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Mrs. Flick's Picks Carey
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Mrs. Flick’s Picks is where busy moms can find book recommendations for their kids, from toddlers to teens! Carey Flick is a former school librarian, homeschooling mom of three, and a recovering bibliophile. Each episode features Carey’s take on a hot topic of the literary world as well as specific titles for a variety of ages. Her mission is to help moms cultivate children’s moral imagination through good stories, beautifully written.
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Episode 28: When the Going Gets Rough
Join Carey as she delves into some picks that navigate through suffering and hard times, and why kids should read sad books.
Book List:
*Home in the Woods, by Eliza Wheeler
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Woods-Eliza-Wheeler/dp/0399162909/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CL5V3YKXEB6N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Hw6yPgtfL5ZqkfJp8L1E2BRzYf3iN_0uHhTE3-g9SHPCP8uaQu5-aGek6Pvo-4cZWqO0wcsLUlbWp6mVqu3fuhdMBdsT7dETjSea49d_gkILBS1v-Y-jXH6_bMHR44t2cHqiVs0iU-BzBD4z6-nEqEY-C90LrdZSI7R4gQrBzSzdrSVHaOMJv-GL1vikp5C7AsiNU0lT7p9qQOh3zU2QGShtaXOHQuJex7Lly6IbgY.hmokPot7Va9TUZheEG6Oeb86qTP2LQ26114mynOcvSc&dib_tag=se&keywords=home+in+the+woods&qid=1709340028&sprefix=home+in+the+woods%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1
*Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Fox-John-Reynolds-Gardiner/dp/0064401324/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F9CGTPEC8D2A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gz2DxTWG9fWcYUdIqXgkRJqNLxY0q5fMf-RX7xujuaBALgV3QHfXEYF6cohlg5IF1gP2MZwIfmFUTasKoodN5Qd-Db1OFJfkvK0Pd-o2Q9ZPe5GZ4PCVUuc3Iz0BUXQSDPealN-EvPEAve_ycisc0OWUZlphxhIVOB933NMLSvDdxi1n63y0zJrQwONbqCLvyoRGCekZMEpJlOPjSuvN2k-VfRdP5Lr0vu3DCLCPlp0.uhr6IjR4CivKSw71kcicSA5a2vRRnzPjiFpXI1uJ6KQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=stone+fox&qid=1709339970&sprefix=stone+fox%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1
*The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo
https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Edward-Tulane/dp/0763680907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34AJOBFQUOCLD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E4Msl6C-HwvCMb0QqaSV3cA-HO22i39Dz0x17GBD0P6k1abMim-L84BgnWKu3jSKTxfGlb_XyzNOke9nXPcoEYN2G0-CoaPS9k_dfWOXopUXLPPcHv9vrdIl2oDhHCqPYP9UXvMNrCPcsVy57RLd7MpCzEN89rTgKUsUYyDfU3KsJd_Dyt7EAnlDS4Fpd_wMRli9MUaCBpVaog26Fxmr3A.emNWH5SrzZegVMbbMLcXYPBonprmdmNgROxBiFndyRk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+mysterious+journey+of+edward+tulane&qid=1709340092&sprefix=the+mysterious+journey+of+edward+tulane%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1
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Episode 27: Do You Believe in Magic? (Fantasy Part 2)
Should Christians allow books that reference magic at all? What about classic fairy tales that involve magical powers? Join Carey for her take on fantasy, the occult, and magical stories.
Book List (specifically suggested for high school students):
*Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones
https://www.amazon.com/Howls-Moving-Castle-Diana-Wynne/dp/0061478784/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pXkYRA_Q_460z8fikTuw_bLAXucAN05djFDWoYOSwFNqnUR6TIV06BZScHDFM-iMI471407e3L78VR29n2wSHk4NbrqugTDPiKZiclVDC_3NcB1ANtz-5_XL7U1AYIOgI81hr9yOHXb1pmxuTqvQVOFPiuzOm9jeH13ANMpfGWZDOkKQlEJfrNJBbB5x0iXtmIDwUD9xYrV-FVxWTt8-SvnK7vL3EJVjHTYLvkL8xvYM50NcAq2uMANT3Qm7EnPsuguJ01KcSoIj0j0wVXoV6rA4uHPNv2EBwMD2GgWnOEo.X4oHPCW4vYVdQfUAmROmUcvI7gmkdufCcjo3KjJfWrU&qid=1708197042&sr=8-5
*The Sword in the Stone, by T.H. White
https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stone-T-H-White/dp/B0BTRKRGSN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FUZ0XWPIKECW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WCOAz3IyJaC3pUOyt27c6KiKmDQsa-HLwsayvZ0Np9v8A46_daN5TQFnpazLYq23OabcMbl1cDjGEkPgxwY0xU1z7DVayXtC-UOPgRWP2_fy-rUIwCWAKNJsCPeeHNn9a4ohRCqJ4tuDMrUtTpgGKFQzuxFcy3Fk0ScO3TjtiMIDYDaigWn8ROBJ-Ljy_GXmhDiwsOq6C6S_lFw5QR4apl9aRbK5OKbrM5DifG8VI5Y.Av0BccN_RtPKb8d9X1t_Em764_i2RVGvpd6eUXv_HgY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+sword+and+the+stone&qid=1708197180&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin:2656022011&rnid=618072011&s=books&sprefix=the+sword+and+the+stone,stripbooks,192&sr=1-1
*Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/Till-We-Have-Faces-Retold/dp/0062565419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HK99K6AWJDBG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eG1c57lRHKVcEA4Zl14euZ7-1N-KAF22jYQC0v-uTPtfJacg5Fl3txcBrCNbv0mNYtNNZzZ2bZGU8skhBfc18lIuHYmpe4hWQUKWj6duZlE6yq3BSU1YKv5H116K6GXLjv33v2xOV-gi_7oJ5T8dvxGM97tGpllRKeyAU9CJBG3MrRzsrPtQ_cX8qfEHH95s407Gk3__17iUCgHcYmZYhTLZuLKjvn6Oh7zEymSsatE.d90AbZZUcPBPLnkciBgiv-LfgOX32tJlqnH4o273hZo&dib_tag=se&keywords=till+we+have+faces&qid=1708197368&s=books&sprefix=til+we+,stripbooks,90&sr=1-1 -
Episode 26: Fantastic Fantasy Part 1
Join Carey for her take on quality fantasy fiction for your tween and teen kids--and why they need a good dose of humility with it!
Book List:
*The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, by Lloyd Alexander
https://www.amazon.com/Remarkable-Journey-Prince-Jen/dp/0142402257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RUDNMM9KSMRB&keywords=the+remarkable+journey+of+prince+jen&qid=1706479109&sprefix=the+remarkable+journey+of+prince+jen,aps,108&sr=8-1
*A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle
https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Swiftly-Tiltling-Planet/dp/1250003431/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P22K8KXH067W&keywords=a+wrinkle+in+time&qid=1706479278&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=a+wrin,aps,108&sr=1-3
*The Winter King, by Christine Cohen
https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Fantasy-Village-Thrilling-Giftable/dp/1952410312/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OH2S5A8SUXO6&keywords=the+winter+king&qid=1706486258&s=books&sprefix=the+winter+king,stripbooks,97&sr=1-3 -
Episode 25: Of Mice and Amen
We are jumping into 2024 with a GIVEAWAY, including at $50 gift card to bigskylifebooks.com! Head over to her Instagram at @MrsFlicksPicks for details on how to enter to win!
This week, Carey recommends some of her favorite mouse stories because...well, mice are nice.
Book List:
*The Complete Brambly Hedge, by Jill Barkley
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Brambly-Hedge/dp/0007450168/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MPT2T6LZW26Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qqPhpzluP5Lg7ceJQhnS8UMcHQKNZZh8bOc6aP2EXY-ZCsZ8RRF-WQRjEU_VijNi2DI3isMe3ZKh9iU3N2FPiCrZMZcPA93SjpgGxHycs4vR4uXgDAHj39H-I_QPQy76JZ4bIa1R3SIbqjjAHSB0jsfheYtt-K3EUHpq2Flvlmnw-YT_eJx0iHju3i6M8TZ3d2-LgNnqh3sM8ffP89Y4yuK_DPq1nTbyjqVKuvjnmho.mV30phOvVbAxVFgG5E1VR6YDHX9zoTJ9s4Y-TZblJX0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+complete+brambly+hedge&qid=1705430559&sprefix=the+complete+bramb,aps,88&sr=8-1
*The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo
https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Despereaux-Being-Princess-Thread/dp/0763680893/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4XnEshAsOUCy-smkBwG0wya7wmmwfTr1tFIcpe5TAabAeNxa3oMFVLtayruJBWxnBtRVSY3xfUn5JAb8o98QX22qv_lMwJzKj4h5QGJGGudKNIV28iJKLQnthT152lXk8jzgGIh_XLl5dK7lchlXXztnGQL-hD3nyep6BDRbNQu5JDK_Luxh3BjuCYiSJ1oiDIHrnwsSVx1AS5iLHDRDUVrPMAjm98dtl2d9_pR3DVk.5KAivJmoiKSkDF0trc_mCVlQ1TORdsM7mf9X57_fFNY&qid=1705434978&sr=8-1
*Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O’Brien
https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Frisby-Rats-Robert-OBrien/dp/0689710682/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LBYP0SVY18CM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aT2RRu-ryXXXSfPmP_SuLXLdebRPzIf1RpOSkUg59CEQlXlkakJ1Q4p_JUIL5tsRErwFjIppFpUT5leVV4TZeFmrzsyYce0VetsWARLGdm1__Rzr_E7K9qEjoV-ni2bSZqaGok2dcSmuJ6wd4fQg9g.He7tY8IEfoO5S5Vjo-MlXNdroUKPGBO0QRCG7i89iGE&dib_tag=se&keywords=mrs.+frisby+and+the+rats+of+nimh+book&qid=1705180809&sprefix=Mrs.+Frisby+,aps,87&sr=8-1 -
Episode 24: It's Christmas Again!
Tune in for another round of Carey's Christmas favorites! If Christmas books are not already a big part of your family traditions, these picks are a great starting point!
Book List:
*The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, by Gloria Houston
https://www.amazon.com/Year-Perfect-Christmas-Tree-Appalachian/dp/0140558772/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39DTT0VAGGWGA&keywords=the+year+of+the+perfect+christmas+tree&qid=1702179240&sprefix=the+year+of+hte+%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1
*The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, by Susan Wojciechowski
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Miracle-Jonathan-Toomey/dp/0763678228/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27OJGNWO3VLU1&keywords=the+christmas+miracle+of+jonathan+toomey&qid=1702179295&sprefix=the+christmas+mirc%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1
*A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486268659/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=19877GBUNP1KH&keywords=a+christmas+carol&qid=1702179360&s=books&sprefix=a+christmas+carol%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 -
Episode 23: Of Brownies, Books, and EZ Bake Ovens
Join Carey for this (controversial?) episode as she shares her thoughts on children's classics and adaptations, and what all that has to do with her love of baking.
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Book List:
*Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Women-Puffin-Louisa-Alcott/dp/0147514010/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1LMQJFJ28183E&keywords=little+women&qid=1701094735&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=little+women,aps,245&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
*Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson
https://www.amazon.com/Kidnapped-Puffin-Classics-Robert-Stevenson/dp/0141326026
*Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery
https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gables-Illustrated-Illustrations/dp/9916732000/ref=sr_1_6?crid=39XPWF185OSMM&keywords=anne+of+green+gables&qid=1701112095&s=books&sprefix=anne+of,stripbooks,87&sr=1-6
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Mrs. Flick’s Picks is one of my favorites! So many great recommendations for books to help stock my shelves for my kids to always have something worth reading available to them! Thanks Carey!
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Solid and wonderful books recommendations! Following each episode, you’ll likely find yourself tapping the Amazon link or searching your local library catalog for Mrs. Flick’s Picks! This podcasts is a trustworthy resource for filling your book shelves and library baskets with wonderful literature.
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