Category Archives: 2-5 Years Old

The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible – Doris Wynbeek Rikkers

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This beautifully illustrated children’s Bible story book includes both old and new testament stories.  Each story begins with a Bible reference for where the story in full can be found as well as a well selected Bible verse for memorization.  The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible is a lovely volume that would make a terrific gift for preschool and early elementary aged children.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Zonderkidz, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

God’s Spirit is living among God’s people.
He always was, always is, and always will be.
These are the stories that tell about him and what he does.

The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible, written by Doris Rikkers and illustrated by Fernando Juarez, presents over 40 Bible stories from the old and new testaments that show how God’s Spirit has been with his people from the beginning of time. Keep reading to learn more about this new release from ZonderKidz!
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The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible Book Cover The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible
Doris Wynbeek Rikkers
Juvenile Nonfiction
September 4, 2018
312

Elmore – Holly Hobbie

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Elmore is a kind porcupine who really wants to have friends.  Feeling lonely and sad, he sets out to find a way to connect with the other forest animals that are wary of all his quills.  This sweet tale is a heartwarming story for young and old alike.

Elmore Book Cover Elmore
Holly Hobbie
Juvenile Fiction
Random House Books for Young Readers
2018
40

Florette – Anna Walker

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Florette tells the sweet story of a little girl named Mae who moves to the city and desperately misses the garden that she had to leave behind at her old home.  Mae attempts to recreate her garden in a variety of creative ways including chalk and boxes.  Ultimately, she discovers a store that appears to house a leafy forest.  A sprout peaking out of a crevice of the store front becomes the beginning of Mae’s new garden.  Her garden positively impacts the whole neighborhood.  This beautiful book is a perfect gift for a nature loving child.

 

Florette Book Cover Florette
Anna Walker
JUVENILE FICTION
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
2018-02
40

Teeny Tiny Toady – Jill Esbaum

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Teeny Tiny Toady tells the story of a family of toads attempting to rescue their mother who has ended up in a bucket.  After many attempts have been made by her big, strong brothers, petite little toady uses her smarts to save their Mom.  This sweet tale is filled with valuable lessons and makes for a great read-a-loud.

Teeny Tiny Toady Book Cover Teeny Tiny Toady
Jill Esbaum
Juvenile Fiction
Sterling Children's Books
March 1, 2016
32

May I Come In? – Marsha Diane Arnold

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May I Come In? is a wonderful story that highlights the impact and  importance of kindness.  Set during a thunderstorm in the forest, the concerns the animals have during the storm will resonate with primary aged learners.  This one is a winner!

May I Come In? Book Cover May I Come In?
Marsha Diane Arnold
Juvenile Fiction
2018
32

Look Out!  It’s a Dragon! – Jonny Lambert

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Sweet, kind Sapphire the Dragon finds it difficult to make friends at first, but soon the animals discover that her dragon-nature is not what they originally expected.  This lovely story is beautifully illustrated and would make a terrific read-a-loud for young learners as well as more experienced ones.

Look Out! It's a Dragon! Book Cover Look Out! It's a Dragon!
Jonny Lambert
Juvenile Fiction
2018-03
32

Love – Matt De La Pena

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Love provides a reflective tale of the different ways love manifests itself throughout our lives through our relationships and experiences.  This is a beautifully illustrated book and has tremendous depth beyond a traditional read-aloud picture book.  Although this book can certainly be enjoyed by young readers, readers with more life experience will find even more to appreciate.

Love Book Cover Love
Matt De la Peña
Juvenile Fiction
Penguin
2018
40

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors – Drew Daywalt

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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors provides a humorous look at the origins of the Rock Paper Scissors game.  The illustrations in this book are tremendous and truly enhance the text.  This book is perfect for a fun read-aloud.

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Book Cover The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
Drew Daywalt
Juvenile Fiction
Balzer + Bray
April 4, 2017
48

The Not-So Scary Snorklum – Paul Bright

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A fun story that provides an unexpected twist.  The Scary Snorklum is really not as scary as he seems.  His transformation when day becomes night surprises the mole, rabbit, and badger who believed that they might be the Snorklum’s dinner.

The Not-so-scary Snorklum Book Cover The Not-so-scary Snorklum
Paul Bright, Jane Chapman,
Juvenile Fiction
January 1, 2011
32

Love Monster and the Scary Something – Rachel Bright

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Love Monster books are always a treat, and the most recent edition to the collection is no exception.  Love Monster and the Scary Something tackles the subject of being brave enough to face what you are afraid of no matter what it might be.  In Love Monster’s case, he is afraid of the sounds during the night when he has a hard time falling asleep.  Love Monster ultimately finds out that the night sounds are really nothing to be sacred of after all.

Love Monster and the Scary Something Book Cover Love Monster and the Scary Something
Rachel Bright
Juvenile Fiction
Macmillan
August 9, 2016
32

It's way past bedtime o'clock in Cutesville . . . . but somebody can't sleep. The harder he tries to nod off, the more wide awake Love Monster is, and the later and darker and spookier it gets. When he hears a rustle rustle, then a creeeak, scuffle-shuffle BUMP, he's just sure there's a hungry, scary something on its way to get him. So Love Monster musters up his courage . . . . and discovers that the something scary isn't so scary after all. It's just his friend coming to pay Love Monster a visit. Turns out Love Monster's pal couldn't sleep, either.