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Good News! It's Easter! Book Review

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Written by best-selling and award-winning author Glenys Nellist,  Good News! It’s Easter!  is a playful and joyful introduction to the gift of new life through Jesus. With its vivid imagery and stories of both nature and Jesus coming to life, this book will surely delight young readers and intrigue them to learn more about the salvation message. There’s new life to be found!    The Easter season is an exciting time of growth and reflection as both nature and our human hearts anticipate the hope of new beginnings. Through playful illustrations in nature, best-selling and award-winning author Glenys Nellist introduces children to the gift of salvation.   The whimsical rhyming stories ultimately lead to the rebirth of Christ who “steps free from the cave” to  “live and love and save!”  MY BOOK REVIEW:   4 Stars **** 4/5 stars Cute book with lovely illustrations.  The book is more about spring and new life than about the traditiona...

"Where Are You Hiding, God" Book Review

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Where Are You Hiding, God? by Elisabeth Zartl Book Description:  Originally published in Austria by Tyrolia-Verlag in 2013 under title: Wo versteckst du dich, lieber Gott? Where are you hiding, God? In the dresser between my pants and socks? In the bathtub under my little rubber duck? In the grass next to the flowers and the dragonflies? This colorful picture book tells the story of a little girl trying to find God. She searches in the house, in the bathroom, and in the garden, without any luck. But just as she gives up hope, she finds God. With beautiful illustrations that offer a treasure trove for exploring, recognizing, and naming, this touching story shows children that God is always with them. Ideal for children ages 3 and older. Where Are You Hiding, God? is a 2017 Spirituality & Practice Award Winner My Book Review:   While this book has lovely illustrations and simple, repetitive phrases, as a Christian who believes that God is with us and His Holy ...