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5-Star Review of "Christmas Love Letters from God" and Giveaway

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Review of Christmas Love Letters from God: Bible Stories and Giveaway!!!  Leave comment here or on facebook or instagram to enter.   My instagram is @rhondanashhall My facebook is rhondagaylenashhall Written by:  Glenys Nellist             Illustrated by: Rachel Clowes                                                                                                             Written for children ages four to eight, Christmas Love Letters from God cleverly combines both prose and poetry as the story of Jesus’ birth unfolds. The book includes seven stories, beginning with Isaiah’s prophecy and ending with the visit of the wise men. Following each story, the c...

Review & Giveaway: "Where Jesus Slept"

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Review & Giveaway of Where Jesus Slept Children's book!  Giveaway!!!   to enter, leave like & comment on facebook or instagram for chance to win or follow my blog and tell me that you are following in a comment.  Giveaway to end on Nov. 15, 2016 at noon.  Written by:  Norma Lewis  Illustrated by:  Katy Hudson “This is the bed where Jesus slept. This is the straw that lined the bed where Jesus slept.” From here, the story builds with each spread, adding a new element and explaining the relationships among the participants and witnesses to the first Christmas. From Jesus sleeping sweetly to the wise men bringing gifts, this charming book reminds readers young and not-so-young of the joyous event we celebrate at Christmastime. Children will love the delightful illustrations and the engaging repetition in this cumulative tale. My Review: This is the cutest Christmas story book I've seen in a long time! The repetition of the ...

5-Star Review of "Say and Pray Devotions"

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Review of Say & Pray Devotions and Giveaway!! First Words, Devotions, and Prayers by Diane Stortz  Illustrated by Sarah Ward Say and Pray devotions with your little ones today!  Your youngsters want to be just like you. How exciting! Help them grow in their faith and learn more about God’s love with  Say & Pray Devotions .  Say & Pray Devotions  features short devotions and lots of labeled illustrations so your little one can practice identifying objects and words on their own! This book is a great tool to start a devotional time with little ones, as it will help you teach them about God, and the labeled pictures will help start a life of faith. This is a nice complement to the bestselling  Say & Pray Bible . MY REVIEW:   Teaching children from birth on about God and Jesus is so important to me and most other Christians.  This board book is a delightful way to do just that. It can be used daily to let your c...

5-Star Review of "Say and Pray Devotions"

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Review of Say & Pray Devotions and Giveaway!! First Words, Devotions, and Prayers by Diane Stortz  Illustrated by Sarah Ward Say and Pray devotions with your little ones today!  Your youngsters want to be just like you. How exciting! Help them grow in their faith and learn more about God’s love with  Say & Pray Devotions .  Say & Pray Devotions  features short devotions and lots of labeled illustrations so your little one can practice identifying objects and words on their own! This book is a great tool to start a devotional time with little ones, as it will help you teach them about God, and the labeled pictures will help start a life of faith. This is a nice complement to the bestselling  Say & Pray Bible . MY REVIEW:   Teaching children from birth on about God and Jesus is so important to me and most other Christians.  This board book is a delightful way to do just that. It can be used daily to let your c...

5-Star Review of "Baby, Baby" and Giveaway

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Review of Baby, Baby and GIVEAWAY!!!!!  to enter, leave a comment on my blog or one of my facebook posts.   For more chances to win, follow my blog!  Tell me if you are a follower to receive additional entry. Written by Diane Stortz Illustrated by Ailie Busby A sweet, colorful board book that appeals to a baby's interest in looking at other babies. Babies enjoy books, looking at other babies, and their own flowering abilities. This short rhyming poem combines all three in a sweet and happy way, while introducing babies to God's love for them. The simple words are paired with colorful images of babies engaging in familiar activities, allowing the book to be used as an introductory concept book as well. And it ends with a reminder that Baby is always loved by God. MY REVIEW:  This is a precious board book for babies and toddlers.  The pictures are engaging and fun, and the story is one that shows some of the many things that babies are able to do...

Review of "Humble Pie"

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Review of Humble Pie Mattie and Mark Miller--Double Trouble series for children by Wanda E.  Brunstetter  Welcome to Holmes County, Ohio, where twins Mattie and Mark Miller get a taste of  Humble Pie . When their out-of-control boasting begins to stir up trouble at every turn, will these energetic almost ten-year-olds learn the value of humility before it’s too late? You’ll fall in love with the fourth release in the Double Trouble series from bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Double Trouble Series: Book 1 - What a Pair! Book 2 - Bumpy Ride Ahead Book 3 - Bubble Troubles Book 4 - Green Fever Book 5 - Humble Pie MY REVIEW:  Mattie and Mark Miller are once again learning new lessons in life as they run and play on their Amish farm.   This is another delightful book written for children about ten-year-old twins.   Readers will get a view of the Amish lifestyle, farm life, and learn a lesson as they read.  Even though this book is wr...

Review of Green Fever

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Review of Green Fever Mattie & Mark Miller in Double Trouble  by Wanda Brunstetter Welcome to Holmes County, Ohio, where twins Mattie and Mark Miller get a case of  Green Fever . When their out-of-control jealousy begins to cause big trouble at every turn, will these energetic nine-year-olds learn the value of contentment before it’s too late? You’ll fall in love with the fourth release in the Double Trouble series from bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Double Trouble Series: Book 1 - What a Pair! Book 2 - Bumpy Ride Ahead Book 3 - Bubble Troubles Book 4 - Green Fever My Review:   Mattie and Mark Miller, Amish twins are so refreshing and full of mischief and fun.  In Green Fever,  they are also filled with a large dose of jealousy and they are warned by their elders that it could lead to a "case of green fever".   They don't want that!    Join the fun as Mattie and Mark decide how to spend the money they have been savi...