Colt McAlister, 16-year-old surfer dude extraordinaire, still can’t believe that his parents are dead. Murdered for exposing a biotechinical company’s plans to take over Earth, Colt moved in with his grandfather in Arizona and made friends with the son of the most successful alien-fighting force on the planet. He also reconnected with his lifelong friend… Continue reading New Comic Book Action in Novel Form by Jon S. Lewis
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“Tales of the Not Forgotten” by Beth Guckenberger
Tales of the Not Forgotten is a set of stories of children from five different countries written by missionary Beth Guckenberger. Each one features a child facing an impossible situation when God shows Himself in a big way. The publisher describes the book this way: Follow these real-life stories as they take you on a journey… Continue reading “Tales of the Not Forgotten” by Beth Guckenberger
“Princess Stories” by Carolyn Larsen
Every little girl wants to be a princess, and this book operates under the theory that each one is – a daughter of the King Himself. A devotional book in story format, author Carolyn Larsen tells the stories of nearly 30 women from the Bible. She begins each story with an original Mirror, mirror poem and… Continue reading “Princess Stories” by Carolyn Larsen
“My First Handy Bible” Review
When my kids were toddlers, we bought them toddler Bible story books that we were super excited about. We were sure that they’d love them and would want to keep them forever. They rarely wanted to keep them past the first week. My First Handy Bible isn’t like the others. This book they would’ve wanted to… Continue reading “My First Handy Bible” Review
“More Than Words” {Review}
As Americans, as adults, as parents, we seem to spend most of our time being busy. There’s not a lot of time for being still, contemplative, or going over things we already know. I usually consider it good if I can find a bit of time for scripture and prayer in the early morning hours.… Continue reading “More Than Words” {Review}
Tim McGraw’s ‘Love Your Heart’
Katie McGraw is getting ready for her school talent show. Which of her many talents would best be suited for the show – and will her dog Palio agree to go along with her plans? Katie’s daddy supports her every effort – funny and charming as they are. Who will win at the show –… Continue reading Tim McGraw’s ‘Love Your Heart’
“Life with Lily” by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Lily is six in this story, just starting first grade in a one-room schoolhouse in upstate New York. Her parents are busy building a farm, and soon animals join the family—Jenny the cow and Chubby the miniature horse. A baby brother arrives, too, which Lily has mixed feelings about. (She wanted a sister!) Aside… Continue reading “Life with Lily” by Suzanne Woods Fisher
“If I Could Ask God Anything” by Kathryn Slattery
If I Could Ask God Anything is just that – a series of questions and answers divided by topic and geared for children. The questions are open and honest, and the answers are, too. When an answer isn’t known, Slattery says that, as well as explaining how she knows the answers she does. She lists… Continue reading “If I Could Ask God Anything” by Kathryn Slattery
“How to be God’s Little Princess” by Sheila Walsh
What do princesses need to know? It’s not all about the party dresses and tiaras. In this princess-pink book, Sheila Walsh teaches girls the ins-and-outs of etiquette regarding clothing, dining, friendships, and hostessing. While this may seem like any other Emily Post-like manner guide, Walsh takes her tips straight from the Bible and gears them… Continue reading “How to be God’s Little Princess” by Sheila Walsh
“The God Puzzle” by Valerie Ackermann
The God Puzzle is a colorful, easy to use tool to help you communicate to your child the rich truths about God, His ways, His will and His love. The God Puzzle will help you address doctrinal themes of the Christian faith in a kid friendly way, present Bible lessons in an interactive way that will hold… Continue reading “The God Puzzle” by Valerie Ackermann
