Way Back Wednesday – Birthday Fun!

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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.

10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know – Kari Kampakis

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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.

Top Ten Reads of 2014!

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It was another fun year of reading!  Here are Once Upon a Storyville’s top ten reads of 2014:

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Discipleship: Living for Christ in the Daily Grind – J. Heinrich Arnold

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Discipleship: Living for Christ in the Daily Grind is an interesting reference book.   The text is divided into three categories – The Disciple, The Church, and The Kingdom of God with a variety of entries for each category.  Scripture begins each section followed by commentary.  This text is really meant to be used as a a tool for deeper Biblical study.

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 – Christmas Style #4

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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.

Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old

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Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old is an enjoyable collection of engaging short stories.  The volume includes twenty tales.  Some are well know and other are not, but all those included are well written and uplifting.  This is collection would make a lovely 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.

It Will Be Okay: Trusting God Through Fear and Change – Lysa Terkeurst

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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.