Posts Categorized: Holidays

Book Review—The Christmas Quest

I will say at the start that I love SO very much about this new book about the wise men and their journey to find Jesus. First off, it’s fun, and sometimes humorous, with just the right amount of lively rhyming text plus bright illustrations with wonderful details and facial expressions (even on the animals!).

Book Review—’Twas the Season of Advent

Hoping not to stress out this holiday season? Looking for ways your children can experience Christmas wonder that doesn’t depend on presents under the tree? This week I’m reviewing three new books to use during Advent to help moms and kids find that often elusive Christmas peace we all want. Here’s my review of the…

Book Review—Joyous Advent: Family Christmas Devotional

Hoping not to stress out this holiday season? Looking for ways your children can experience Christmas wonder that doesn’t depend on presents under the tree? This week I’m reviewing three new books to use during Advent to help moms and kids find that often elusive Christmas peace we all want. Here’s review #2. Anyone looking…

My 2021 Autumn Booklist

What does fall look like where you live? How does your family participate—or not participate in—Halloween? What is the Thanksgiving holiday really all about? Fall brings changes and traditional fun. Enjoy and navigate this season with your children with some of the books on this list. Changing Seasons God’s Blessings of Fall, by Jean Matthew…

My Lent and Easter Booklist

From simple board books to family devotions, here are suggestions to help you explore the meaning of Easter with the children in your life. And every Easter basket needs a book! Board Books Easter Is Coming, by Tama Fortner. Takes children from the garden of Eden to the cross and resurrection in simple, appropriate, child…

Book Review—Jesus Came for Me

We teach little ones that we celebrate Christmas because Jesus was born. But what does Jesus’ coming mean to preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades? This board book with three short stories, just long enough for a young child’s attention span, seeks to expand their understanding with concepts they can hold on to…