A For Effort

These two moms are obsessed with books. We read a lot and our kids read even more! And if your kids don't read, fear not. Chances are they just haven't found a book that speaks to them yet. In this episode we share all our favorite books, for kids, for tweens, for teens and even for adults! We're taking the guess work out of picking entertaining books for your family. Rest assured, these recommendations will leave you wanting more.

Show Notes

These two moms are obsessed with books. We read a lot and our kids read even more! And if your kids don't read, fear not. Chances are they just haven't found a book yet that speaks to them. In this episode we share all our favorite books, for kids, for tweens, for teens and even for moms! We're taking the guess work out of picking entertaining books for your family. Rest assured, these recommendations will leave you wanting more.

And at 41:40 we have story time for kids! Megan reads: Little Mouse, Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. Then Amanda reads: Escargot. Kids might enjoy listening to this part of the episode!

Megan's to-go picture books:
Creepy Series
Little Mouse, Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear.
Other Books by Don and Audrey Wood
See the Cat
The 7 Silly Eaters

Chapter Books:
The Chronicles of Narnia Collection
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection
Last Kids on Earth
Kids Guide to Raising Chickens
The Treasure Hunters
Shipwreckers: The Curse of the Cursed Temple of Curses or We Nearly Died. A Lot A Lot.

What Megan is reading:
Anxious People
Just Mercy


Amanda's to-go picture books:
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme
Chris Van Dusen Collection
Escargot

Chapter books:
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Roald Dahl Collection
Fablehaven Collection
Wings of Fire Series

What Amanda is reading:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Empire of Pain

Honorable mentions from listeners:
Will Ladybug Hug
Will Bear Share
The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It was None of His Business
Indestructibles

 

What is A For Effort?

Hey, it’s us: Amanda and Megan. We’re just two average moms who love their kids so dang much we decided to start a podcast! This is not another mommy podcast, with experts informing you how you can be a better mom/wife/daughter/coworker/best friend in twenty-six sugar-coated steps. What WILL you find in this podcast? Validation? Yes. Laughter? Hopefully. Inspiring advice? Probably not.

Truthfully, no matter how many parenting books we read or conferences we attend, we still find ourselves raising our eyebrows and stifling laughs at our offspring. So, at the end of the day, we just slap each other on the butts (like you did in high school volleyball) and say: “you really tried, and that’s all that matters…”