The Very Cranky Bear is a silly story about four animal friends who attempt to take shelter in a cave during a storm. They quickly discover a bear who wants a quiet place to sleep is already in the cave. The antics of the friends to help the bear are loving as well as funny. Between giggles there is a wonderful lesson shared in this beautifully illustrated story.
My Mouth is a Volcano is an entertaining tale that helps teach an important lesson. Louis is the protagonist of the story, and any time an idea pops into his head, he can’t wait to share it. He erupts with his insights and interrupts just about everyone. Ultimately, Louis learns how it feels to be the one interrupted and how he can control the volcano that is his mouth.
Although The Good Egg can be enjoyed by young learners as a fun picture book, it is a clever book with a deeper message that would be great to use with older learners. Exhausted by trying to be good and influence the behavior of others, the protagonist (a good egg) learns life altering lessons in this engaging and funny tale that includes fantastic illustrations.
Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near the Heart of God provides a beautiful collection of prayers. It also details Lotz’s challenges with prayer and how she has grown in this spiritual discipline through writing out her prayers. This encouraging volume would make a lovely gift for yourself or for someone special.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
Looking forward to a wonderful Christmas Break…My next new review will be posted on Monday, January 11th.
This review was originally posted on December 19, 2011.
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 illustration to life.
Jesus Came for Me is a wonderful board book that shares the true reason for Christmas. Colorful illustrations enhance the text. This is a perfect early Christmas gift for a pre-school aged child.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinion.