Outside in is a very special book that reminds readers that very little separates us from the outside. It is a fantastic celebration of the beauty and wonder of the outdoors. Magnificent illustrations enhance the beautiful, rhythmic text. This one is a new favorite!
We loved A Place for Pluto! This highly engaging book details Pluto’s shock and dismay when he is stripped of his planet status and his subsequent attempts to find where he might fit within the universe. Scientifically sound, funny, and encouraging, A Place for Pluto is a winner.
Blaze of Light is quite outside of the types of books I usually read, but I am so glad I read it. This amazing true story is incredibly powerful and inspiring. Gary Beikirch is truly an American hero both on the battlefield and in life.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
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Written from a Christian worldview, A Practical Guide to Culture is a phenomenal resource for parents, teachers, and others who work with students. This well-organized, easy to read text is filled with valuable information. It would make a great selection for a Christian book study. Each chapter ends with recommended actions steps as well as discussion questions.
Sometimes You Fly is another great book option for a graduation gift. The text takes one through the journey of growing up highlighting milestones and accomplishments of childhood. The illustrations in this book truly delight. This one is a favorite!
Celebrate You would be a great graduation gift. It is filled with charming pictures that highlight the ups and downs experienced to reach a myriad of important milestones. This one is a winner!
Comparison Girl provides a guide for a seven week Bible Study focusing on resisting comparison and judgment. The conversational tone of the text coupled with the easy to navigate lessons make this text a great guide for individual or small group study.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Kregel Publications, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
The Hiding Place is an amazing book that chronicles the ten Boom Family’s work with the underground saving Jewish families from the Nazis during World War II by hiding them in their home. Ultimately, the family is arrested and the second half of the book shares daughter Corrie’s experiences in confinement including her time in concentration camps. She recounts how she survived and shares a powerful message of courage, faith, and hope.
David Litchfield’s follow up to The Bear and the Piano is a winner. Once again using music, beautiful illustration, and themes of depth, Litchfield captivates the reader on a musical journey focused on the power of friendship. This is a terrific read aloud for all ages.
This review was originally posted on April 1, 2015,
Reading this book has become a special Easter tradition for our family.
The Flowering Cross was a very quick favorite for our daughter. It is a touching Easter story which focuses on the transformational power of God’s love.
Katie is a six year old little girl who truly loves God. She displays her unconditional love and kindness to her neighbor Jack who is known throughout the neighborhood for being “mean”. Soon her kindness not only brings out kindness and gentleness in Jack but also a willingness to accept God’s love.
The illustrations in this book are amazing. They bring the story to life with the use of vivid color and detail. They truly enhance the story for the reader.
Bible verses as well as faith imprints which include discussion starters are found throughout the book and provide a terrific addition to the story. Additionally, directions on how to create a flowering cross are also included at the end of the story. This was particularly appreciated by this reader since our daughter has become keenly interested in the idea of our family making a flowering cross!
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.