Silly Wonderful You lovingly presents all of the changes that come with the arrival of a child in a sweet and loving way. Darling pictures that have a bit of a vintage feel enhance the text. This one would make a lovely baby shower gift.
Today our daughter is providing her first official review to the blog.
Miracle in Music City is part of the Faithgirlz series. It provides a good lesson about the importance of being brave and taking risks. I really enjoyed it. It was an awesome book!
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.
Woodpecker Wants a Waffle is a fun book featuring a savvy woodpecker who uses his creativity in order to get a highly desired waffle. Colorful art work enhances the text of this enjoyable read-aloud.
Dodgers is an unforgettable thriller. The book details the life of a young gang member
named East, who is traveling across the country, in order to kill a key witness. Ultimately, the trip across the country provides an opportunity for East to see the world beyond East Los Angeles, and the time to think about what type of man he really wants to be.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House, Inc., no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
I Need My Monster is a great new read-aloud. This one turns fear of a monster being under one’s bed upside down. Ethan actually finds having his very own monster under his bed reassuring. When Gabe the Monster goes fishing for a week, poor Ethan has to suffer thru a variety of substitute monsters. Sadly, none of them are quite right. This one is a fun read!
Bible Stories: In the Beginning includes movie adaptations of the lives of four different Bible characters – Abraham, Moses, Jacob, and Joseph. These movies have been restored and remastered, but they still clearly feel like they were produced in a different time. That being said, the stories are faithfully presented and feature a number of notable actors. Although the video is rated “family approved” by the Dove Foundation, I would caution parents to preview the video first. The treatment of animals is a particular concern. The images are realistic for the time period, and I believe young viewers could easily be disturbed by them.
While this complimentary video was provided for review by FishFlix, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
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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.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is a classic tale of incredible adventure on the high seas which features a dynamic heroine. It is a standout in the genre of historical fiction for tween and teen readers, and a story one will long remember. This one is definitely worth adding to your summer reading list!
52 Creative Family Time Experiences: Fun Ways to Bring Faith Home is a great resource to use to enhance family time. Whether you use the activity ideas weekly, monthly, or during special celebrations, you will not be disappointed. The activities range from games and crafts to do together as a family to watching movies together followed up by a guided family discussion. Our family has enjoyed many of the activities and looks forward to doing more.
If you have a tween or teen who has a quiet temperament in your home, this is a must read! Cain does an outstanding job of not only explaining the differences between introverts and extroverts but how both types have tremendous gifts to contribute within friendships as well as groups. I especially liked how she provides chapters specifically focused on challenges tweens and teens deal with in the classroom and in social situations. This one is truly a winner!