The Girl With 5 Hearts, written and illustrated by Chastidy and Matthew Ronan (OeO Books). When Chastidy Ronan worked as a nanny, she made up a story to tell her young charge. She and her husband, Matthew, talked about turning the story into a picture book, and Matthew even began some pencil sketches of possible…
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Book Review—The Things God Made
Children curious about world who love learning (that’s all of them, really) will love this stunning new picture book. The title and subtitle describe it well—The Things God Made: Explore God’s Creation through the Bible, Science, and Art. That’s exactly what author and illustration Andy McGuire invites readers to do with his unique presentation of the…
New Books to Explore, September 2022
Welcome to BibleWorld: Explore All 66 Books of the Bible, by Mike Nappa. This “seek and find” book imagines the Bible as a theme park, with rides, booths, and games all linked to event in God’s Word. Kids get an overall picture of the Bible’s message as they travel through the park. 365 Best-Loved Bedtime…
Book Reviews—3 New Kids’ Devotionals for the New Year
Books based on the Book ought to be included in every family library. Here are three new kids’ devotionals to consider for the new year.
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!).
My 2021 Christmas Booklist
Books make great gifts and add to the enjoyment of any celebration season. There’s something for every family on this Christmas list, I promise.
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…
Simply Christmas—A Busy Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming the Peace of the Holidays
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. Let’s start with Simply Christmas…
Book Review—The Acrostic of God: A Rhyming Theology for Kids
You already know that your kids can memorize anything set to music, or anything with a beat. Right? Well, I don’t know if I can call rap music, but it definitely has a beat. So can kids learn basic theology concepts conveyed as a rap? Of course they can.