Below are some of the books I’ve been reading this month; note that the following may contain spoilers:

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, by Andrew Peterson – The first in The Wingfeather Saga, this story introduces us to the land of Skree, an ancient supposedly fantastical kingdom called Anniera, and a dark being named Gnag the Nameless. We follow siblings Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, and their mother and grandfather, as adventures suddenly find them in their small town of Glipwood. The writing is a little silly at times, but the world building is a lot of fun and, although there are some parts that could be scary (including the death of a beloved friend), it is a good introductory book to the series. It is a great read aloud.

Who Sang the First Song?, by Ellie Holcomb – This picture book is wonderful. The illustrations are imaginative and soft, full of life. The story answers its own question, reminding the reader that God the Creator sang the first song ever written. It is a great read aloud.