If you are looking for a Bible that your child will truly enjoy reading, this is it! Set up using a graphic novel format and featuring beautiful illustrations, this Bible has been a real winner in developing a desire to read the Bible daily for our daughter.
It happens to be my birthday today…In honor of the occasion, I wanted to feature one of my favorite books!
The Dot is perhaps my favorite picture book of all time. The Dot introduces us to Vashti a little girl who is not very eager about art class. Her art teacher encourages her to “make her mark”. With gentle guidance from her teacher, Vashti’s natural abilities as an artist as well as a teacher develop. Ultimately, the simple text and accessible pictures pull the reader into Vashti’s story. The profound impact of the words and actions of a teacher are highlighted and the power of enthusiasm and encouragement are reinforced.
This book started as a blog post and received such a positive response that it has been expanded into book form. It should be a must read for all tween/teen girls. Kampakis provides so much good information. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter are outstanding. This text would be terrific for a mother/daughter book study.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
It was another fun year of reading! Here are Once Upon a Storyville’s top ten reads of 2014:
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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.
Another “bonus” post this week ~ Lots of books arriving from publishers that need to be reviewed!
It Will Be Okay: Trusting God Through Fear and Change is a terrific book. The friendship that develops between little seed and little fox is a sweet one. Their adventures together ultimately help them realize that although things around them may change – God is always there.
For little ones who tend to be anxious and worry, this book is a must have!
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
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.
Mary, Did You Know? is a picture book version of the popular Christmas song with the same name. The illustrations are stunning, and the scriptural references on each page along with song lyrics are a thought provoking combination. This is a new favorite for our family!
Throughout the month of December, I will be re-sharing some of our family’s favorite Christmas books that have previously been featured on the blog.
Today I am happy to re-introduce Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh.
Olive, the Other Reindeer is a delight. Olive is really a dog, but she becomes confused while listening to Christmas music as she is wrapping presents. Rather than hearing about: “…all of the other reindeer…”, Olive hears her own version of the lyrics: “Olive, the other reindeer…”. Although she was certain she was a dog, Olive doesn’t want to disappoint Santa, and she immediately heads to the North Pole. Before long, it is clear that Santa really does need the special skills that only Olive can provide.
We have a nature girl. She loves all things outdoors. This great little book includes activities, recipes, and science experiments that any nature girl would delight in exploring. This book is written as a guide for girls to help care for God’s creations. It is very well done and would make a terrific Christmas gift!
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.