We're Hungry Too by Sylvia Green My review: 3 of 5 stars The concept of thinking of the needs of others is a good one, and the illustrations were pretty good, but I thought the text left something to be desired. It simply wasn't catchy or clever or particularly interesting. I doubt this is one that children would want to read more than once. I did like the resources at … [Read more...] about We’re Hungry Too by Sylvia Green #ChildrensBookReview @ivpress
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#ChristianFiction #BookReview: The Sensible Shoes Series by Sharon Garlough Brown @ivpress
Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown (BK 1 of The Sensible Shoes series) My review: 5 of 5 stars Sensible Shoes is not just a novel; it is an immersive experience. If it were merely a novel, I would have given it 4 stars rather than 5. But, because it goes further, taking the reader along on a spiritual journey with the characters, I felt it deserved another star. In the … [Read more...] about #ChristianFiction #BookReview: The Sensible Shoes Series by Sharon Garlough Brown @ivpress
Children’s Christian Non-Fiction: The Prayer Experiment Notebook @SPCKPublishing
The Prayer Experiment Notebook by Miranda Threlfall-Holmes and Mina Munns My review: 4 of 5 stars The friendly font and illustrated pages invite children to try The Prayer Experiment Notebook. These prayer experiments make prayer a more tangible activity, more hands-on. The directions are brief, simple, clear and easy to follow. The experiments allow children to express their … [Read more...] about Children’s Christian Non-Fiction: The Prayer Experiment Notebook @SPCKPublishing
Children’s Christian Non-Fiction: Window on the World: An Operation World Prayer Resource (Operation World Resources) @ivpress
Window on the World by Molly Wall My review: 5 of 5 stars Window on the World presents a comprehensive but concise summary of peoples from around the world that the Christian community is trying to reach. It is written in a way that children can easily understand, and each entry is short enough that a family can share in specific prayer each night while learning about … [Read more...] about Children’s Christian Non-Fiction: Window on the World: An Operation World Prayer Resource (Operation World Resources) @ivpress
Contemporary Fiction Review: #TheLateBloomersClub by Louise Miller
The Late Bloomers Club by Louise Miller My review: 3.5 of 5 stars Set in Guthrie, Vermont and centered around two sisters, The Late Bloomers' Club is largely about finding your true calling and sense of self a bit later in life. While this novel has small-time charm, it approaches the characters with a more liberal attitude than the more conservative At Home in Mitford … [Read more...] about Contemporary Fiction Review: #TheLateBloomersClub by Louise Miller