Living Book Lists

Looking for living books for your son? These Charlotte Mason-inspired selections are grouped by age and filled with stories that call boys to courage, perseverance, imagination, and honor.

Looking for living books for your daughter? These Charlotte Mason-inspired selections are grouped by age and filled with stories that nurture character, imagination, and quiet strength.

The perfect seasonal stories to inspire gentle learning, nature study, and summer wonder in your homeschool. There’s something so refreshing about the slower rhythm of summer in a Charlotte Mason homeschool. Whether you’re continuing year-round learning or simply sprinkling in gentle lessons during the warmer months, this season invites you to pause, explore, and enjoy…

When I began planning my homeschool journey, I knew classic literature would be at its heart. I wanted my children to experience the rich language and timeless stories that have captivated readers for generations. These books do more than entertain – they shape character, build vocabulary, and cultivate a deep appreciation for beautiful writing.

Poetry is such an important part of a Charlotte Mason education, helping children to connect beautiful language with the world around them. In my homeschool, seasonal poetry has become one of my favorite ways to include verse in our daily life. We enjoy reading autumn poems while collecting leaves, and spring verses naturally pair with…

There’s nothing I love more than welcoming the arrival of spring with my children after a long, cold winter! Now, don’t get me wrong, we love our winter studies, and reading our favorite classic books from our winter living book lists is always enjoyable, but there is just something so refreshing and new about the…

When it comes to choosing books for these early years, living books offer so many important benefits. Preschool is the perfect time to introduce your preschoolers to beautiful, classic living books, that build a strong foundation for learning. As a mom who has spent countless hours with my sweet little ones snuggled up for storytime,…

If you’re looking for fall books that are the perfect fit for your Charlotte Mason homeschooling lessons this year, then you’re in the right place. I’ve compiled a list of my family’s favorite fall books that’ll bring the beauty of autumn into your homeschool.

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. In my cozy Charlotte Mason homeschool, the Christmas season is a time for new traditions, a season of warmth and wonder. But the thing that makes it even more special is the holiday reading. You see, for as long as I can remember, Christmas time has been…

I have witnessed firsthand the joy that comes from combining literature with learning in my Charlotte Mason homeschool. After all, one of the main principles of the Charlotte Mason method is to provide your children with high-quality literature and living books that enrich their minds and make learning fun.