Pumpkin Cat is a sweet story that features a ginger cat who finds safety at the library. Although the library is safe and warm and children come to visit during the day, it still doesn’t feel like home to the ginger cat. The unexpected arrival of Halloween Cat, a baby kitten left in a basket at the library, gives ginger cat the new role of mother to the kitten and a true sense of being home.
School begins this week for our daughter, and this book has a perfect message for the start of a new school year!
Our family’s all time favorite children’s book author is Peter H. Reynolds! His newest book is a treasure. The Word Collector reminds young and old readers alike of the power of words and encourages using your own words to make a difference in the world. This one is a winner!
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.
The Flowering Cross
Happy Valentine’s Day! Although this is 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.
This post originally appeared November 2013.
Saying Grace: A Prayer of Thanksgiving is a sweet book that describes life as an early settler. The story itself features a little girl named Grace who struggles to remember her spelling word for school – bounty. The reader is soon introduced to the world of hardship as well as blessings that colonists encountered. Saying Grace: A Prayer of Thanksgiving features beautiful illustrations and is a wonderful Thanksgiving book.
It is really easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas and completely lose focus on why we actually celebrate Christmas. Total Christmas Makeover is a great way to refocus yourself and your family. This seasonal devotional is terrific. I particularly liked the questions for reflection at the end of each devotion as well as the practical approach suggestions which provide activity ideas for families.
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.
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin is one of my favorite Halloween books! It is a delightful Halloween story which reminds readers that being different is not only ok…It can be a true blessing. This is a great read-aloud book that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of ages.
This post is a flash from the past. It was originally published in 2011.
The Kissing Hand is an old favorite to read at the start of the school year. Little Chester Raccoon is hesitant to leave his mother’s side and go to school. She assures him that he will love school once he is busy playing with new toys, new books, and new friends. She also shares a special secret that has been in their family for years – the kissing hand. The kissing hand allows a little love from home to be with Chester at all times and gives him the confidence he needs to tackle his first day of school. Quite simply a heartwarming story that provides true comfort to little ones and perhaps a few Mommies and Daddies too
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.
This is my favorite Valentine’s Day book in our collection. Little Mouse has a very big valentine that he wants to share, but none of his friends are interested because it is just too big. As he ponders how to solve his dilemma, Little Mouse makes a new friend and together they come up with a solution that allows everyone to enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat.