I have two daughters, so many of these books tend to lean more girly, but some of them are just right for boys and girls alike. I read these books aloud to my daughter some starting when she was almost three. Now she reads them all by herself. I'd say these books are great from age 3-8. I'll share them in order of when I would introduce them from easiest or lowest grade level to more advanced. I hope you love these books as much as I do.

Mercy Watson | I love the Mercy Watson books. There are six of them and they are delightful stories about a pet pig and his adventures living in a subdivision with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. I have read these books so many times with my daughter. We have laughed together at the silliness. I remember the summer we got these books my daughter was almost three and we were driving across the country for a family reunion. We read these books over and over again in the car during those 72 hours. It kept us both quite entertained. Highly recommend this book when you want to read something in between picture books and chapter books. The chapters are short and colorfully illustrated.

The Adventures of Sophie Mouse Books 1-4 | Books 5-8 | These books I read aloud to my daughter just before she turned three as well. The main character Sophie Mouse has lots of adventures in Pine Needle Grove with her best friends Hattie and Owen. The characters are kind and always seem to be able to solve their problems and overcome their challenges. I love this series and am always looking forward to the next book since the author is continuing to write for this series.

Anne Arrives & Anne's Kindred Spirits | Since Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite books, I knew this adaptation of the book for young readers would be something I would love to share with my daughter. It is lovely. These books share the first part of the story of Anne of Green Gables in a child friendly way. Other books are sure to come.

Wellie Wishers | I have been very impressed with the American Girl Wellie Wishers books. These books are about a group of friends that work together to create lovely experiences in Aunt Mirandas garden. I love that these girls support one another and do their best to be good friends to each other. I was thankful for this recommendation to add to our home library.

Violet Mackerel | I especially love Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat, but the whole series is good. I love this little girl because she thinks deeply about the world around her. I think it is a great example to share with my girls, to show them to think a little deeper, to discover more, to understand more. 

Zoey and Sassafras | Zoey is a young scientist with the ability to see magical creatures. Along with her sidekick cat Sassafras she is able to help magical animals in need. I love how this book teaches my daughter about scientific principles while being fun. I also love how Zoey has to try multiple things before she gets it right. It is a great example of perseverance as well as not needing to get everything right the first time.

Mouse Scouts | I love these books about a little mouse scout troop. There are six mice with very different personalities and I love being able to see how they each individually react and overcome when faced with the same challenges and experiences.

Heartwood Hotel | This adorable story about Mona Mouse who finds herself working at the amazing Heartwood hotel in the middle of the forest is probably one of my favorite books to read aloud. I dream of being able to stay in the Heartwood Hotel someday, it is that magical. This place really comes to life. I love each of these four books and all of the characters inside of them.

The Magical Animal Adoption Agency | Another great series book about a little girl named Clover who volunteers to help at the Magical Animal Adoption Agency. I love this book because it highlights a girl who feels quite ordinary but actually has a special skill of being able to work with these magical animals. It is lovely to watch her come to understand that about herself.

There you have it. These first chapter books and series books are all so good. We have almost all of them in our personal library and read them time and time again. I have loved sharing them all with my first daughter and look forward to the day I get to do it again with my second. 

What books do you love to share with your children? I am always looking for good books with good stories and good morals to share, so I'd love it if you left your recommendations below!

Mallory

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I love reading affirmations. I love taking affirmations into my meditation. I love the feeling a good affirmations gives me. Today I want to share some of my favorite affirmations. These affirmations feel good to me when I say them. I think that is the most important part of choosing affirmations, do they feel good, do they feel like something you want to be true or can in some way (even a small way) believe to be true. If so they are going to be so much more effective in your life. I hope some of these affirmations will resonate with you and you can use them to elevate your own life.

Health & Wellness

I accept health as the natural state of my being.

Each cell in my body has divine intelligence. I recognize my body as a wondrous and magnificent machine, and I feel privileged to live in it.

Changes can begin in this moment.

I rejoice in who I am. I am a beautiful expression of life, flowing perfectly at all times. I am both powerful and desirable. It is wonderful to be a woman. I love myself and I am fulfilled.

I choose to love life. I am filled with life, energy, and the joy of living!

I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, happy, and unlimited.

I choose to be healthy and free.

I am loved. I am safe. I love my life.

I declare peace and harmony within my and all around me. All is well.

I allow my mind to relax and be at peace.

I easily release that which I no longer need. The past is over and I am free.

Success | Work | Prosperity

My unique creative talents and abilities flow through me and are express in deeply satisfying ways. There are people out there who are always looking for what I have to offer. They find me with ease.

I share what and who I am for I know we are all one in spirit.

Divine intelligence gives me all the ideas I can use. I move forward right now.

Whatever I am guided to do will be a success. I am blessed beyond my fondest dreams.

I am totally open to the abundant flow of prosperity that the universe has to offer. Abundance flows into my life with ease.

My good comes from everywhere and everyone. The world is a safe place. Love is everywhere, people are so friendly, and I always have what I need.

Family

Harmony, joy, beauty, and safety surround me and my family.

Spirituality

I am one with the power that created me, and this power has given me the power to create my own circumstances. The universe totally supports me.

I accept divine guidance and am always safe.

Personal

I welcome miracles into my life. God works miracles everyday.

I trust that something wonderful will happen to me today.

I am expecting to have an amazing year. I expect the miraculous.

In the infinity of life where I am all is perfect, whole and complete.

(Insert your name), I love and accept you exactly as you are.

Mallory

While affirmations are so good on their own, taking affirmations into meditation makes them even more powerful in your life. When you meditate you give yourself the time to truly focus and live in the good feelings that positive affirmations can create. If you want to learn how to make your own amazing meditation practice, I invite you to take my Introduction to Meditation course on youtube. Here you will learn how to take affirmations you love and create a positive and powerful meditation practice perfect for you.