Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it!
This is what “Heaven is for Real – For Kids” says about Colton Burpo’s experience when he came back from his trip to heaven and shares his experience with an important message for other children: Jesus really, really loves children. And they can learn about some of these big, deep spiritual truths in a simple, easy to understand way.
The book is beautifully illustrated by Wildon Ong who followed Colton's direction. Colton shares his first person experiences and the parts of his story touching on things that are of special importance to kids.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Heroes and Villains of the Bible
I just received and read one of Thomas Nelson Publishers new Bible books for kids, “Heroes and Villains of the Bible”. I like the way it is presented, a new and different format, choosing 50 well known Bible figures, presenting a short selection of Bible text to read, followed by a short lesson from the story and then sound bite to finish up. It highlights the choices that each of these people took in their lives, and encourages kids to do the same, to take a look at the choices they are faced with in the day to day and do their best and be like some of their Bible Heroes.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thank You, God, for Blessing Me
“Thank You, God, for blessing me” is a new children’s book from Max Lucado with illustrations by Frank Endersby. The book is available as a hard copy as well as an e-book, which is what I read. Handy and portable to read on your computer, but for little ones I think nothing compares to having it in print!
It’s a simple, cute and short book. A thank you poem in the form of a prayer, an attractive way to introduce little ones to being aware of the blessings that come into their lives each day which they can thank God for.
The description reads:
“Meet Little Hermie-the cutest baby caterpillar in the garden! Little Hermie's thankful heart shows toddlers how to be thankful for God's blessings.
Little Hermie is thankful for everything God has given him. He goes through his day thanking God for his many blessings in this adorable board book with flocking on the cover!
With over 5.5 million brands units sold, the new Little Hermie books open the wonderful world of the Hermie & Friends garden to an entirely new audience.”
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
It’s a simple, cute and short book. A thank you poem in the form of a prayer, an attractive way to introduce little ones to being aware of the blessings that come into their lives each day which they can thank God for.
The description reads:
“Meet Little Hermie-the cutest baby caterpillar in the garden! Little Hermie's thankful heart shows toddlers how to be thankful for God's blessings.
Little Hermie is thankful for everything God has given him. He goes through his day thanking God for his many blessings in this adorable board book with flocking on the cover!
With over 5.5 million brands units sold, the new Little Hermie books open the wonderful world of the Hermie & Friends garden to an entirely new audience.”
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Night Night Blessings
I just downloaded a copy of “Night Night Blessings” to ready and review. It’s a new kids book by Amy Parker, with illustrations by Marijan Ramljak. The print version is in the form of a padded board book.
It’s a great “count your blessings” book for little ones and goes through many of the things kids do and experience each day such as:
• Morning to night
• Yummy food – including pancakes
• Fun filled days and playing with friends
• Pets, cats and dogs
• Favorite toys
• Times with family
• Bath time
• Bedtime prayers with parents
• The night sky with moon and stars
• For the many ways God fills their day with love and blessings
Each subject has its own page with an illustration to go along with it, great to wind down at the end of the day before going to bed.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
It’s a great “count your blessings” book for little ones and goes through many of the things kids do and experience each day such as:
• Morning to night
• Yummy food – including pancakes
• Fun filled days and playing with friends
• Pets, cats and dogs
• Favorite toys
• Times with family
• Bath time
• Bedtime prayers with parents
• The night sky with moon and stars
• For the many ways God fills their day with love and blessings
Each subject has its own page with an illustration to go along with it, great to wind down at the end of the day before going to bed.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Jolt! Get the Jump on a World that’s Constantly Changing
I just had the chance to read and review Phil Cooke’s new book “Jolt! Get the Jump on a World that’s Constantly Changing”. Being in the middle of a time of change myself, a friend of mine highly recommended it to me, and I do the same for anyone else in a similar time in their life.
The title “Jolt” is based on the definition of “jolt” which is: to disturb, to interfere with abruptly, to shake things up. This is something that is happening to and affecting many of us today.
One of the initial statements of the book put into words some of the things I am living at the moment which say, “In a world where the very foundations you’ve believe in all your life are crumbling, how do you move forward toward your purpose?” A very good question and one I have been working on myself towards answering and seeing to do about this personally.
Phil Cooke takes is through a step by step journey, giving us wonderful insight, tips and suggestions in how to do this. I love the quotes he includes throughout the book that go along with the topic being touched out. They help to further explain and expound on the points covered.
The chapters are well laid out, covering the following topics:
Jolt Your Direction
1. The Time to Change is Now
2. The Headache is Worth It
3. The Real Truth About Change
4. Start at the Finish Line
5. The Power of “What If?”
Jolt What Matters
6. Jolt Your Priorities
7. Better Choice
8. Borders
9. The Power of Focus
10. A Change of Habit
Jolt Your Potential
11. Personal Growth is Not an Option
12. Creativity
13. Embrace Ambiguity
14. The Power of Generosity
15. The Key to Personal Confidence
Jolt Your Heart
16. Build a Motivation Machine
17. The Freedom of Accountability
18. The Power of Perception
19. Change Your Thinking and Change Your Future
20. Discover the Power of Faith
Jolt Your Future
21. Eliminate Destructive Distractions
22. Failure is the Key to Success
23. Get Over Yourself
24. Leave a Legacy of Change
25. Life a Blockbuster Life
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
The title “Jolt” is based on the definition of “jolt” which is: to disturb, to interfere with abruptly, to shake things up. This is something that is happening to and affecting many of us today.
One of the initial statements of the book put into words some of the things I am living at the moment which say, “In a world where the very foundations you’ve believe in all your life are crumbling, how do you move forward toward your purpose?” A very good question and one I have been working on myself towards answering and seeing to do about this personally.
Phil Cooke takes is through a step by step journey, giving us wonderful insight, tips and suggestions in how to do this. I love the quotes he includes throughout the book that go along with the topic being touched out. They help to further explain and expound on the points covered.
The chapters are well laid out, covering the following topics:
Jolt Your Direction
1. The Time to Change is Now
2. The Headache is Worth It
3. The Real Truth About Change
4. Start at the Finish Line
5. The Power of “What If?”
Jolt What Matters
6. Jolt Your Priorities
7. Better Choice
8. Borders
9. The Power of Focus
10. A Change of Habit
Jolt Your Potential
11. Personal Growth is Not an Option
12. Creativity
13. Embrace Ambiguity
14. The Power of Generosity
15. The Key to Personal Confidence
Jolt Your Heart
16. Build a Motivation Machine
17. The Freedom of Accountability
18. The Power of Perception
19. Change Your Thinking and Change Your Future
20. Discover the Power of Faith
Jolt Your Future
21. Eliminate Destructive Distractions
22. Failure is the Key to Success
23. Get Over Yourself
24. Leave a Legacy of Change
25. Life a Blockbuster Life
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Gabby, God's Little Angel
Gabby, God's Little Angel is the first book in a wonderful new series by Sheila Walsh and published by Thomas Nelson publishers. “Gabby, God’s Little Angel” offers a beautiful message for young readers, telling them how much God loves them and is always watching over them.
In the book, Gabby is a young angel, sort of a “guardian angel in training” who has much to learn about taking care of God’s little ones. Gabby is given the new assignment to look after a young girl named Sophie, an energetic and adventuresome girl herself. Gabby soon learns that watching over Sophie is a bigger challenge than she had expected! Through the experiences of her day, Sophie learns about guardian angels and their care. After a close call while riding her pony, Sophie learns what the Bible says about guardian angels: “He will put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11 ICB).
This is a cute book with adorable illustrations.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
In the book, Gabby is a young angel, sort of a “guardian angel in training” who has much to learn about taking care of God’s little ones. Gabby is given the new assignment to look after a young girl named Sophie, an energetic and adventuresome girl herself. Gabby soon learns that watching over Sophie is a bigger challenge than she had expected! Through the experiences of her day, Sophie learns about guardian angels and their care. After a close call while riding her pony, Sophie learns what the Bible says about guardian angels: “He will put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11 ICB).
This is a cute book with adorable illustrations.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Hermie & Friends: Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
“Hermie & Friends: Hermie, a Common Caterpillar” is a children’s book by Max Lucado in a new, easy to read format.
The book’s description says the following:
“Hermie and his friend Wormie have always felt common. They don’t have stripes or dots, they aren’t very strong, and they can’t find anything special about themselves. But every time they pray, God tells them that He loves them all the time just as they are and that He isn’t finished with them yet. When Hermie becomes a beautiful butterfly, he realizes just how special God’s plan is for him!
This classic story has been revised for kids to read and enjoy on their own as a Lever 2 Reader. With fresh new art and a story kids can read themselves, plus a new, low price—this classic story will find a whole new generation of kids who love Hermie and his garden friends!”
I read this book in it’s e-book format, using a Mobi Reader on my PC. I found this format layout better for my PC than the Kindle Reader, with the text and illustration breakdown better. The book is listed for Level 2 readers, but it doesn’t explain exactly what age or reading level this is referring to. Maybe it has more of an explain on the book copy, but I thought it could had explained that a bit more clearly on the e-copy as well.
This is a beautiful book with a timeless truth and message – that God loves each one of us just the way we are, that He has a special plan for each of us and our lives and that in many – if not most cases, He’s not done with us yet.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
The book’s description says the following:
“Hermie and his friend Wormie have always felt common. They don’t have stripes or dots, they aren’t very strong, and they can’t find anything special about themselves. But every time they pray, God tells them that He loves them all the time just as they are and that He isn’t finished with them yet. When Hermie becomes a beautiful butterfly, he realizes just how special God’s plan is for him!
This classic story has been revised for kids to read and enjoy on their own as a Lever 2 Reader. With fresh new art and a story kids can read themselves, plus a new, low price—this classic story will find a whole new generation of kids who love Hermie and his garden friends!”
I read this book in it’s e-book format, using a Mobi Reader on my PC. I found this format layout better for my PC than the Kindle Reader, with the text and illustration breakdown better. The book is listed for Level 2 readers, but it doesn’t explain exactly what age or reading level this is referring to. Maybe it has more of an explain on the book copy, but I thought it could had explained that a bit more clearly on the e-copy as well.
This is a beautiful book with a timeless truth and message – that God loves each one of us just the way we are, that He has a special plan for each of us and our lives and that in many – if not most cases, He’s not done with us yet.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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