Little Mole has found a mushroom as big as he is—the perfect Christmas gift for his mother. But as he drags the mushroom home, Little Mole encounters several friends in need of help that he can give. What will he do?
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Book Review—Good News! It’s Christmas
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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!
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…
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…
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.