Book Review: Dear Princess by Mary M. Landis

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"Dear Princess," published by Rod and Staff Publishers, Inc., "Is a 'how-to' book that is written to lead Christian girls step by step into victorious Christian living."  (From the back cover of the book.)

This book is an excellent guide for girls in their pre-teen through teen years.  It discusses topics from cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit, to modesty, to pleasing God, and much more. Dear Princess has been such a blessing in my life.  I found it to convict and challenge me in many ways and it encouraged me to become a better Christian and walk closer to God.  I highly recommend this book for all young ladies - it is very helpful and interesting.  This could also be used as a devotional or  in a Young Ladies Bible Study.

Violence: None

Indecency: None

Language: None

Warnings: There are a couple of chapters that discuss Boyfriends and purity - it doesn't go into great detail, but it is there.  My Mother read it before I did and felt that it was not inappropriate for me to read - however you may feel differently for your daughter, especially if she is younger.

Age Level:  11 and up

Book Review: Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace

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Betsy-Tacy is the first in the charming Betsy, Tacy, and Tib Series by Maud Hart Lovelace.  Betsy and Tacy, both five years old at the beginning of the book, quickly become best friends when Tacy's family moves into the house across the street from Betsy.  Their imaginings, friendship, and ideas are both delightful and innocent.

This book is recommended for 7-10 year olds, however I read it and enjoyed it immensely!  These two young girls are just too adorable for words!

Violence: None
Indecency: None
Language: None
Warnings: Tacy's baby sister dies in chapter 8.  It doesn't go into detail, just states that baby Bee was sick and then that she died.  The chapter is handled very gracefully, and talks about how Betsy cheered up Tacy.
Age Level: 7 and up

Book Review: The Five Little Peppers And How They Grew by Margaret Sidney

One of my favorite books, The Five Little Peppers is the endearing story of Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie Pepper and their widowed mother whom they call Mamsie.  The Peppers are a poor family living in a rural little brown house. Set in the early 1900's, the Pepper Books are quaint, charming, and lovable.

Positive Qualities:

• Exemplifies a family wherein the children genuinely love each other and respect their mother.  
• They are always willing to be teachable and learn from their mistakes.
• They help and befriend those in need.
• They take pleasure in simple, homemade fun.
• Unafraid of hard work, and do it cheerfully.

This story doesn't really have any unfavorable aspects.  It is a simple story of a loving family and their friends that a young girl could read, but that also could entertain a mother, older sister, or even a brother.  This family is so sweet and charming, you will find yourself falling in love with their quaint little ways!

Margaret Sidney wrote many other books in the "Pepper Series" including The Five Little Peppers Abroad, The Five Little Peppers at School, The Five Little Peppers Midway, and The Five Little Peppers Grown Up.  I highly recommend all of these stories for children of all ages!