I am always looking for neat literature books to read to the boys during our rest/nap time.  This time is designated for getting my 3 year old down for his nap, but also to read good chapter books to the older boys.  A few weeks ago we finished the book The Bark of the Bog Owl , by Jonathan Rogers.  It is the first book in 'The Wilderking Trilogy'.  It was excellent!  It was full of adventure and fun.  A 12 year old boy, Aidan has been told by the truthspeaker (prophet) that he is destined to be the 'Wilderking of Corenwald'.  Being the youngest, he wonders if it could be!? Many exciting things happen,(I won't spoil it) including a scene that will have the kids saying, 'that's just like David and Goliath!'  My oldest son even made a comment, 'When you read the book I feel like I'm there; I can see everything the way the book describes it.'  We have only purchased the first book, but the kids are begging me to get the rest. 

One other thing I started this year, even though we have been having our 'quiet time' for quite a few years ~ is including a narrative jar.  My 3 year old is usually asleep after I have read a couple chapters and so we stop.  The older boys get up and we go to the 'narrative jar'.   I got the idea from A Dusty Frame .  The boys love picking from the jar.  I also try to include questions that God has laid on my heart to discuss.  Mainly about heart matters or any application they see in their own lives, any lessons learned.  I would say that this time of reading and sharing is one of my favorite parts of the day.  Maybe it can be one for your household, if it's not already.

But a little fore-warning about the book: Don't be surprised if your kids during your reading and even weeks after your reading are running around saying, "Ha-ha-ha-hrawfff-wooooooo . . . ha-ha-ha-hrawff-wooooooo."  Your kids wil fall in love with Dobro, but no more from me I suggest getting the book to find out!  2 thumbs up in my book!  Oh, I love puns!   My only problem with the book is that we all wished it was longer!  Even though we don't read Harry Potter, I do wish some of the books we read would be as thick and take as long as those ones.  Everyone says that Harry Potter gets kids to read, well, The Bark of the Bog Owl  would do the same.  My oldest wants to sit down and read it. 

By the way, we go through books about in a week or two and I would love for you all to share some really excellent books that you have read to your children.  In fact, I might make up a list and share some other great books if any of you are interested!?!