Baby, Baby by Diane Stortz A Review

ABOUT BABY, BABY
A sweet, colorful board book that appeals to a baby's interest in looking at other babies
Babies enjoy books, looking at other babies, and their own flowering abilities. This short rhyming poem combines all three in a sweet and happy way, while introducing babies to God's love for them. The simple words are paired with colorful images of babies engaging in familiar activities, allowing the book to be used as an introductory concept book as well. And it ends with a reminder that Baby is always loved by God.

Board book: 20 pages
Publisher: Worth'; Brdbk edition (September 6, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0824919882
ISBN-13: 978-0824919887
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.6 x 6.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Diane Stortz is an author, editor, mother, and grandmother. Her professional achievements include creating Sunday school curriculum and working as an acquiring editor and editorial director at Standard Publishing. Diane has published more than a dozen books, including two titles for women, but her heart belongs to children's books. Diane says that more than anything else, she hopes to make God's wonders known to the next generation.

MY REVIEW
  Baby, Baby by Diane Stortz is just an amazing book. It has short poems that rhyme. The pages tell what a baby can do, how God loves them and has a delightful mirror in the back. We know all babies love to look at themselves.
  Each page has the most precious, colorful pictures on them. Any baby would smile and enjoy looking at these sweet babies.
  One reason I like this book is because it talks about God and how He loves babies.
  Highly recommended. Excellent book for mothers, grandmothers or friends to give to their favorite babies.

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God Gave Us Thankful Hearts by Lisa Tawn Bergren A Review

ABOUT GOD GAVE US THANKFUL HEARTS

Adventurous Lil Pup is bummed that hibernating season will soon be coming to the Great North Woods. Why should so many of his friends have to go in for the winter and leave Lil Pup without pals? Mama reminds her little wolf that not all animals hibernate, and how he can be grateful for the beautiful autumn season – for jumping in leaf piles, eating apple treats, and celebrating the wonders of fall with his forest friends.  And she points out…

“I think the trick to having a thankful heart is thinking about the things that make us happy, rather than the things that don’t.”

As Mama and Lil Pup explore, she reminds him that God is the giver of all good things. Lil Pup learns that even when something fun comes to an end; his heart can be thankful when he sets his mind on the best things in his life.

Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: WaterBrook (August 23, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 160142874X
ISBN-13: 978-1601428745
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.3 x 8.8 inches

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LISA TAWN BERGREN is the best-selling author of nearly forty books, including God Gave Us You and the beloved God Gave Us children's series. Her creativity and love of writing spans many genres, from children's book and devotionals to adult fiction. She and her husband, Tim, reside in Colorado with their three children.

DAVID HOHN is an award-winning illustrator whose art has graced many popular children's books, including God Gave Us Christmas. He graduated with honors from the Maryland Institute College of Art and is finishing an MFA in Illustration program from the University of Hartford. David lives in Portland, Oregon with his family.

MY REVIEW
  This is such a delightful book. I really love it and so will your children and grandchildren.
Little Pup was sad because summer was gone and things were dieing. He didn’t like winter when his friends would be hibernating, the leaves were changing colors.
  Mama explained to him that “The trick to having a thankful heart, is thinking about the things that make us happy, rather than the things that don’t.”


   They talk about harvesting, cozy houses, corn mazes and fishing.
  Little Pup comes to understand that you can be thankful for everything if you look at the good around you.
  Enjoyable book and I highly recommend it.

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A Royal Easter Story Review

ABOUT A ROYAL EASTER STORY
It is the most spectacular spring in history. The princesses—Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope are busy with preparations for the annual Easter celebration and the castle is alive with activity.

Into the kingdom ride five new friends, young knights, who are as spirited as the princesses. In the new Princess Parables title, A Royal Easter Story, a challenge is presented and the boys and girls decide to race to the neighboring village where the annual Easter celebration and feast will be held. Along the way, the princesses must weather a scary storm and rescue another new friend. But in the end the lesson is clear … trust in the Lord and his love and you can overcome any obstacle.


Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Series: The Princess Parables
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Zonderkidz (January 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310748704
ISBN-13: 978-0310748700
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.3 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeanna Stolle Young is a daughter of the king that lives in Southern California with her dashing husband, Bruce, her two sweet princesses, Danika and Emmalynn, and two daring princes, Christian and Kenton. God gave her the vision for this series that has caused her faith to grow through watching Him work. She has a passion for moms of princesses and knights training up the next generation for Christ.  She is a speaker and blogger at www.theprincessparables.com

This book is the 13th book in the Princess Parables Series.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jacqueline Kinney Johnson is a former tribal missionary to the Kuna Indians located on the Colombian border in Central America. The vision for The Princess Parable Series was born in these jungles. She is the wife of Pastor Ralph Johnson and the mother of two daughters and the grandmother of three princesses, Catherine, Alexandra Grace, and Megan Joy and four young knights, Zack, Payton, Maverick, and Christopher. She delights in stirring young hearts and imaginations with Godly character and the certainty of becoming a child of the King for eternity. Her passion is mentoring and equipping dedicated young women for life, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. She lives in a castle perched high on a hill above the Pacific Ocean in Southern California.


ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR 
Omar Aranda studied Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was born. Many top publishers and companies worldwide have commissioned him for projects including story artwork, comics, and character design. He started his career as an artistic painter but now devotes all of his time to illustrations for children's products.

MY REVIEW
   A Royal Easter Story by Jeanna Young and Jacqueline Johnson is a brilliant book. The colors and pictures are just fascinating.
   a group of five sisters that are planning to attend their kingdom’s Easter celebration. They encounter some troubles – weather, physical, and spiritual. They have to determine the best, thing to do to help a new friend.
  It shows how the princess’ have to make decisions and also praying for the Lord to help them. The prayer they prayed when in a bad storm was so sweet and just wonderful.
  Any child would love this for the fun, adventure, scary situations and the beautiful celebration of the Risen Lord.
  Very highly recommended. A beautiful gift for children, grandchildren or any child. Really a charming, inspiring gift.


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Precious Moments 5-Minute Bedtime Treasury A Review

ABOUT 5-MINUTE BEDTIME TREASURY
Create a Bedtime Tradition in Just 5 Minutes. Delight your little ones with these sweet Precious Moments® characters as you share beloved Bible stories and comforting bedtime scriptures with them. The five-minute format helps parents create a meaningful bedtime. With paraphrased stories from the International Children's Bible®, you'll nurture a love for God's Word. Take five minutes before bed to create a special connection with your precious child.

Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 13, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718043197
ISBN-13: 978-0718043193
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds

Since 1978, Precious Moments has grown into an evergreen brand recognized worldwide, with more than 12.5 million books and bibles sold through Thomas Nelson.

MY REVIEW
  Precious Moments 5-minute Bedtime Treasury is certainly a treasure book.  At the beginning of the book is a small family tree, a section about the child, a place for handprints and the child’s church record.
  There are over 40 Bible stories, from creation to when the Lord comes again. Such wonderful stories as Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Noah’s Ark, Joseph sold into slavery, Jesus’ birth and the Wise men, The empty Tomb and on and on. After each story is a Bible promise for your child.
  Many, many pictures of your favorite Precious Moments children which will become favorites of your child. The pictures are big and colorful.
  Just so special and sweet. Full of the most brilliant stories in the Bible and included are the wonderful Precious Moments children. What more can you want?
Highly recommended.

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Noah by Mark Ludy A Review and GIVEAWAY

ABOUT NOAH

Mark Ludy’s latest book will appeal to adults and children alike. Digging deeper than the Sunday school tale of cuddly animals on Noah’s ark, the story follows the biblical text and illumines Noah’s relationship with God, his wife, family, nature, and humanity. Ludy’s world-class artwork lets people see, as though for the first time, the beauty within this story - revealing a clearer picture of the nature and character of God and his relationship to humankind. It’s immersive and epic in scale and scope. The wordless format invites conversation and storytelling, key building blocks of literacy. And as with his previous books, Ludy’s signature mouse Squeakers appears hidden on every page.

Age Range: 2 - 18 years
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Plough Publishing House; Sew edition (October 24, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0874866391
ISBN-13: 978-0874866391
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark Ludy has written or illustrated several acclaimed children’s books including The Farmer, The Flower Man, The Grump, When I Was a Boy I Dreamed, When I Was a Girl I Dreamed, and Jugo the Youngest Tribesman. When he’s not immersed is his sketchbooks, you’ll find him in schools encouraging children and promoting the arts and literacy. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two young sons.

Mark’s website: http://www.markludy.com
Official NOAH website: http://www.plough.com/en/ebooks/n/noah

MY REVIEW

  Noah by Mark Ludy is a very, very good book. It is not your typical cute kids story book. It tells the way things were and has very vivid pictures. It is really mesmerizing.
 No words at all which makes it even more endearing. As you look at each picture you can talk to your child and tell them the story and then they will begin to tell the story also.
  I just love the pictures they really reach out and grab you and pull you into the story. Each page is a story in itself. Truly amazing. I highly recommend this book for you and your children.

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