Welcome to Living Books Press
We are dedicated to Charlotte Mason’s original vision that sees the child as a person, education as a sacred trust to form the child and the home as holy ground for learning.
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Living Books Library
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Literature, biographies, and histories—written by authors who spark imagination and convey ideas rather than dry facts. -
A Charlotte Mason Education
Explore HereIf you are new to Charlotte Mason's life-giving, joyful education, we have many helpful resources to help you get started.
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Teaching Guides & Curriculum
Explore HereOur award-winning, K-8 curriculum for homeschooling families developed with Charlotte Mason's principles in an easy to use format.
Featured Book of the Month
20% off for the month of April--Print or Digital
Nature Poems is a collection of ninety classic poems that invite children—and adults —into a friendship with the natural world. Perfect for Nature Study.
Drawn from the works of literary greats such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Blake, Christina Rossetti, John Keats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and W.B. Yeats,
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What Does the 90% Rule Look Like in My Homeschool?
A simple way to shape your homeschool day so learning flourishes.
What Does the 90% Rule Look Like in My Homeschool?
A simple way to shape your homeschool day so learning flourishes.
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The 90% Rule in Homeschooling
Enjoy the Audio Version Many homeschool mothers feel they must finish every page of a curriculum. But what if the essential work of learning happens long before the final lesson...
The 90% Rule in Homeschooling
Enjoy the Audio Version Many homeschool mothers feel they must finish every page of a curriculum. But what if the essential work of learning happens long before the final lesson...
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How an Idea Comes Alive in a Child's Mind
One afternoon I watched my daughter build a spear like the one Karana fashioned in Island of the Blue Dolphins. Nothing had been assigned — the story itself had stirred...
How an Idea Comes Alive in a Child's Mind
One afternoon I watched my daughter build a spear like the one Karana fashioned in Island of the Blue Dolphins. Nothing had been assigned — the story itself had stirred...
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Living Books
Explore Living BooksClassic stories and guides that bring learning to life through conversation and narration. Discover living books that spark curiosity and guide your child toward thoughtful expression.
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Nature Study
Explore Nature StudyBooks and simple, doable guides for learning in nature—observe, record, and delight in God’s creation.
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Writing, Narration & Reading
Explore Writing, Narration & ReadingBring narration, picture study, composer study, Shakespeare, science and history to your homeschool through living books.
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Well-Ordered Year
Explore Well-Ordered YearPlanners, guides, and resources to help you shape a homeschool year that flows in rhythm, peace, and purpose. Includes practical tools for scheduling, reflection, and using our Living Books Curriculum.
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Faith & Family
Explore Faith & FamilyCelebrate faith, family, and nature with devotionals, outdoor activities, and creative studies that nurture joy, gratitude, and love of the Creator through His creation.
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Short Courses
Explore Short CoursesPractical courses that guide you step by step—from homeschooling foundations to subject mastery—all rooted in Charlotte Mason’s living education.
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About Us
Living Books Press helps homeschooling families find wisdom and wonder through living books, nature study, and purposeful learning inspired by Charlotte Mason.
“Books, living books, are the chief instruments of education.”
— Charlotte Mason, School Education