Welcome to Morningtown is a sweet story celebrating waking up and getting going for the day. It features a myriad of different animals families that little ones are sure to enjoy. It is filled with delightful illustrations and an encouraging message.
In their search for perfection for their sandcastle creation, two friends work tirelessly making improvements. Ultimately, they learn that perfection is all a matter of perspective. It Is (Not) Perfect is cleverly written and beautifully illustrated. A great book for young learners as well as those with a bit more life experience.
With summer vacation quickly approaching, I wanted to revisit this favorite. This review was originally posted on August 19, 2016.
Can I Tell You a Secret is a precious book that features a little frog with a big secret – He is scared of the water and cannot swim! This would be a problem for anyone to be sure, but it is a huge problem for a frog. Ultimately, Monty the frog learns that conquering your fears is a lot easier when you have the help of a friend. Can I Tell You a Secret is a darling book that would make a terrific read-aloud.
The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots is a wonderful story that follows a young giraffe searching for a place to fit in and be accepted. Ultimately, the giraffe learns that being yourself is always the best option. This delightful tale is filled with a colorful, fun illustrations. It would be a terrific read-aloud option.
This review was originally posted on January 18, 2010
Personally, I had no idea that the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Bloom County and Opus wrote children’s books. This one was given to me for my first Mother’s Day. It is a delightful celebration of the special love between parent and child. A little boy who does not fully appreciate his mother is soon provided a lesson of the power of her love like no other when martian raiders with big nets come to capture some greatly needed mothers.
The text is well written and engaging for young readers as well as those with more life experience. The illustrations truly are show stoppers. You will find that you want to linger as long as possible to study each illustration. The use of vibrant color is lovely and humorous details both large and small will delight and have you finding things you didn’t see before again and again.
Mars Needs Moms! is a very special book and worthy of sharing with a Mom you know…
This book is a winner. It focuses on the importance of grit, hard work, being kind, and having fun while dealing with the ups and downs of life. Although a board book targeted to little ones, it includes wisdom for all ages.
Jesus Saves is a delightful board book that shares the gospel message in an age appropriate way. Simple text coupled with the colorful, engaging illustrations make this book a great read-a-loud. The final two pages of the book provide biblical support and suggestions regarding how to share the gospel message.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
God Made Me in His Image is another title in the God Made Me Series. This book presents God as our creator, and shares insight into God’s loving design in the creation of each of our bodies. Each book in this series includes a section filled with biblical guidance for parents and offers additional information and resources which aid in discussion with your child in relationship to the topic addressed in the text.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
This post was originally published on April 19, 2010.
Peter H. Reynolds is one of my all time favorite authors. His books always appear simple but supply BIG messages. Rose’s Garden takes the reader on a fantastical journey around the world with Rose and her vehicle of choice – a magical teapot. While on her travels, Rose gathers seed from each locale. She finally finds a special patch of land that needs a bit of color, but before she can begin the transformation process with the help of her seed collection, some hungry birds eat all but a few of her seeds. Determined to see her plan through, she plants her remaining seeds. Ultimately, her seeds coupled with some extra special flowers presented to Rose by the neighborhood children turn the barren patch of land into a beautiful garden. Rose’s Garden is a very sweet story that highlights the powers of faith and determination.
Kindness Rules is a great little manners book. It is perfectly suited for toddlers and pre-school aged children. Filled with engaging illustrations and delightful rhymes, this one is a winner.