Books!! The mark of a homeschooler is the number of books we have on our shelves!
So, what is one way to get more books once your shelves are packed with books and your walls are packed with shelves?
Electronic books!
Guardian Angel Publishing publishes books in several different formats including old-fashioned hold-’em-in-your-hand books, electronic books and books on CD. They have every reading level, from chapter books to picture books and easy readers. You are sure to find something for any child aged 0 to 12 at Guardian Angel!
Here comes the legal stuff …
(Disclaimer: I received 5 e-books from Guardian Angel Publishing through The Old Schoolhouse Magazine’s Homeschool Crew in exchange for providing an honest review of the books.)
… whew! Glad that’s done. Now, on with the review!
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Earthquake by Susan J. Berger and illustrations by Eugene Ruble
A nonfiction book about … wait for it … earthquakes! You’re surprised, I can tell! 
The author has a very entertaining writing style as she interjects conversation with the reader and attention-getting words and pauses. It made reading about a potentially boring topic quite exciting. Your children will learn and understand the basics about earthquakes and lots of fun and interesting facts along the way. One factoid in the book was ”Quakes occur even on the moon which has no plates, volcanic activities, or ocean trenches. The five seismograph stations of the Passive Seismic Experiment set up between 1969 and 1977 as part of the United States Apollo Program detected up to 3,000 moonquakes every year. Mars, on the other hand, seems not to have quakes at all!”
My favorite part about this book was the interaction that it inspired. There are directions included for a science experiment in your own bathroom, how to prepare for an earthquake, what emergency supplies to have close by, what to do when you are scared, what NOT to do during an earthquake and many other helpful tips!
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Maybe We Are Flamingos by Safari Sue Thurman and illustrations by Kevin Collier
Flora and Fernando are two beautiful little flamingos who are also very observant! They look at all the flamingos around them and see that, while their own feathers are white and fluffly, everyone else has pink feathers. One thought leads to another and they think that maybe they really aren’t flamingos after all. Dismay and fear come over them as they imagine that they will be told to leave their flock when everyone else notices! Once their “Mum” reassures them that their pink feathers will come in time, with the proper diet of course, they begin to imagine all the different funny things they could turn into by eating different foods.
This is sure to be a book your children ask you to read again and again! It is such a sweet little story, with facts about flamingos presented in a fun setting.
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No Bones About It by Bill Kirk and illustrations by Eugene Ruble
This book had me singing about Dem Dry Bones! (just for the fun of it!) I love how this book produced an anatomony lesson in a rhyme. The illustrations were just hilarious. The kids and I had a great time reading through the book several times. You will not only learn about which bone connects to which, but many other facts about ‘dem bones in your body as you read the accompanying “factoids”.
Since it is presented in a rhyme, this book would be a fabulous way for your older students to memorize the order of the bones in the human body.
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Andy And Spirit Go To The Fair by Mary Jean Kleso and illustrations by K.C. Snider
The second in a series of books about Andy and his horse, you’ll cherish reading about how Andy overcomes challenges and obstacles to come out on top at the fair! This story is aimed at the older reader, but my younger set loved it as well. The story centers around Andy, a young boy that usually uses a wheelchair to get around – unless he’s on the back of his best friend, Spirit, the horse. He faces some tough challenges as he shows Spirit at the fair, not the least of which is his very own fear. Rejoice with Andy as he overcomes those obstacles and is rewarded for all his hard work!
I really did enjoy this book! I didn’t realize at first that it was the second in a series of books. When I got done reading it, I was wishing I knew more about Andy and how he ended up in the wheelchair. It seemed that the story might have been developed a bit more. Then, I went to the Guardian Angel Publishing website and discovered why that was – I’d love to read the rest of the stories in the series. but, my children are already begging for horse rides and for a horse to own, so I think we’ll wait a while on that!
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Rainbow Sheep by Kim Chatel
The illustrations for Rainbow Sheep were done by the author in fiber art – these little sheep are just adorable! At the end of the book, the author includes comprehensive instructions on how to make your own rainbow sheep. This would be a great art unit for your older kids or crafty kids in general.
The little girl in the story, Genevieve, and her little sheep have endured too many days of rain. She finally climbs on top of the highest hill and tickles the clouds away! When the rainbow comes out, he just isn’t as brightly colored as usual. Genevieve discovers that he is sad and tells him lively tales sure to get everyone giggling. He laughs so hard, he cries colorful tears. The sheep get caught in the colors and turn into the rainbow sheep which draws visitors from near and far.
Pricing
PDF eBook Download – $5.00
eBook CD – $9.95 + $5.95 s/h
Printed Book – $10.95 + $6.95 s/h
Book DVD – $9.95 + $5.95 s/h (not all of the books have this option)
Freebies
Don’t forget to check out the Guardian Angel Publishing website for their freebies page! You can download several books for free. And, once you’ve had a taste of eBooks, you’ll only want more! Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Overall
We had a great time reviewing the books for Guardian Angel Publishing and I feel that this company produces quality materials that you can trust!
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Thanks for reviewing the books. I like your chatty way of sharing your thoughts about them and that you shared some shots of the interiors. – Donna