mighty Networks here: https://community.biblioguides.com/

This beautiful and exciting follow-up to Urchin of the Riding Stars is a favorite of Sara's.

The third installment in our Spelling series. You can learn more here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/spelling-iii/

In today's episode of Plumfield and Person, Diane and Sara talk with Sara's friend, Fr. Jordan Neeck, O. Praem, a priest of St. Norbert Abbey in DePere, Wisconsin about Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein. Sara and Fr. Jordan have read this powerful story several times together. Once as part of a Senior Religion class that Fr. Jordan was teaching, another time with some young adult ladies, and once with their Tuesday Night Classics club that that we have talked about before. In this episode, we talk about how the book was received by each of those audiences, why Diane, Sara, and Fr. Jordan appreciate it, and other books that it pairs well with. Books and Links: Sara's review of Frankenstein Joseph Pearce's Literature Crime and Punishment Anna Karenina Kristin Lavransdatter Flannery O'Connor Grand Torino The Life of Christ by Fulton Sheen

This darling short story is a gem! Check out the lovely illustrations at our website: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/an-old-fashioned-thanksgiving/

After our wonderful conversation with Kathy Seeger earlier this fall, we knew that we wanted to meet with more "library ladies" and hear their unique stories. In this episode, we enjoyed chatting with Sherry Early of Meriadoc Homeschool Libary, Sandy Hall of Hall's Living Library, and May Schubert of Pursell Schubert Legacy Library. This conversation is divided into two episodes. This is the second half of the conversation. You can find the first half of the conversation here: https://plumfieldmoms.podbean.com/e/meet-more-library-libraries-sherry-early-sandy-hall-and-mary-schubert-part-1/ You might also enjoy the Landmark Books conversation here: https://plumfieldmoms.podbean.com/e/what-are-landmark-books-why-do-they-matter/ Books and Links: Our Conversation with Kathy Living Books Conference Link to the Conference Talk Living Books Library Living Libraries List TruthQuest History The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd Biblioguides Simply Charlotte Mason Scheduler Landmark Books Episode James Herriot All Creatures A House Is A House For Me Learn More About Our Guests: Library Ladies Sherry Early, Sandy Hall, and Mary Schubert

After our wonderful conversation with Kathy Seeger earlier this fall, we knew that we wanted to meet with more "library ladies" and hear their unique stories. In this episode, we enjoyed chatting with Sherry Early of Meriadoc Homeschool Library, Sandy Hall of Hall's Living Library, and Mary Schubert of Pursell Schubert Legacy Library. This conversation is divided into two episodes. This is the first half of the conversation. You can find the second half of this conversation here: https://plumfieldmoms.podbean.com/e/meet-more-library-ladies-sherry-early-sandy-hall-and-mary-schubert-part-2/ You can find detailed show notes at our Library Ladies page here: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/plumfield-library-ladies/ You may also enjoy the Landmark Books conversation with Sandy here: https://plumfieldmoms.podbean.com/e/what-are-landmark-books-why-do-they-matter/

Here is a link to Sara’s review complete with all of the links: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/cs-lewiss-space-trilogy/ You can purchase the Space Trilogy books at BookShop.org - a nonprofit online book vendor which supports bricks-and-mortar bookstores and libraries. Out of the Silent Planet: https://bookshop.org/a/86509/9780743234900 Perelandra: https://bookshop.org/a/86509/9780743234917 That Hideous Strength: https://bookshop.org/a/86509/9780743234924

Books and Links: Our friends at Biblioguides have created a fantastic FREE Landmark Books Collector's Guide: A Collector's Guide and Checklist to the Landmark Books Episode 1 City Under the Back Steps Combat Nurses: Purple House Press - Plumfield Kids Review - Book Discussion (Coming in Feb 2023) The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd: Purple House Press - Diane's Review - Book Discussion (Coming in Jan 2023) Landmark Books Complete List on Biblioguides Giant Landmarks The Real Book Series Childcraft At Random: The Reminiscences of Bennett Cerf at Random Medical Heroes Clara Barton Florence Nightingale Pocahontas and Captain John Smith Armstrong Sperry James Daugherty, The Landing of the Pilgrims Dorothy Canfield Fisher Ocean Born Mary & Phoebe Fairchild Mr. Pine's Purple House We have a list of Landmark books that we have found on Audio Episode 2 Importance of Lending Libraries Landmark Books On Audible Chris Whipple Americans Into Orbit Young Mark Twain and the Mississippi Custer's Last Stand Geronimo: Wolf of the Warpath The Coming of the Mormons Jesus of Nazareth First Men in the World Prehistoric America Sortable List of Living Books Life in the Renaissance Reviews of Landmark Books: The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd Plumfield Kids: Combat Nurses Plumfield Kids: The Flying Tigers Join the conversation: Library Ladies at the Plumfield Reads corner of the Biblioguides Mighty Networks Purple House Press Webpage, Facebook Page, Instagram Biblioguides Webpage, Facebook Page, Instagram Plumfield Facebook Page, Instagram, Podcast Page