Sam and the Sticky Situation is a silly story about whining and addresses the fact that there are much better ways to communicate. Bright colorful illustrations bring the story to life. The book includes a parent resource page which provides discussion questions for families.
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.
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.
Who is Jesus? is a beautifully illustrated family devotional book that would be perfect for the the Season of Lent. The promise of salvation that is woven throughout scripture is highlighted in each daily reading. Additionally, each reading is followed by a robust number of questions that are outstanding for family discussion as well as key scriptures from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. This one is a winner!
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.
Darkest Night Brightest Day is a beautiful family devotional. It is a perfect resource to use in preparation for Easter. This book is cleverly designed to include the final days of the life of Jesus and his crucifixion with the book oriented one way, and then the reader flips the book over to read about resurrection. This design reinforces the darkness that is transformed into ultimate hope.
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.
Although not specifically a Valentine’s book, this story is a sweet one!
Love Monster is such a cute character. I was excited to see that he is now featured in a number of books. Love Monster and the Last Chocolate is a very sweet story that focuses on the importance of being a good friend and the rewards of showing kindness to others. We loved this one!
This post was originally published on February 10, 2016.
Curiosity tells the story of the Mars Rover which traveled 350,000,000 miles to explore. The fact that this book is written from the point of view of the rover adds to the wonder and delight of the story. The book provides a lot of information which can be appreciated by young readers as well as adults. Additionally, beautiful illustrations enhance the text.
Flashlight Night is a gentle book that tackles concerns and fears related to God hearing our prayers. It is a wonderful, reassuring examination of prayer that is perfect for young and old alike. The beautiful, engaging illustrations enhance the text of this terrific book which is perfect for a read-aloud bedtime story.
Wonders of His Love is a great four week family devotional to prepare hearts and minds for Christmas. Each week features an image of Jesus from the book of Isaiah – Jesus the Light; Jesus the Branch; Jesus the Shepherd; Jesus the Savior; and on Christmas Day, Jesus the Bread. The book is filled with great stories, discussion questions, crafts, recipes, games, and even some family service project sessions. This one is a winner!
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.
In an attempt to make sure he is not the main course for Thanksgiving, turkey undertakes a hilarious series of disguise attempts. He ultimately finds the perfect disguise and has the best Thanksgiving ever. This fun picture book is a delight and would be a terrific read-aloud option.
Song of Middle C tells the tale of a first piano recital. After a great deal of practice, it is finally time to show off all that has been learned. The challenge of live performance quickly becomes apparent for the young musician, but her improvisation and grit save the day.