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Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women – Lindsay A. Franklin

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Adored is a lovely devotional.  Each daily passage begins with scripture and then includes a few paragraphs which cover applying that verse within your life.  There are also a few lines provided for notes at the end of each section.  If you have a tween or teen girl on your Christmas list, this devotional would make a perfect gift.

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

Adored Book Cover Adored
Zondervan
Young Adult Nonfiction
October 3, 2017
384

A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star – J.A.Myhre

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A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star is the third book in the Rwendigo Series.  This African adventure story which features a boy, his sister, and an orphaned gorilla is filled with action.  It also includes many current concerns that face Africa including AIDS, malnutrition, and environmental concerns.  This series is written for upper elementary and middle school aged children, but is worthy of being partner read with a parent in order to discuss all the material presented in the text. 

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

A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star Book Cover A Forest, a Flood, and an Unlikely Star
J. A. Myhre
Juvenile Fiction
Rwendigo Tales
September 18, 2017
144

Hello Stars (Faithgirlz/Lena in the Spotlight) – Alena Pitts and Wynter Pitts

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Our daughter always enjoys the Faithgirlz books! They are a quick, easy, fun read.  As a parent I love that these books do not include any content of concern, and they encourage behavior that displays kindness to others.

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

Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart – Glenys Nellist

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Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart features eighteen Bible stories – Nine from the Old Testament and nine from the New Testament that share the contributions of female Bible characters.  Each two page spread is beautifully illustrated and includes a featured Bible verse as well as a pop-up love letter from God.  Each love letter provides a personalized message for the reader in letter form that shares God’s love.  This sweet book is a wonderfully encouraging Bible story collection.

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

Way Back Wednesday ~ Our Favorite Easter Book

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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.

Light Up New York (Faithgirlz/Glimmer Girls) – Natalie Grant

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Light Up New York is the fourth and final book in Faithgirlz’ Glimmer Girl Series.  Our daughter has enjoyed all of them! They are a quick, easy, fun read.  As a parent I love that these books do not include any content of concern, and they encourage behavior that displays kindness to others. 

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. 

Way Back Wednesday ~ The Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis

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This post was originally published on July 16, 2016.  Our daughter received the boxed set of this edition of The Chronicles of Narnia for Christmas, and she has been delighting in re-reading the series on her own.

The Chronicles of Narnia is an amazing fantasy series with strong Biblical themes.  It can be enjoyed by children as well as adults.  Our daughter has been reading thru the series with Dad at bedtime and loves it.  I highly recommend partner reading these book aloud with your child and discussing them.  There is a lot to take in for the reader on every page.  This particular edition of the series includes beautiful illustrations and would make a terrific gift.

Whatever is Lovely: A 90-Day Devotional Journal (Faithgirlz) – Allia Zobel Nolan

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Faithgirlz materials are very popular with our daughter.  This devotional is no exception.  It is written for tween girls and uses Philippians 4:8 as a foundation for discussion of a wide range of topics important to tween young ladies.  Each devotional begins with a scripture passage and a brief reading that relates to the scripture and then includes a “food for thought” tidbit as well as “second thoughts” suggestions for applying the ideas covered in the passage.  Also included is a “divine thoughts” section which provides a prayer and finally, a “your thoughts” section where one can share her own insights.  This one is a winner!

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

Wayback Wednesday – Christmas Favorite

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A Magical Christmas is a lovely story written in rhyme.  Little Mouse wants to know what exactly is the magic of Christmas.  In order to find the answer he goes and asks each member of his family, but each family member has a different answer.  Finally on Christmas Day Mommy Mouse shares with Little Mouse that all the answers were correct because…”The magic is love, Little Mouse.”

The illustrations in this book are particularly noteworthy.  They are simply beautiful.  Each page includes sections that are gently enhanced with glitter which truly bring the illustrations to life.

Wayback Wednesday – Christmas Favorite

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God Gave Us Christmas begins with Little Cub asking his Mama about who “invented” Christmas.  The Little Cub wonders if it might be Santa.  Mama Bear explains that God invented Christmas and ultimately takes a journey with Little Cub in order to let him see that God is everywhere and how He gave us Christmas.

I really appreciate how this book directly addresses why we celebrate Christmas but also includes an explanation about Santa:

“Did God give us Santa?”

“Santa Claus reminds us about many good things like generosity and care.  But it is God and Jesus that we celebrate most come Christmas.”

God Gave Us Christmas is a sweet and wonderful Christmas book which includes beautiful illustrations.