Happy Birthday

I don't know  how much parents  will like this book as  it might  drive  them crazy but I know children will love  pressing the  button over  and over again. I  gave  it to a little  two year old for his  birthday and he walks  around the  house  singing " happy birthday " in his own cute  voice.  As you can tell this book is  all about  the  wondrous things  called  a birthday.  I got it  early to preview  for you all. It  comes  out  at  the  end of  August  I think the  23rd. Two to five  year olds  will love  this  7  by 8 inch sturdy board  book. 16 pages  at a good reasonable price  $12.99.  look for  it on amazon.

Michelle  Adams  knows kids  well having  two her  self. The art  work is fun and done by Sandra  Rodriguz who uses  watercolor.

This book will be a treasured volume  to read  each birthday.

Board book

I was given an advance  copy of  this  book to read  for  which I am very thankful.  It blessed  some little ones  ages  2  and 4  , yesterday. This book comes out  August  9th. This is  a board  book well suited for little hands. They will love  the picture  and  the  rhyming  message. A very bright book full of  colorful pictures  to keep your little one  preoccupied  for  hours! This book has  a great  message  that  we are  all made in the  image  of  God. The author  could have done better by putting in some handy caped  children.  Jill has  done  a wonderful job  writing this  kids  book but  Amy has  captured the  child's  attention even more. This is  a  book both  parents  and children will applicate.

I thank first  look and  worthy publishing for  the book.

Fun kids book

Look Inside the Time of Jesus 
A Lift-the-Flap Discovery Book

By Lois Rock
Illustrated by Lorenzo Orlandi  

Part of the Lift-the-Flap Discover Book series, this letter-size hardbound of eight pages targets children three to seven years old.  Very fun! Learn about the life and times of Jesus while lifting flaps. Will make a great Christmas gift for my best friends little girl! Also would be a great Sunday book.The illustrations are cute and colorful, and the lift-the-flap appeal will draw young children to want to have this one read to them again and again. 

The book does take you on a journey revealing all kinds of fascinating details behind the flaps. Each flap tells a behind the scene story which will make it more fun for the kids.First let me start by saying that this is very good quality - a beautiful hard cover book with heavy board pages, perfect for small hands. It is also a nice big size.

Thanks to Kregel Publishing for furnishing this complimentary book in exchange for a review of the reader’s honest opinion.

Guess Who Noah's Boat

Who does not like a good children s book? My best friend has a little three year old ans a 1 year old who will be receiving this book and spending hours  having fun with it. That's how confidante I am that they will love this little book. It is a very sturdy board book that will stand up to little hands opening and closing the flaps many times!This book introduces the animals in Noah’s Ark, allowing children to guess which animal is hiding on each page.

This is very cute even though children do not learn  the true story of Noah and the flood. Nothing silly about it. With fun, rhyming text, each spread asks kids to guess which animal is heading toward the ark. The answer is revealed under the cleverly designed flap. With eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-understand text, Guess Who Noah'sBoat is sure to become a favorite.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Preparing for life

This is a very good read. I think all parents expecting their first child should read this! I know I am not even married but a lot of this information will be very valuable some day ( Lord willing). This is a couples book to be read together so that each can understand the other!Learn ways to strengthen your marriage relationship, set plans and expectations for parenthood, increase communication, and prepare for the new stage of your family life The author knows all about it as she is expecting baby number 3! More then just tips this is for everyone showing what will happen in the pregnancy stages. How to focus on God while things change in the body and emotions!


Check it out at :

http://ebooks-releases.com/expectant-parents-by-suzanne-hadley-gosselin Expectant ..

{MORE ABOUT SUZANNE HADLEY GOSSELIN}

Suzanne Hadley Gosselin is the former editor of “Clubhouse Jr.” magazine for Focus on the Family. She is now a regular contributor to “Thriving Family” magazine and Boundless.org, and the recipient of several Evangelical Press Association awards for her writing and editorial work. Gosselin writes children’s resources for David C Cook, Zondervan and Harvest House. She is also the author of “Faithgirlz Handbook: Let Your Light Shine Through” and is currently working on the “God’s Got an Answer for That” children’s devotional and activity books to be released in January 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and biblical theology from Multnomah University. Suzanne and her husband, Kevin, who is a children’s pastor, have three children and make their home in Colorado.

Find out more about Suzanne Hadley athttp://www.suzannegosselin.com.   http://myfaithradio.com/2014/drowning-parenting-horror-stories/

 Thanks for the book to review!

Cute Board book!

 As you research the candy cane you will discover that this is not the "real meaning for the candy cane. It is what  Christians have used to put Christ back into all  the traditions of Christmas!  Yet I still enjoyed the story!!

  With very beautiful pictures in, this sweet and heartwarming story unfolds in "The Legend of the Candy Cane." Every candy cane you see during the season of Christmas should remind you of Jesus Christ's reason for coming to Earth. Remember Jesus when it comes to Christmas, He truly is the reason for the season. This would be a wonderful addition to any Christmas library for children and adults alike. Will make a nice  gift, and will be read each season.

One dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town. Who is he? Why has he come? The townspeople wish he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader. But the children have the greatest wish of all, a deep, quiet, secret wish. Then a young girl named Lucy befriends the newcomer. When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town's dreams. Now will she share what she has learned? Warm, lavish illustrations by James Bernardin bring to life a timeless tale by Lori Walburg, a story that will help families celebrate the mystery and miracle of Christmas - for many Christmases to come.

Not your topical baby board book. It  felt like one of those special books to be read and treasured!

{Disclaimer: I received this book to free from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for an honest review on my blog; all thoughts and opinions herein are that of my own}

Prayers for kids!

The prayers are about broken toys, baby brothers, bad moods and daddies who work long hours. This is only a few of the prayer themes  I am not a fan of making kids recite a prayer but it is a good start for them just as we sue   the Psalms as spring boards for our prayers as well as the Lord's prayers). Delightful drawings in this cute book!

Claire Freedman lives on the Essex coast. She is the author of a number of children’s books, and has also written for Little Tiger Press. When not writing, Claire spends her time sailing, walking in the countryside and, when she can, travelling.|Jo Parry trained at Bournemouth Arts Institute before becoming a full-time artist. She illustrates mainly greetings cards, fine art and children’s books, adapting her fun, colourful style to each of these genres. She creates her characteristic style using an Apple Mac, and is fulfilling a life-long dream working as an illustrator. Jo lives in Bournemouth, on England’s south coast - 

Over all I think she did a cute job with this "poem"/ prayer book. It would be good to read a pae each night before your little one goes to bed!
This is a courtesy copy from Kregel.

Motherhood book worth owning!

This book is such a beautiful resource, more than what I expected! I debated giving it away to a young lady jsut getting married but decided against it and will keep hoping that some day I can use it  Lord  willing!  This book full of quotes drew me into it. Each chapter opens up with info about what is happening at the time of  life thus it celebrates the beauty of motherhood and pregnancy with neat 3D images of a baby`s growth each week, web links to ultrasound videos, advise on proper nutrition and the need for different vitamins, and stories from other mothers.  In fact I find this a beautiful gift and would not mind ordering this as gifts for others but I will treasure my copy where I will be able to write info about my pregnancy some day!   I enjoyed all of the different categories throughout the book, and think the calender  at the back is  neat idea. It even comes with stickers to place on the days  important things happen! 

From the Back Cover

A journey worth celebrating—and remembering
Pregnancy is an amazing experience. Yes, there are challenges, discomforts, crazy hormones, food cravings, and more—but through it all, the incredible process of growing a new life is unlike any other.

In The Wonder Within You, author Carey Wickersham has captured the beautiful, life-changing moments that come throughout nine months of pregnancy. With practical advice, up-to-date information about pregnancy, and plenty of encouragement, she empowers moms-to-be to make better decisions for themselves and their babies. She also joyfully walks alongside the first generation of parents able to actually see each stage of their baby’s development.

The Wonder Within You is an excellent guide throughout your pregnancy, with special features including:

• amazing 3-D ultrasound images that give you a week-by-week glimpse into what your baby is experiencing during every step of the growth process
• web links and QR codes take you to incredible ultrasound videos
• engaging chapters, each packed with timely advice on health and nutrition
• fun quotes and memorable stories from other moms
• space to include your own thoughts and feelings, including letters to your child

The perfect companion to your pregnancy experience, this beautiful book is designed to become a keepsake you and your child will treasure forever.

Includes pregnancy calendar with stickers!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own

Cute fall board book!

My Happy Pumpkin: God's Love Shining Through Me is written by Crystal Bowman and illustrated by Claudine Gevry. It is a colorful board book in a fun pumpkin shape! This rhyming book  is great for ages 2-4 as it keeps their attention as they hunt for the cute mouse on each page!

The illustrations are bright and well drawn. There is a pumpkin carving in this story to lead to a gospel message. i was delighted that they used a pumpkin face for Christ instead of showing Halloween! 
 This book takes the art of carving a pumpkin and compares it to how our Heavenly Father scoops all the yucky, nasty sin out of our lives to rid us of all of that and make us a new creature in Him.

I will be passing on this  book to my friends 1 year old this month on his first birthday! Cant wait to hear how he and his  older sister enjoyed it!


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