Mrs. Flick's Picks
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.
Episodes
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_bMHR44...
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
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
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=2MPT2T6LZW26...
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...
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
Join Carey as she looks at what it means to read widely, as well as what she has learned from paint chips!
Book List:
*The Persian Cinderella, by Shirley Climo
https://www.amazon.com/Persian-Cinderella-Shirley-Climo/dp/0064438538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GGMICNH0B97O&keywords=the+persian+cinderella&qid=1699647778&sprefix=the+persian+cinder,aps,168&sr=8-1
*Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison, by Lo...
Poetry is fun again! Don't miss this episode as Carey makes the case for poetry and why all Christians should try to form an appreciation of it!
Book Lists:
*The Owl and the Pussycat, by Edward Lear, Jan Brett
Should we let our kids read scary stories? Is there anything good in creepy characters? Join Carey for a special Halloween episode as she tackles all things spooky, with some special non-scary picks thrown in too!
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Book List:
*The Biggest Pumpkin Ever, by Steven Kroll
https://www.amazon.com/Biggest-Pumpkin-Ever-Steven-Kroll/dp/0590464639...
Experiencing some Bookstagram FOMO? Wondering if you have enough books in your home? Join Carey as she offers some words of encouragement, and wise counsel from Charlotte Mason!
And if you haven't listened to Cindy Rollin's New Mason Jar podcast, check out her recent episode on home libraries!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-mason-jar-with-cindy-rollins/id1579170192
Book L...
Join Carey for the first episode of Season 2 as she explores the books behind some of the most well-loved Disney classics!
Book Links:
*Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie
https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Pan-Illustrated-Original-Illustrations/dp/9916987041/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YT9VY8XDU5DU&keywords=peter+pan&qid=1693392707&s=books&sprefix=peter+pan,stripbooks,69&sr=1-1
*101 Dalmations, by Dodie Smith
Need a vacation book list? Skip the library's and take a listen to Carey's top picks for the lazy dog days of summer!
Book List:
*Roxaboxen, by Alice McLerran and illustrated by Barbara Cooney
https://www.amazon.com/Roxaboxen-Alice-McLerran/dp/0060526335/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5X5A7JTJ0PEY&keywords=roxaboxen+book&qid=1684523688&sprefix=roxa,aps,137&sr=8-1
*Owls in the Family, by Farley Mow...
This episode is just for the ladies! Listen in while Carey works through why moms should cultivate an imagination too, and which books are her personal picks for motherhood.
Book List:
*Hannah Coulter, by Wendell Berry
https://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Coulter-Wendell-Berry/dp/1593760787/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682630664&sr=8-1
*Persuasion, by Jane Austen
Not all beginner chapter books are plotless, forgettable stories that you dread your child reading aloud. Here are some fresh picks for your newly independent reader!
Book Links:
* The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgiesh
https://www.amazon.com/Bears-Hemlock-Mountain-Alice-Dalgliesh/dp/0689716044/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DRKSV1OEKLI3&keywords=bears+on+hemlock+mountain+by+alice+dalgliesh&qid=1681669060&s...
Why should we care that our books have happy endings, especially when so much of the world thinks they are naive? Join Carey for this special Easter book episode on truth, love, and happy ever after!
Book List:
*The Tale of Three Trees, by Angela Elwell Hunt
Join Carey as she dives into dragons, power, temptations, and heroes...and maybe a cautionary word about the young adult fantasy genre.
Book List:
*St. George and the Dragon, by Margaret Hodges
Join Carey as she explores the idea of setting standards for both virtue and vocabulary, for little kids as well as older ones. Good books are for toddlers too!
Book Lists:
*The Princess and the Pig, by Jonathan Emmett
https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Pig-Jonathan-Emmett/dp/1838110585/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678304361&sr=8-1
*When Dinosaurs Came with Everything, by Elise Broach
Join Carey as she tries to forget the depressing gloom of February by focusing on the miracle of gardens and the goodness of the gospel!
Book Lists:
*The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart
*Rabbit Hill, by Robert Lawson
Why should kids read stories about siblings? Are they inherently better than solo-hero narratives? And what do large families have to do with God's kingdom? Join Carey to find out!
Book List:
*Flora’s Very Windy Day, by Jeanne Birdsall
https://amzn.to/40FPSQo
*The Saturdays, by Elizabeth Enright
https://amzn.to/3llmfUy
*Over Sea, Under Stone, by Susan Cooper
https://amzn.to/3H...
What are little boys made of? And what should they be reading? Enjoy this boy-focused episode as Carey unpacks the best picks for future men of God.
Book Links:
*The Kitchen Knight, by Margaret Hodges and illustrated by Trina Schart-Hyman
https://amzn.to/3HfZdpe
*The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis
https://amzn.to/3DkwZsf
*Men of Iron, by Howard Pyle
https://amzn.to/3wxAMi2
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