Every home with littles needs at least one book that introduces the biblical Christmas story in an appealing, age-appropriate way. This colorful, sturdy board book is a good choice. Read More…
– Diane
Book Review—Good News! It’s Christmas
Book Review—Mouse’s Christmas Gift
When it comes to celebrations, little things can make a big difference. That’s true whether you’re a boy handcrafting a simple wreath for the village church door, or, well, whether you’re a small mouse doing all you can to keep Christmas. Read More…
– Diane
Book Review—The Giving Manger
Part of a boxed set, this new book encourages giving gifts to Jesus at Christmas by serving and helping others.
As Christmas approaches, Anne and Ben learn there will be more gifts than usual this holiday season. They are surprised, saddened, and a bit angry to discover that doesn’t mean more gifts for them, but gifts of love and service to others. Read More…
– Diane
Book Review—The Christmas Promise
So, just how did God fulfill his promise to send a King unlike any other? Would you like to know? This picture book asks kids that question and begins to answer it speedily.
– Diane
Book Review—The Advent Storybook
If you want your children to understand why we celebrate Christmas, help them understand Advent first.
Advent, the 40-day period leading up to Christmas, is a season of watching and waiting for what Christmas delivers—the arrival of the Savior.
In 25 short stories with traditional artwork, this picture storybook for use during Advent shows children and families why Jesus came and why He is the reason for rejoicing. Read More…
– Diane
Book Review—The Epic Bible
Suitably sophisticated, this new retelling of the biblical story as a graphic novel serves its subject matter and its intended audience—teens and young adults—well, epically! Read More…
– Diane
Book Review—Dive In! Devotions for Kids
I firmly believe that the best way to get to know God is by reading His Word, so this new devotional had me on board with one look at the cover:
“Go deep with God, by understanding His Word.”
And with the very first devotion:
“This book will help you get to know God by reading the Bible. Like learning any good thing—playing an instrument or a sport, for example—that takes time and practice. Don’t get discouraged if it’s hard at first. Dive in and read God’s story! The main character loves you and He can’t wait to spend time with you.”
– Diane
Book Review—The Action Bible
Years ago, one of the ministers at my church regularly suggested that new believers find a good children’s Bible storybook. He wanted them to read it through as background before beginning regular reading and study of Bible itself.
My minister friend usually recommended Egermeier’s Bible Story Book, a classic reissued in 1969 with painterly, realistic illustrations. With its graphic-novel format, The Action Bible doesn’t fit that description at all, but it definitely could achieve the same purpose.
And graphic-novel fans—as well as readers curious about presenting the Bible this way—are likely to love it. Kids and adults. I was intrigued and kept wanting to read more. Read More…
– Diane
Book Review—A Little Blue Bottle
Children grieve when a loved one dies, and this new picture book provides assurance that they will be able to handle their sorrow.
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– Diane
Book Review—Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders
When Courageous World Changers: 50 True Stories of Daring Women of God came out earlier this year (see my review here), you knew there had to be a follow-up for boys, right? And here it is.
Spanning the globe and 800 years of history, this new book presents the inspirational stories of “men of true grit” (as the introduction says) who are heroes of the Christian faith. Read More…
– Diane