In conjunction with my latest podcast, my sister & I talked baby reading.  And when we say "baby" we mean baby baby-- younger than 1 year or 12-month olds. So keep that in mind as you peruse this baby book list I compiled; it's specifically targeted for 0-12 months & the books may seem very basic, but that's because they are for newborn babies. I've never made a list like this yet, so I hope this one is helpful & points parents in the right direction as they start reading to their baby. 
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​Baby Books:  
1. Moo, Baa, LaLaLa 
by: Sandra Boynton 
(You can never go wrong with a Sandra Boynton book! The rhyming & illustrations are perfect for little ones, & this one teaches what some of the animals say with a twist.) 
www.amazon.com/Moo-Baa-Sandra-Boynton/dp/067144901X/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=baby+board+books&qid=1603910060&sr=8-7 

2. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See? 
by: Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle 
(This classic introduces different animals & colors with each page.) 
www.amazon.com/Brown-Bear-What-You-See/dp/0805047905/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4WYMQLSEURYI&dchild=1&keywords=brown+bear+brown+bear+what+do+you+see&qid=1603910362&sprefix=brown+bear+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1

3. That's Not My Dinosaur
(Usborne) 
(This touchy-feely series is bound to be a favorite at your house for you AND baby! We love these books especially for teaching texture, or encouraging quiet time.)  
www.myubam.com/p/8255/thats-not-my-dinosaur-a-thats-not-my-series-book

4. Baby Let's Eat (Indestructible) 
by: Amy Pixton & Stephan Lomp
(These indestructibles are a *staple* for young readers; they can be ripped, chewed on, washed & they're pretty resilient or...indestructible! They also crinkle in little hands, which makes the sound many babies love. My babies' favorites have been the ones that feature baby faces.)
www.amazon.com/Indestructibles-Baby-Lets-Amy-Pixton/dp/152350207X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2YKTA7KJIKKD2&dchild=1&keywords=indestructibles+books&qid=1603910586&sprefix=indestruct%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-4 

5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Let's Count On
by: Eric Carle 
(This wonderfully inviting baby book, is a crinkle page book & it mesmerized my son for months when he was a little baby.  It also counts up to 5, with items from the Hungry Caterpillar book on each page.) 
www.amazon.com/World-Carle-Hungry-Caterpillar-Count/dp/B00CDJH4XC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eric+carle+baby&qid=1603911150&sr=8-1  

6. Baby Sees Colors! A Totally Mesmerizing High-Contrast Books 
by: Akio Kashiwara 
(Baby will see plenty of bold colors & shapes in this cute book!) 
www.amazon.com/Baby-Sees-Colors-high-contrast-improve/dp/4056210403/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=baby+sees+colors&qid=1603990256&sr=8-1

7. First 100 Words
by: Roger Priddy
(This is one of those well-known baby classics, available in board or picture book form, that introduces a lot of vocabulary to your little one; colors, animals, & everyday objects.) 

www.amazon.com/First-100-Words-Roger-Priddy/dp/0312510780/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3VW02W98B4XC3&dchild=1&keywords=abc+books+for+babies&qid=1603911365&sprefix=abc+books+for+baby%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-10 

8. World of Eric Carle, My First Library Board Book Block-- 12 Book Set 
by: Eric Carle
(12 perfectly small board books with concepts like shapes, numbers, & colors.) 
www.amazon.com/World-Carle-First-Library-Board/dp/1503723003/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=eric+carle+books&qid=1603911641&sr=8-14 

9. Hello, Baby Animals (A High Contrast Book) 
by: Duopress & Julissa Mora 
(Friendly pictures in black & white greet your baby in this little book, & it also has basic patterns that will be easy for baby to track & comprehend.) 
www.amazon.com/Hello-Baby-Animals-High-Contrast-Book/dp/1938093682/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=high+contrast+books&qid=1603911833&sr=8-4 

10. Alphaprints: Colors
by: Roger Priddy
(Honestly, all of the Alphaprint books are amazing! We own several, & the thumbprint textures, strange objects for eyes or animals, & bright colors are so engaging!) 
www.amazon.com/Alphaprints-Colors-Roger-Priddy/dp/0312517939/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=alphaprints&qid=1603912779&sr=8-2

11. Curious George: Pat-a-Cake
by: H.A. Rey
(Time to play pat-a-cake with your favorite curious monkey-- George!) 
​www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Pat-Cake-Rey/dp/0547516894/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pat-a-cake&qid=1603988184&sr=8-2 

12. Five Little Monkeys
by: Cottage Door Press
(A cute little monkey puppet will help you sing aloud this favorite rhyme!) 
www.amazon.com/Five-Little-Monkeys-Finger-Puppet/dp/1680524372/ref=sr_1_9_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=5+little+monkeys&qid=1603990329&sr=8-9-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNjlDS0lCRk1KTUsyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjYzOTAzMkVSRlcwOVhaU1FGMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTI4MjgyMUZTR1lNMEdERkk2NSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 

13.  My Very First Book of Numbers (pictured above!) 
by: Eric Carle  
(This interactive book has colorful fruits on each half-page & corresponding numbers, but they're out of order. It's fun to read this puzzle book together.) 
www.amazon.com/My-Very-First-Book-Numbers/dp/039924509X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=eric+carle+counting&qid=1603990463&sr=8-3 

14. Zoom, Baby Zoom!
by: Karen Katz
(Open the flaps together in this transportation-themed book as you discover all the places the baby is hiding.) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781442493148B/zoom-zoom-baby-lift-the-flap 

15. See, Touch, Feel: ABC 
by: Roger Priddy 
(This one teaches first words to baby through creative pictures & textures.) 
www.amazon.com/See-Touch-Feel-Roger-Priddy/dp/0312529708/ref=sr_1_2?crid=15IWW7P2ODHPE&dchild=1&keywords=see%2C+touch%2C+feel+a+first+sensory+book&qid=1603997098&sprefix=see%2C+touch%2C+feel%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-2

Every 4 years, our country experiences the privilege to elect our next government leaders & the President of the United States. It's an opportunity & a privilege, which we should teach our children more about. 
As with many topics, I feel that reading picture books helps explain difficult concepts & perhaps also raises questions from our children that can help to further educate them on these subjects.  Many of these books are pretty basic, because I have such young kids, but I found a couple of books that are more complex & descriptive of the election process. 
Please enjoy these 14 books I've selected & feel free to comment & share any voting books you have particularly enjoyed! 
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VOTING & THE ELECTION BOOKS: 
1. I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference 
by: Mark Shulman & Serge Bloch  
(A kids book that explains the concept of choosing individually & as a group.) 
www.amazon.com/Voted-Making-Choice-Makes-Difference/dp/0823445615/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=i+voted&qid=1603467491&sr=8-3

2. One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote You Vote 
by: Bonnie Worth & Aristides Ruiz  
(The Cat in the Hat is back & he's ready to explain the voting & election process for new government officials.)
www.amazon.com/Vote-Votes-Hats-Learning-Library/dp/0399555986/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EO7CD0T9NYKB&dchild=1&keywords=one+vote%2C+two+votes%2C+i+vote%2C+you+vote&qid=1603466617&sprefix=one+vote%2C+%2Caps%2C270&sr=8-2 

3. Curious George Votes 
by: Margret & H.A. Rey 
(That mischievous monkey is back, & this time he's going out to exercise his right to vote for a new school mascot!) 
www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Votes-H-Rey/dp/0358272637/ref=sr_1_2?crid=S312QVK9VA63&dchild=1&keywords=curious+george+votes&qid=1603467533&sprefix=curious+george%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-2  

4. Duck for President
by: Doreen Cronin
(You remember the neutral, but really troublesome duck from Click, Clack, Moo? Well, now he's running for president!) 
www.amazon.com/Duck-President-Click-Clack-Book/dp/0689863772/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=duck+for+president&qid=1603471897&sr=8-1 

5. Amelia Bedelia's First Vote
by: Herman Parish (son of the original author, Parish) 
(Amelia gets to be principal for the day & since she is, she organizes a ballot where her classmates can vote on the activities of the day.) 
www.amazon.com/Amelia-Bedelias-First-Herman-Parish/dp/0062094076/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25PPX2BLRHQ0A&dchild=1&keywords=amelia+bedelia%27s+first+vote&qid=1603471991&sprefix=amelia+bedelia%27s+first%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1 

6. V is for Voting
by: Kate Farrell & Caitlin Kuhwald 
(An ABC book about voting that teaches families concepts like civil rights & social justice.) 
www.amazon.com/V-Voting-Kate-Farrell/dp/1250231256/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=v+is+for+voting&qid=1603472134&sr=8-1 

7. Democracy for Dinos
by: Laurie Krasny & Marc Brown 
(A nonfiction guide to voting that explores civic values & helps show young readers how the things they do every day are guided by principles & government leaders.) 
www.amazon.com/Democracy-Dinosaurs-Citizens-Guides-Families/dp/0316534528/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XQ3OPTQB8S7N&dchild=1&keywords=democracy+for+dinosaurs&qid=1603473747&sprefix=democracy+for+dinos%2Caps%2C662&sr=8-1

8. If You Go with Your Goat to Vote 
by: Jan Zauzmer & Andrew R
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www.amazon.com/If-You-Your-Goat-Vote/dp/161519746X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=if+you+go+with+your+goat&qid=1603473863&sr=8-1 

9. Grandaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box 
by: Michael S. Bandy
(Grandaddy is a hardworking farmer, but one day when he puts on his nice suit & heads to town, Michael (his grandson) knows something special is happening! Everyone is lined up at Town Hall & for the first time, Grandaddy gets to cast his vote & he couldn't be prouder!) 
www.amazon.com/Granddaddys-Turn-Journey-Ballot-Box/dp/1536205613/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=grandaddy%27s+turn+to+vote&qid=1603474039&sr=8-1 

10. World of Reading: Vote for Minnie! 
by: Brooke Vitale
(Minnie is running for president of the Adventure Club & of course, all her Clubhouse pals are enlisted to help out.) 
www.amazon.com/World-Reading-Minnie-Level-Reader/dp/1368048498/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=vote+for+minnie&qid=1603474068&sr=8-1 

11. A Vote is a Powerful Thing 
by: Catherine Stier & Courtney Dawson 
(Callie knows a big election is coming up, & her class is having an election too! Along the way, she'll learn about the election process & why so many people fought to have the right to vote throughout history.) 
www.amazon.com/Vote-Powerful-Thing-Catherine-Stier/dp/0807584983/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=A+vote+is+a+powerful+thing&qid=1603474216&sr=8-1  

12. Lillian's Right to Vote 
by: Jonah WInter & Shane Evans
(An elderly African American woman named Lillian is on her way to go vote & she is reflecting on the voting history that impacted her family.  This book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.) 
www.amazon.com/Lillians-Right-Vote-Celebration-Voting/dp/0385390289/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y678TAZLQ4W8&dchild=1&keywords=lillian%27s+right+to+vote&qid=1603474373&sprefix=Lillian%27s+right%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1 

13. What's the Big Deal About Elections? VOTE.
by: Ruby Shamir & Matt Faulkner 
(A kid-friendly history book about the history of voting & why it's so important; from suffrage to ballots & bonfires, this book will explain it all!) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781524738075B/whats-the-big-deal-about-elections  

14. Miss Paul & the President
by: Dean Robbins & Nancy Zhang 
(Alice grew up seeing her dad get to go off & vote, but her mother never did. Alice studied the Constitution, & as she grew into a woman, she organized parades & protests outside the White House to seek for equality in voting. She even met with President Wilson to try & persuade him that women deserved to vote too!) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781101937204B/miss-paul-and-the-president-the-creative-camp

I don't know what it is about dragons, but they always fascinated me since I was a child.  So it is, with greatest joy, that I share this list of darling picture books about dragons; I also feel like this is a good time to share the dragon list, since we are approaching Halloween. Can't wait to hear some of your dragon favorites!!! Here's a list of good ones to check out in the meantime. :) 
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DRAGON PICTURE BOOK FAVORITES:  
1. Dough Knights & Dragons 
by: Dee Leone 
(An unlikely friendship forms when a young boy, a knight, stumbles into a dragon's lair & then finds that he & the dragon have something in common-- they love to bake! But what will become of them when they have to fight each other in a duel? Read to find out what this creative pair does instead!) 
www.amazon.com/Dough-Knights-Dragons-Dee-Leone/dp/1454921412/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dough+knights+%26+dragons&qid=1602776502&sr=8-1

2. Dragons: Father & Son 
by: Alexandre Lacroix 
​(Drake the dragon is sent to the village to cause problems; he is supposed to start a fire. But Drake has never produced more fire than what was necessary to roast a caterpillar.) 
www.amazon.com/Dragons-Father-Son-Alexandre-Lacroix/dp/1910277258/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dragons%3A+father+%26+son&qid=1602776343&sr=8-1 

3. Dragons are Real 
by: Holly Hatam 
(Take a peek into the world of dragons; sparks & all!) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780525648758B/dragons-are-real-mythical-creatures-are-real 

4. Have you Seen my Dragon? 
by: Steve Light  
(A boy is searching for his dragon all over town; readers will be able to spot the beast across each spread in the book.)
www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-My-Dragon/dp/0763666483/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=have+you+seen+my+dragon&qid=1602777779&sr=8-1 

5. The Knight & the Dragon 
by: Tomie dePaola  
(In this tale, a knight who has never fought a dragon & a dragon who has never fought a knight, are about to meet each other in battle.) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780698116238B/the-knight-and-the-dragon 

6. Rosie the Dragon & Charlie Make Waves 
by: Lauren H. Kerstein  & Nate Wragg  *(current fav at our house) 
(Charlie has a big pink dragon named Rosie. He wants to take her swimming, but first he has to pack carefully. There's always an adventure with Rosie, who can spark & cause fires very easily. Will they have a good day at the pool?) 
www.amazon.com/Rosie-Dragon-Charlie-Make-Waves/dp/1542042925/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1602788746&sr=8-2 

7. Dragons & Tacos 
by: Adam Rubin  & Daniel Salmieri 
(Did you know that dragons not only eat tacos, but they love them? In all varieties! Just beware of a dragon who eats the spicy salsa too.....) 
www.amazon.com/Dragons-Love-Tacos-Adam-Rubin/dp/0803736800/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=dragons+%26+tacos&qid=1602788835&sr=8-2 

8. Dragon to the Rescue
by: Sienna Williams 
(Albert is at dragon school, but he still can't blow fire. Will he learn another talent that will help him come to the rescue?) 
 igloobooks.com/product/dragon-to-the-rescue/ 

9. Boy 
by: Phil Cummings 
(A heartwarming story about a sweet boy who is deaf & he's not scared like the other villagers by the dragon bullying the king & his soldiers, so the boy is the perfect source to help resolve the situation, & all using sign language or "dancing hands.")  
www.amazon.com/Boy-Phil-Cummings/dp/1610677390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WF5NKF11COB7&dchild=1&keywords=boy+phil+cummings&qid=1602817254&s=books&sprefix=boy+phil%2Cstripbooks%2C195&sr=1-1 

10. Teach Your Dragon Empathy
by: Steve Herman 
(There is a whole series about teaching your dragon certain emotional health topics.) 
www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Dragon-Empathy-Understand/dp/1948040751/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=teach+your+dragon+empathy&qid=1602864900&s=books&sr=1-3 

11. The Peace Dragon
by: Linda Ragsdale & Marco Furlotti
(A young explorer stumbles upon a dragon & learns that he shouldn't judge the dragon based on its looks. By the way, this book has gorgeous illustrations! This book is dedicated to teaching kids about peace in the world.) 
www.amazon.com/Peace-Dragon-Tales/dp/148671773X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+peace+dragon&qid=1602865001&s=books&sr=1-1 

12. Dragon Post 
by: Emma Yarlett 
(A boy named Alex finds a dragon living under his stairs one day. Alex writes multiple letters to various people, asking for tips on how to care for his new guest.) 
www.amazon.com/Dragon-Post-Emma-Yarlett-illustrator/dp/1406379719/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dragon+post&qid=1602866896&s=books&sr=1-1 

13. Don't Wake the Dragon
by: Bianca Schulze 
(A story perfect for bedtime, as children read about all the sounds & distractions that might wake the dragon up.) 
www.amazon.com/Dont-Wake-Dragon-Interactive-Storytime/dp/1949998649/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=don%27t+wake+the+dragon&qid=1602868036&s=books&sr=1-1 

14. The Angry Dragon
by: Michael Gordon
(This book deals with emotional health & how to regulate emotions like anger, through the dragon in the book. Most importantly, this book teaches that being angry doesn't make you bad.) 
www.amazon.com/Angry-Dragon-Emotions-Feelings-dp-0578472554/dp/0578472554/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1602868240

15. Dragons Can Sing
by: Basira & Raza- Shuarb 
(Dra doesn't want to be like every other dragon out there, breathing fire & flying around...but will he survive when his talents are so different than the community's?)
www.amazon.com/Dragons-can-Sing-Inclusion-Starts/dp/B08KH2LCFX/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1602868368&sr=1-1 

16. Dragon Loves Penguin 
by: Debi Gliori 
(What happens when an egg hatches & the little creature inside is not so dragon-like? In fact, it's more of a penguin....will the other dragons learn that being different is good?)
www.amazon.com/Dragon-Loves-Penguin-Debi-Gliori/dp/1408839490/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dragon+loves+penguin&qid=1602876330&s=books&sr=1-1 

17. How to Catch a Dragon  (*free on Kindle Unlimited) 
by: Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton 
(The kids are trying to catch this dragon, as they chase him through the Chinese New Year celebration during the Spring Festival. Will they catch the cunning creature?) 
www.amazon.com/How-Catch-Dragon-Adam-Wallace-ebook/dp/B086C9QQFK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+catch+a+dragon&qid=1602876489&s=books&sr=1-1 

18. When A Dragon Goes to School 
by: Caryl Hart & Rosalind Beardshaw  
(This book teaches children how to behave at school, by exemplifying the behaviors through a cute dragon.) 
www.amazon.com/When-Dragon-Goes-School/dp/1788007719/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+a+dragon+goes+to+school&qid=1602876680&s=books&sr=1-1 

19. Dizzy Dragon
by: Roger Priddy 
(An interactive book with different dragons with googly eyes & surprise sound effects at the end!) 
www.amazon.com/Funny-Faces-Dizzy-Dragon-Priddy/dp/0312498942/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dizzy+dragon&qid=1602877075&s=books&sr=1-1

20. Good Night Little Dragons
by: Sheri Fink 
(This cute bedtime book talks about all the things dragons have to do to get ready for bed.) 
www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Little-Dragons-Golden/dp/0307929574/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=the+little+dragon&qid=1602880862&s=books&sr=1-8

21. There's a Dragon in your Book 
by: Tom Fletcher & Greg Abbott
(You will see a little baby dragon hatch from its egg in this book. So cute! But don't tickle its nose...we don't want it to sneeze!) 
www.amazon.com/Theres-Dragon-Your-Book-Fletcher/dp/1524766380/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=the+book+dragon&qid=1602880925&s=books&sr=1-8

22. Where's the Dragon? 
by: Jason & Richard Hook 
(You should be able to find lots & lots of dragons in this book!) 
www.amazon.com/Wheres-Dragon-Jason-Hook/dp/1402716249/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=where%27s+the+dragon&qid=1602898806&s=books&sr=1-2

23. When the Dragons Came 
by: Neomi Kefford & Lynne Moore 
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www.amazon.com/When-Dragons-Lynne-Moore-2010-05-27/dp/B01K9059TM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+the+dragons+came&qid=1602898980&s=books&sr=1-1

24. When a Dragon Moves In
by: Jodi Moore & Howard McWilliam
(A little boy builds a sandcastle at the beach & in his imagination, a red dragon mvoes in.  But this red dragon gets the boy into all sorts of mischief; the boy doesn't accept any responsibility for ruining lunch or shoveling sand at his sister. He gets upset & tears the sand castle down...for today.) 
www.amazon.com/When-Dragon-Moves-Jodi-Moore/dp/0979974674/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+a+dragon+moves+in&qid=1602881094&s=books&sr=1-1 

25. Dear Dragon: A Pen Pal Tale
by: Josh Funk & Redolo Montalvo 
(George & Blaise are pen pals that write regularly to each other, but George doesn't know Blaise is a dragon! This makes his imagination after each letter very entertaining.) 
www.amazon.com/When-Dragons-Lynne-Moore-2010-05-27/dp/B01K9059TM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+the+dragons+came&qid=1602898980&s=books&sr=1-1 

26. The Book Dragon
by: Kell Andrews & Eva Chatelain 
(No one wants to read books in the village Lesser Scrump, because a book dragon will come in the night & steal any books that are being read. But Rosehilda isn't afraid of a dragon, & even though she gets expelled from school for her desires to read books, she finds the courage to go meet the dragon, look for her book & ask for it back, while forming a friendly relationship with the dragon.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781454926856B/the-book-dragon 

27. Unicorns are the Worst 
by: Alex Willan 
(Yes, it's a book about unicorns, but the little goblin telling the story has a run-in with a dragon, that causes him to change his mind about the unicorns being bad neighbors.) 
www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Are-Worst-Alex-Willan/dp/1534453830/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unicorns+are+the+worst&qid=1605292909&sr=8-1

I have spent a lot of time formulating this list; I am quite surprised I limited myself to 12 books (for now)-- I will probably keep adding to this list in the future. Honestly, most of these historical fiction novels are books I've read in the last couple of years (including this year.) I will include the title, author, historical era it was written in & a link to purchase the book.
I'd love to hear what some of your favorite ones have been! I have done a heavy amount of reading in the World War II era specifically (as you'll note below.) And if you're not a big fan of historical fiction books, I hope you will give them a try now!
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HISTORICAL FICTION:
1. Lovely War by: Julie Berry (WWI)
www.amazon.com/Lovely-War-Julie-Berry/dp/0147512972/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lovely+war&qid=1602200087&sr=8-1
A very interesting shift of perspectives between the gods of Olympus, solving a dispute around the goddess of love, & the story of 4 mortals whose life she gets involved in during the first world war.) 

2. America's First Daughter by: Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie (Revolutionary War & Post-Revolutionary War)
www.amazon.com/Lovely-War-Julie-Berry/dp/0147512972/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lovely+war&qid=1602200087&sr=8-1
(The somewhat true story of what Thomas Jefferson's daughter endured as she assumed the roles of First Lady, because her mother had died, & the role of mother to her own children as well as the nation.) 

​3. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by: Heather Morris (WWII)
www.amazon.com/Tattooist-Auschwitz-Novel-Heather-Morris/dp/0062797158/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YKBTL25ISJQ5&dchild=1&keywords=the+tattoist+at+auschwitz&qid=1602200256&sprefix=the+tattoist%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-2 
(This heart wrenching story from WWII follows Lale, a multilinguist who is put to work in the concentration camps tattooing his fellow Jews.  He is imprisoned for over 2 years, & ends up falling in love with a woman named Gita, who actually is liberated from the camps before him.) 

4. Hearts of the Children (series) by: Dean Hughes (1960s-1970s)
The Writing on the Wall
www.amazon.com/Hearts-Children-vol-Writing-Wall/dp/1606411721/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=dean+hughes&qid=1602200409&sr=8-7
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5. The Giver of Stars by: Jojo Myers (Depression-era America)
www.amazon.com/Giver-Stars-Novel-Jojo-Moyes/dp/0399562486/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=giver+of+stars&qid=1602202023&sr=8-1
(Alice Walker, originally from England, joins the Kentucky Packhorse Librarians, WPA, as some of the first women to ride horseback & transport books from the library all over the countryside. She forms an unlikely but very loyal friendship with Margery O'Hare after being abused by her father-in-law & unloved by her husband.)

6. The Dressmaker's Gift by: Fiona Valpy (WWII)
www.amazon.com/Dressmakers-Gift-Fiona-Valpy-ebook/dp/B07P2VZ6ZL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+dressmakers+gift&qid=1602202768&sr=8-1
​(Three women become friends as they join the French resistance & begin sewing at the same academy in Paris. Claire, who is the great-grandma of the main character, goes on a journey to learn where her loyalties lie, & once she decides, she doesn't go back, even when it lands her in a concentration camp, where most prisoners usually die.)

7. The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by: Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows (WWII)
www.amazon.com/Guernsey-Literary-Potato-Peel-Society/dp/0385341008/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VOSDFTKVP8G3&dchild=1&keywords=the+guernsey+literary+and+potato+peel+pie+society&qid=1602202838&sprefix=the+guernse%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-1
(The story centers around Juliet, an author, & letters she sends to her publicist & to some new acquaintances, who become friends, on Guernsey, a tiny island far from Juliet's home.) 

8.All the Light We Cannot See by: Anthony Doerr (WWII)
www.amazon.com/All-Light-We-Cannot-See/dp/1501173219/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TIK4FLNFWKIY&dchild=1&keywords=all+the+light+we+cannot+see&qid=1602202967&sprefix=all+the+light+we+cannot+see+a+novel%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1
(Marie-Laurie, a blind girl in France, & Werner, a German boy conscripted to become part of Hitler's youth, are who we learn the story of World War II from. Their paths collide after Marie flees with her father to go stay with her great uncle who lives alone by the sea.)

9. Prelude to Glory (series) by: Ron Carter (Revolutionary War)
Our Sacred Honor
www.amazon.com/All-Light-We-Cannot-See/dp/1501173219/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TIK4FLNFWKIY&dchild=1&keywords=all+the+light+we+cannot+see&qid=1602202967&sprefix=all+the+light+we+cannot+see+a+novel%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1


10. Free Men & Dreamers by: L.C. Lewis (Revolutionary War)
Dark Sky at Dawn
www.amazon.com/Free-Men-Dreamers-Dark-Dawn-ebook/dp/B005T100VY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dark+sky+at+dawn&qid=1602203162&sr=8-1
​(It's after the Constitution has been signed, & Washington, Franklin & Hamilton have all died-- it is a perilous time for America. The story follows Jed & Hannah as they seek the real version of liberty.)


11. Til the Boys Come Home By: Jerry Borrowman (Series that takes place through WWI & WWII) 
www.amazon.com/Til-Boys-Come-Home-World/dp/1591567475/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jerry+borrowman+series&qid=1602221247&sr=8-1

12. The Scarlet Letter   by: Nathaniel Hawthorne  (Puritan society in 17th century Salem) 
www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Letter-Nathaniel-Hawthorne/dp/1708293469/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=the+scarlet+letter&qid=1602221039&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOUdIVlZaNUg4TlZZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTg5MzgzNVlXNjRGNEc3V1EzJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MDM1NTVDSDFCS1FSUEhWSzImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl 
(Hester Prynne is forced to wear the scarlet "A" of adultery as she leaves the town prison with her daughter Pearl.  The man who has committed adultery is letting her take the heat for both of them & she is publicly scorned & shamed for having a daughter out of wedlock.)