Curling up with a good book. A rainy day, a quiet house. Sounds dreamy. Also sounds impossible. Who has time for that? Our hours and minutes are busy, demanding, even desperate.
But what if you invited reading back into your life?
What if you planned a few minutes to read before falling asleep? What if you took time to read to your children or grandchildren?
Here’s the big secret: You can. We may have slowed down on (or even stopped) reading to our children, but they haven’t stopped wanting or needing it.
And here’s the advice: You should.
Reading stimulates your brain in a particular way that viewing screens doesn’t.
It’s true for you, and it’s true for children.
It’s why I’m reviving my love for reading, and inviting you along.
Check out these books
written with you in mind!
A Book for Easter
Why Do We Have the Eggs? This book is my first endeavor. (So to me it’s pretty special 😉.)
Told through the questions of sweet animals, this story gives children a look at the good news of Easter. In a way that they can understand.
A great book for reading aloud to children, or perfect for early readers.
Find out more (preview pages) here.
A Book for Christmas
Join me for another book, Why Did He Have the Manger?
Designed to encourage questions about Christmas, this book has a brief mention of prophecy, the birth of Jesus, and the meaning of it all. Told by loveable animals who ask great questions.
A great book for reading aloud to children, or perfect for early readers.
Find out more (preview pages) here.
Phonics Workbook for Children
Learning to read begins with sound — and Sequoia knows how to make those sounds stick!
Open Your Mouth gives young learners the tools to see, hear, and feel how each vowel sound is made. With Sequoia as their cheerful guide, students don’t just memorize sounds — they understand how their mouths form them.
Each page invites interaction and discovery. Children trace letters, repeat sounds, form words, and practice positioning their mouths to match what they see.
Sequoia’s imaginative presence helps children stay engaged and confident as they master short vowel sounds — helping with the essential building blocks of reading and spelling.
A workbook to reinforce letter sounds, especially vowels, for early readers.
Find out more (preview pages) here.
Short and Long Vowels – Ocean Edition
Maybe your little girl isn’t interested in vowel sounds. But is she interested in mermaids?
In this Vowel Sounds Workbook, Short and Long, Ocean Edition, Meg the mermaid will join forces with Silas the seahorse to review the differences between long and short vowel sounds.
Helpful for students in grades 1,2,3, this mermaid-themed workbook combines phonics fun, ocean magic, and early literacy success in one beautiful activity book.
(For boys, please see the Word Builders version.)
Find out more (preview pages) here.
Short and Long Vowel sounds – Word Builders Edition
Maybe your little guy isn’t interested in vowel sounds. But is he interested in hammers, trucks, and cranes?
In this Vowel Sounds Workbook, Short and Long, Word Builders Edition, Max and Cole, your construction-worker boys, will review the differences between long and short vowel sounds.
Helpful for students in grades 1,2,3, this construction-themed workbook combines phonics fun, toy tools, and early literacy success in one fun activity book.
(For girls, please see the Ocean version.)
Find out more (preview pages) here.
“Write With Me” Books
A unique and valuable twist on reading, writing, and family connection — discover the Write With Me books.
Inspired by the words of Deuteronomy:
“When you sit at home, and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up…”
These four “When You” keepsake books were created to help parents and children share stories, prayers, memories, and quiet moments together.
Filled with simple prayers, memory verses, poetry, watercolor illustrations, and gentle writing prompts, each book invites parents and children to create something personal side by side.
Some pages encourage storytelling. Others preserve childhood memories, nature discoveries, family conversations, or notes written back and forth between parent and child.
More than a workbook, these books become a collection of shared moments — helping children grow in reading, writing, faith, and the beauty of story.
“Shared words, shared hearts. Written together. Treasured forever.”
A gentle invitation to write, remember, and grow together.
Find out more (preview pages) here.
Creative Writing Workbook for Children
Does your child struggle to start writing? That endless frustrating pause?
Not any more!
Letter Tails By You makes storytelling simple, silly, and stress-free.
Using the alphabet and animals as inspiration, kids write short tales with as many same-letter words as possible — turning vocabulary practice into a fun challenge.
With space to write and draw, children build confidence, spark creativity, and discover the joy of writing. Perfect for homeschool lessons, reluctant writers, or just screen-free fun at home!
A workbook to create stories, for early readers.
Find out more (preview pages) here.
“Together” is a really big part of early reading. I hope these books give you some real snuggle time with your little ones. 💖 Something amazing happens when you tell a child a story. Be sure to include the details — the sound of the storm, the smell of the Jello, or the surprisingly sharp puppy teeth. Whether they’re able to say it or not, your child is unbelievably curious about your childhood.
A Book for Parents
Recently I was encouraged to compile a past series of blog posts into a book. The prayer series here on the blog was delivered in six installments. Now those are all combined in one book, Get Your Prayer Life Back, with some additional resources and information.
If you’ve struggled to find time to pray during your busy days, this book is for you. In just minutes a day, truly, you can begin to pray every single day.
Find out more here.
An E-Book, in digital format, that will help you establish (or re-establish) your prayer life. It’s for grown-ups.
“Get Your Prayer Life Back” is available for purchase on Etsy and on Amazon, AND, it’s free to subscribers.
A Book for Middle Grades
A chapter book! Join Tommy as he faces the challenges of leading a team of young baseball players. Adventure, mystery, friendship, and disappointment will draw you into summer days with boys who love the sport and its history. With a nod to the baseball greats we all remember, you’ll enjoy baseball facts you can smile at (or learn) along the way.
I’ll let you know when it’s finished! Find out more here when it’s ready.
Thank you. For being here, for being interested, and for loving the healthy habit of reading.
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There are a lot of good books out there for young readers. A lot. And also, 😑 lots of not-so-good-ones.
I’m trying to help by supplying helpful, fun, clean, and faith-based books for your children. Healthy habit, healthy material.
Besides the books already available here at GFP, there are more in progress. Hopefully these will become a pleasant supplement to your child’s pleasure reading and learning. Reading in early grades is so essential. Without it, school will always be a struggle. Start early, and enjoy those “together moments.”
Reading together is not about having all the answers. If you and your child come across a word you do not know or a question you cannot answer, you can simply say, “Let’s find out together.” Some of the sweetest learning moments happen when parents and children explore side by side — asking questions, discovering new words, and growing in confidence together.
