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Dive into mystery & adventure with our new releases in the Mark Lives on Mars series, featuring three new books, as well as the final book in the Billy and Ella Mysteries! Plus, Lantern Lane—Book 3 is here to captivate readers with Letty and Princess Maisy’s daring plan to save the kingdom. These books are sure to spark curiosity and inspire young minds.

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Bring beauty and creativity into your home with our thoughtfully designed drawing guides. Perfect for all ages, these books make learning to draw delightfully simple—featuring whimsical birds, charming trees, festive holiday favorites, and vintage-inspired designs.

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Top 10 Recommended Family Read-Alouds

At The Good and the Beautiful, we are passionate about good literature and the impact it has on families. In this video, Jenny shares her top 10 recommended read-aloud books for families and why she chose these books. This list is designed for families with children in grades 4–12. She also gives a few tips for making read-aloud time for your family a powerful, beautiful, and effective experience.

Best 12 Read Alouds for Younger Children

At The Good and the Beautiful, we believe in the power of wholesome literature to inspire and nurture families. In this video, Jenny shares her Top 12 recommended read-aloud books for families with children in grades K–3. These selections focus on moral storytelling, cognitive development, and fostering meaningful family connections through literature. Alongside the list, she provides tips to make read-aloud time an enriching and memorable experience.

Why I Pay My Kids to Read

Here is a quick video about why and how I pay our kids to read, and how it’s actually been incredibly beneficial to my children. I also go over why I think it has worked well for my family, but isn’t a match for all families. ~Jenny Phillips

Teach Your Child to Read in 3 Easy Steps

As a parent, there is such joy when you are the person to teach your child to read! And it is not hard! How do you know if your children are ready to learn to read and how can you teach them if they are ready? These three easy steps make teaching reading easy, fun, and effective!

Tips for Limiting Screen Time

Overuse of media is a widespread, destructive plague in our day, causing behavioral problems and mental health issues. It is also leading children and families away from healthy relationships and a fullness of life. It seems easy to frequently use screens to occupy children. But it is more difficult in the end. I know that. And that is why I’m sharing this video. I hope it will leave you feeling empowered to choose a different path with your child—a path that will lead you to greater joy and ease. ~Jenny Phillips

Kindergarten Books—Little Go Books Flip Through

This adorable series of beginning reader books helps to increase reading fluency and follows the same scope and sequence as our Reading Booster A Cards and Books. The Little Go Books is a set of four books, each containing 6 different stories all about things that go!

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