"The Big Book of Home Learning Books were essential in my homeschool planning. We have just started homeschooling our preschooler with an eclectic approach and find the resource and curriculum reviews invaluable and right on track. Thank You Mary Pride."
Amy Blevins - NY, US
"Just the information at the front of each section was worth its weight in gold. I have thought a book with the first section would be wonderful, leaving the reviews to the magazine or website. Blessings, Jube"
Jube - TX, US
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Shannon Hawkyard - CA, US
"We first got turned on to homeschooling when a friend shared with us two books by Mary Pride. This was twelve years ago. We have purchased two sets of the Big Books over the years. We now have 4 kids and are planning on homeschooling them all."
Mary Petzold - IL, US
"Mary's Big Books are what have kept us going through the past 9 years of homeschooling. I studied the reviews until I could find programs that matched my students' needs, then ordered with confidence. Result: success!"
Carolyn Morrison - IA, US
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Janis Eisele - OR, US
"The Big Book volume 1 was such a blessing ....I had to get my pen and notebook and take notes! It covers everything you need to know to begin strongly and confidently!!!!!"
Jen Lewis - ohio, US
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Melissa Kent - AL, US
"The Big Book for primary and elementary grades was a revelation to me--I didn't believe until I was actually reading it that there could be such a useful, helpful, comprehensive guide to the materials out there. Thanks, Mary!"
Rachel Boylan - NJ, US
"Dear Mary, Your books are my reference books for all of my curricula. You helped me truly believe that God was leading me to homeschool my girls. All of my volumes are dog-eared and need to be replaced. Shari"
Shari Tatosian - IL, US
"THANK YOU! I read the first 10 chapters in 2 days...this was exactly what I needed to help me make the final decision to home school. I've been searching for 'the basics' about beginning and here they are. THANK YOU!"
Beth Hilbert - VA, US
"Dear Mary, The information and opinions of yourself and your many experienced and learned contributors has enabled us to successfully homeschool our four youngest children and are now finishing our sixth year."
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"My Big Book, Volume 3, is dog-eared and full of notes as I combed it for advice and wisdom when choosing my children's curriculum. I have recommended it to others and let them borrow it as well, but one needs their own. Thanks!"
Shantay Long - AL, US
"The Big Book of Home Learning has helped me sift through the absolutely overwhelming amount of curricula there is out there. No big wastes of money. I trust Mary's reviews of products for the best choices for my five children. Thanks Mary!"
Sandra Sweet - NJ, US
"I just recently bought the first volume. I like how Mary gives her very "own" and REAL practical advices! For beginners: this is just THE book you should get."
Carmen - Germany
"These books are indispensable for homeschoolers. When I found them ten years ago I read them straight through! What a service Ms. Pride has done for the homeschool community! A thoughtfully written guide that is pertinent to newbies and veterans alike!"
Jeaneene Nooney - MI, US
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Deaun Talbott - TX, US
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Tammy Tung - Mo, US
"The Big Books are my first recommendation to newbies and veterans alike. I recently used them to find the "perfect" math curriculum for my son, something I wouldn't have even heard of with these books. Thank you for this invaluable resource."
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Robin Brown - OH, US
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