A Llama in the Family, by Johanna Hurwitz
2/60 | Started 01.7.26 • Finished 01.19.26 | 5 stars
“This book was about a boy named Adam and a llama named Ethan Allen. A bunch of different things happen in the book. My favorite part was when Adam got the second llama and named him Ira. Another favorite story was April’s birthday because of all the funny things Ethan Allen did, like walking into the kitchen, and when he ate the cake.”
Carolyn, age 8
The Apprentice, by Pilar Molina Llorente
1/60 | Started 01.7.26 • Finished 01.14.26 | 5 stars
“This book is about a boy named Arduino who wants to be a painter. He starts working for Cosimo de Forli. He discovers a man named Donato who is being held in Cosimo’s attic. Cosimo becomes ill. Arduino decides that they should free Donato to save the fresco they were supposed to be painting for the Duke. There are some problems, because at first Cosimo disagrees with Arduino. Then Arduino is suddenly sent home because of Marco’s scheme. But he is able to come back and do the painting with Donato. I liked the entire story!”
Carolyn, age 8
Sunday Matters, by Paul David Tripp
64/60 | Started 01.18.25 • Finished 12.29.25 | 4.5 stars
This book is designed to remind the reader why Christians gather each Sunday for worship together. It drives home that we need to be reminded each and every week - if not each and every day - of the gift of Christ, the Son of God, and his sacrifice for us. It also speaks to how central fellowship with other believers is to our worship, whether it's singing loud, or hearing the word, or praying in Christ's name. An easy lift for sure, as Tripp is known for being succinct, to the point, and accessible. I docked half a star for it being a bit repetitive at times, but maybe that's what he was going for... All in all, a quality year-long devotional.