Away in the Snow for Christmas ~ Review

Away in the Snow for Christmas
By Lisa Boehm Trumbore

When a snow makes an appearance just in time for Christmas, the family has an adventure as they experience a fun and unique surprise adventure as they make their to where MiMi is. But when they get a bit lost in the heavy snowfall and their GPS fails they have to rely on the original GPS - God's Prayer System.

This is a simple story with pictures that young readers and their parents will enjoy sharing together. This story offers a lesson in trust that parents and kids can discuss. And to add to the fun there are downloadable coloring pages that one can access with the web links at the end of the story.

I was provided a copy of this book through TBCN/BookFun in exchange for my honest review.


About the Book:
Mimi’s Everyday Adventures … 
where every day is an adventure! 

Although the cousins are excited for Christmas, MiMi steps in and turns this Christmas into an extraordinary adventure no one will ever forget. 

* MiMi stories are sprinkled with teachable “MiMi Moments” 
* Inspired by six adventure-filled grandchildren and a niece 
* Motivates children to work together and rely on each other 
* Ignites your child’s imagination and creativity 
* Sparks a wondrous sense of adventure in your child’s heart

Jesus Helps Me ~ Review

Jesus Helps Me
By Callie Grant
Art by Missi Jay

Jesus Helps Me is part of the Knowing My God series from Graham Blanchard and is one of their Learn books.  This book focuses on John 12:44-47 helping children to learn and grow in their understanding of faith.

Focusing on different variety of birds as they live and raise their own young, children are made aware of the different aspects of what faith is and how it applies in our own lives,  This is a book that can grow with your child as you focus on the different aspects as they grow.  The Scripture references are the foundation and the lessons about faith and birds are the building block that will add to one's understanding of the world around us and personal faith.

The pictures of the birds will capture children's attention as you spend time reading the book to and/or with them.  This is a board book so it can withstand some rough book love.  At 18 pages this will hold even the shortest attention span.

I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher through TBCN/BookFun in exchange for my honest review.

ABOUT THE BOOK (18 pages):

Jesus Helps Me, new to the Knowing My God series, offers four levels of exploration: a quoted Bible passage, beautiful real-world photographs, supportive captions to relate the passage meaning to a child’s life, and thinking questions to personalize the experience. A parent guide gives tips for involving a baby, toddler, and child. In the Graham Blanchard book collection, Jesus Helps Me is a Learn book, which makes personal Bible study accessible to young children who, alongside adults, build a foundation for faith and a lifelong friendship with Jesus. These books grow with your child! Find out more about our Learn, Absorb & Praise™ framework for children’s books at GrahamBlanchard.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Callie Grant founded Graham Blanchard to create children's books for growing up in God, by working with an extensive network of artists, parents, pastors, teachers, and children. The company is the culmination of her experience in the publishing industry paired with a strong calling to help families know God's love and nurture their faith through reading together. Her previous titles, under the name Callie Gregory, include Jeeves, I'm Bored: 25 Internet Adventures for Kids, and Jeeves, I Need Help: Tips and Tricks for Kids on the Net. For more information about Grant and Graham Blanchard, visit grahamblanchard.com.

The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse ~ 2 Book Reviews, Author Interview, and Giveaway

The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse series

By Gwyneth Jane Page

Illustrated by Megan Elizabeth

In Canada

PJ Mouse's adventure begins with a tumble from a bag and laying beneath a bench getting dirty and wet.  Luckily Emily finds PJ and brings him home and the two are about to embark on their first adventure to the Rocky Mountains and the length of Canada.

With Emily and her family PJ will travel across Canada discovering the vast and varying beauty found within each providence.  In the Rockies PJ discovers glaciers and the hidden beauty within a crevasse.  Saskatchewan was flat prairies with a salt lake.  Niagara Falls was actually three falls that combined into one large one.  Much to PJ's surprise people in Quebec speak French saying "Bonjour" and "Merci". 

But traveling across Canada is just the beginning of Pj's exciting and adventurous new life...

Traveling adventures with PJ Mouse introduces young readers to new worlds through a funny story with delightful illustrations that children will love.  The illustrations are simple with the appearance of  using either crayon, pastels, or color pencils.  

This book is broken down into chapters so one could read a chapter at night before bed making this an 8 night reading experience.  A perfect group present for the entire family to share and enjoy together. 

I was provided a copy of this book by the author through iRead Book Tours in exchange for my honest review and tour participation.

Book Description for The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Canada (Book One):

PJ Mouse, an adorable little stuffed animal, was lost and alone until young Emily heard his cries for help. Now, along with his new family, PJ gets to travel the world-discovering exciting new places and people along the way!

Come join PJ on his first adventure across Canada as he hikes on a glacier in the Rockies, finds a salt lake in the prairies, and walks on the ocean floor in Nova Scotia.

Buy the book:

Author's Website, Amazon, Amazon.ca , Barnes and Noble

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In Queensland

PJ is about to go on his second major adventure with Emily and her family.  This time PJ's adventure is taking him to Australia and he is going by airplane! And even more amazing he's leaving Canada in winter and arriving in Australia in summer.  

Australia is an amazing land - there is a something called the Great Barrier Reef.  Clear turquoise water filled unusual fish of different sizes and shapes.  And PJ discovers the dangers of a rip tide.  On land he explores Mt. Tamborine - a rain-forest filled with tall trees and colourful birds.

Traveling adventures with PJ Mouse introduce young readers to new worlds through a funny story with delightful illustrations that children will love.  The illustrations are simple with the appearance of  using either crayon, pastels, or color pencils.  

This book is broken down into chapters so one could read a chapter at night before bed making this an 8 night reading experience.  A perfect group present for the entire family to share and enjoy together. 

I was provided a copy of this book by the author through iRead Book Tours in exchange for my honest review and tour participation.

Book Description for The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland (Book Two):

PJ Mouse, an adorable little stuffed animal, was lost and alone until young Emily heard his cries for help. Now, along with his new family, PJ gets to travel the world - discovering exciting new places, people, and animals along the way!

​Come join PJ on this, his second adventure, along the coast of Queensland, as he snorkels at the Great Barrier Reef, chats with a Loggerhead turtle in the midst of a great undertaking, and explores the tropical rainforest- until he has to be rescued by one of the local friendly wildlife.

Buy the book:   Author's Website - Amazon - Amazon.ca - Barnes and Noble

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Brand Products: PJ Mouse Stuffed Toy, Customized Stickers, Passport

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Author's Bio:

Gwyneth Jane Page (Jane), who holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University, has called many countries home. She grew up in such places as England, Peru, the USA, and the Caribbean, and has

also lived in Australia and Canada. She now resides in Victoria, BC with her husband and four children. The PJ Mouse books are based on Jane's family trips with the real stuffed animal, PJ, who was found by Emily, Jane's youngest daughter.

Megan Elizabeth, Jane's second oldest daughter, has lived in Canada and Australia and travelled extensively with her family-and PJ. Having been artistic since she was a little girl, illustrating the PJ Mouse books has enabled her to combine her love of travel with her love of art. Megan completed her studies at VanArts and is now building her career as a professional photographer as well as an illustrator. She currently resides in Victoria, BC with her family.

Connect with the author:  Website   Twitter   Facebook

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Author Interview:

Do you have a day job?

I do not have a day job anymore, I gave that up when I started writing, but I do have 4 kids. That alone could almost be considered a full time job I would think. I also have all the normal daily things that most of us have to cope with such as cooking and cleaning, etc.

How do you find time to write?

I have times where I write and then times where I do not write for a bit. It is the promotion of the book that takes up a lot of time.

I have Facebook, my own website www.pjmouse.com, Etsy, Amazon, Instagram and have to keep all these updated. I also have to keep in touch with stores to see if they need more stock.

Not only have I written the books, but I have also had PJ Mouse toy created along with his passport and stickers. I recently started having PJ's pajamas made. It took a while to create all these things. The idea: to make it appealing for kids to want to curl up with a book and read.

So I go in cycles, doing what is necessary at the time. Sometimes it is the writing and then, once a book has just come out, it is the promotion.

What is your favorite thing about the writing process?

I think I like creating the characters. I like PJ, he is so adorable. I also like the slight friendly rivalry between PJ and Star Bear. I also like trying to make things funny and entertaining for kids. I want kids to learn from the books but to have a good time as they do.

What is your next project?

My next book is on England 'The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse - In a Small Corner of England'. It will be available in November. The next one is on New Zealand. The first draft of the manuscript is complete but Megan has not yet started the artwork for the book. I expect it will be published some time in the middle of 2016. The 5th book in the series will most likely be on Italy. I have just started writing the manuscript.

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The Midnight Visitors ~ Review

The Midnight Visitors
By Juliet David 
Illustrated by Jo Parry

It was a ordinary night, cold and dark and quiet...

At least it was quiet until visitors started arriving in Miriam's cowshed.  First a family of rabbits arrived seeking the warmth of the hay and the shed.  They were soon joined by a fox and an owl.

Then a couple of people with a donkey arrived - seeking shelter with the menagerie already within. But these people were weary with travel.  And the woman was expecting a child - and soon from the look of her.

Before too long the family of travelers had a baby and visitors of their own!  Shepherds had heard of this little baby's birth and had to come see him.

What had started out as ordinary, cold night soon became one never to be forgotten by those who visited it that night.  The Midnight Visitors is a sweet story and a delightful recounting of the Nativity for young children.  This is in no way an in-depth story, but rather one that can lead into the full Biblical account.  After reading the story parents could ask young listeners if they know who the strangers who came into the barn were.  Who the baby was?  What was the distant singing that Miriam heard?

The illustrations are delightful - I have a particular fondness for Freddy Fox as he reminds me of one of my doxies.  In fact Freddy's picture on the cover is what made me really want to review this book when Kregel offered me the opportunity.

I was provided a copy of this book through Kregel's blogger program in exchange for my honest review and tour participation.

99 Prayers for Children ~ Review

99 Prayers for Children

Complied by Juliet David 
Illustrated by Elina Ellis

Prayers for every day,
Prayers for special days,
Graces, blessings, praises:
A classic treasury for children.

Learning to pray is sometimes one of the hardest concepts for one to grasp.  How does one pray to God.  God, we are told, is always with us yet we can't see Him. How can we talk to someone we can't see with our eyes or hear with our ears?  What are we suppose to say to God?

This book will help your child (and perhaps you) learn how to pray.  With prayers that are from Bible verses, poetry, saints of old, and even original to this book one will get an idea of how to pray from an early age.  All too often the prayers one learns during childhood are a rushed through ditty that doesn't really mean anything.  

This book is one that will be a perfect addition to your family devotion time.  With the holidays approaching this would be lovely gift for that special young person in your life.

I was provided a copy of this book by Kregel in exchange for my honest review.

About the book:

A companion prayer book to 99 Stories from the Bible with delightful illustrations in a strong vibrant style and prayers for all occasions. The prayers are a combination of traditional and modern and provide an introduction to family prayer time with young children, bringing talking to God to life in the heart of every child. 

Animals Have Feelings Too ~ Review with Excerpt

Animals Have Feelings, Too!
Exploring Emotions from A to Z
Written by Karen Lee Stevens
Illustrated by Teri Rider

Have you ever wondered what your pet is feeling?  If so you need to read Animals Have Feelings, Too! which explores the different emotions that you and your favorite pet just might be sharing.

Working through the alphabet from A to Z this is an excellent educational and entertaining book. The adorable illustrations of Sandy and Willow will delight children as they work their way through the alphabet of emotions.

This book is recommended for ages 4 and up.  One could almost view this book as an emotional dictionary for kids, for example R is for Relaxed -- Free of worry or anxiety.  The soft rumbling of Willow's purr helps me feel relaxed.

You now have a new tool to help your little reader learn their ABCs while they learn to understand their favorite pet at the same time.

I was provided a copy of this book by the author through PUYB in exchange for my honest review and tour participation.

About the Author:

Karen Lee Stevens is the founder and president of All for Animals, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a compassionate world for animals and children through humane education and literacy programs that nurture the human-animal bond.

Karen is also an author and a Certified Humane Educator who, for the past 14 years, has given presentations to thousands of elementary school children and has helped them learn how to treat animals with love and respect.

In February, 2013, Karen launched ARF! (Animals + Reading = Fun!), a unique literacy program that gives children from all walks of life an opportunity to improve their reading skills and inspire them to become life-long readers by reading aloud to specially trained therapy dogs.

Her latest children’s picture book is Animals Have Feelings, Too! Exploring Emotions From A to Z.

For More Information:
Visit Karen Lee Stevens’ website.
Connect with Karen on Facebook and Twitter.
Contact Karen.

About the Book:
Title: Animals Have Feelings, Too!: Exploring Emotions From A to Z
Author: Karen Lee Stevens
Publisher: All for Animals
Pages: 32
Genre: Children’s Picture Book

Filled with humor and whimsical illustrations, this enchanting and educational A to Z guide takes young readers on a journey through the alphabet with a lovable Labrador retriever named Sandy, who shows kids that animals and people share many of the same feelings. From A is for Affectionate to Z is for Zonked, Animals Have Feelings, Too! helps children to understand and express their feelings and to treat animals with kindness and respect.

For More Information:
Animals Have Feelings, Too!: Exploring Emotions From A to Z is available at Amazon.
Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.

Book Excerpt:

Hi Kids,

My name is Sandy and I’m a yellow Labrador retriever. Most of the time, I’m a happy-go-lucky pup, but once in awhile, I feel lonely or grumpy, too. Just like you, I experience lots of different emotions (that’s a BIG word for feelings).

When I’m happy, I wag my tail and let out a soft ruff-ruff-ruff as if to say Let’s play!  When I’m annoyed or frightened, I may grumble and growl, meaning Back off, buddy! Stay away!

My feline friend, Willow, likes to remind me that I’m not perfect, but I love her anyhow.  And that’s why I’ve asked her to help me introduce you to my very favorite feeling words. I hope you’ll share them with your human family and, of course, your furry and feathered friends!

Love,
Sandy

The Prince Who Was Just Himself ~ Review

The Prince Who Was Just Himself
By Silke Schnee
Illustrations by Heike Sistig

The third prince was a little different than his two older brothers.  He wasn't as quick as they were and he seldom spoke.  But he had a caring and loving heart.  This caring would one day save the kingdom he called home.  Because of his caring he was able to touch the heart of the kingdom's greatest threat - Scarface.

A simple act of compassion can touch even the hardest heart.  And sometimes the least likely person becomes a hero because he fights with his heart rather than a weapon.

The Prince Who Was Just Himself is a story that was inspired by the author's own son Noah, who, like Prince Noah, was born with Down syndrome.  The greatest lesson to take away from this story is that by being one's self - one person can change the world around them without making an effort to be someone they aren't.

There is also information about Down syndrome found at the back of the book that a parent or teacher can use to answer any questions that might arise after reading this story.

I was provided a copy of this book by Handlebar in exchange for my honest review.


About the Book

 

The royal couple is looking forward to their third child. "He looks a little different," muses the king at Prince Noah's arrival. "He is not like the others," agrees the queen. Soon they notice what a very special person he is, even though he can't do everything his brothers can. 

When the youngest prince disarms the cruel knight Scarface, the nation's most dreaded enemy, with an act of compassion, everyone finally realizes how good it is that each person is unique. 

This delightfully illustrated fairy tale for children three years and older instills appreciation for children with Down syndrome and other developmental challenges, making it a valuable aid for teaching tolerance in the home or classroom. 

The author is Silke Schnee, who is a journalist and the mother of a child with Down syndrome. This book has wonderful insights into the joy children with disabilities can bring those around them. 

What Others Are Saying 

"A gentle fairy tale about a young prince with Down syndrome who saves his kingdom from a menacing knight.... [It] offers a special needs child in a positive, starring role and can be read simply as a satisfying fairy tale....The author, herself the mother of a child with Down syndrome, and the illustrator ably introduce a difficult subject in a fictional context with a light, sure touch." --Kirkus Reviews 

Your Core ~ Review

Your Core
By Callie Grant
Illustrated by Missi Jay

Everyone and everything has a core.  This delightfully illustrated board book will take young readers on a journey of discovery.  What does it mean to have a core and how does the human core differ from that of an apple or the Earth?

Recommended for ages 0 - 5, you can introduce the spiritual aspects of God at the earliest possible age.  Take this journey together with your little one today and lay a foundation on which to build.

I was provided a copy of this book by the author though TBCN/Bookfun in exchange for my honest review.


ABOUT THE BOOK: (22 pages)
Balls have a core. Apples do, too. The Earth has a core. So do you! Everyone has an inner place made by God for welcoming Him and meeting with Him. Graham Blanchard’s newest Absorb book, inspired by Ephesians 3:14-19, appeals to the youngest readers with simple text and engaging scenes to convey an often difficult concept to grasp—even for many adults. In the Graham Blanchard book collection, Absorb books connect information about God with a child’s inner life. Children assimilate on a personal level who God is and how they are made to be with Him, trust Him and love Him.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Callie Grant founded Graham Blanchard to create children's books for growing up in God, by working with an extensive network of artists, parents, pastors, teachers, and children. The company is the culmination of her experience in the publishing industry paired with a strong calling to help families know God's love and nurture their faith through reading together. Her previous titles, under the name Callie Gregory, include Jeeves, I'm Bored: 25 Internet Adventures for Kids, and Jeeves, I Need Help: Tips and Tricks for Kids on the Net. For more information about Grant and Graham Blanchard, visit grahamblanchard.com

Kika the Upside-down Girl ~ Review and Giveaway

Kika the Upside-Down Girl
By Jessica Tudos

     Kids like me,
             love to be free,
                     upside-down,
                              filled with glee!

Kika is alone in her love of doing everything upside-down. Her family and friends just don't understand this passion she has. If only she could find kids who feel the same way.

This Kika's world, a world she likes seeing while hanging upside-down or walking on her hands.  Kika's joy is delightfully illustrated as is her parent's concerns over her unusual daily routine.

When Kika feels alone one feels her sorrow in the illustration is which she is curled up on her bed.  Children who have a passion for dangling from a tree, walking on their hands, doing flips, and tumbling will LOVE this book.

This book is perfect for the little gymnast in your life.  This would also be a perfect story hour book to share at a local school, library, or early literacy program.  The colorful images portray the mood and pacing making it easy for children to follow along as the story is read out loud.

I was provided a copy of this book through iRead Book Tours in exchange for my honest review and tour participation.

Book Description:

Kika always seems to accomplish things differently than others and tends to get into trouble for it. She reminds us that choosing to be different is more than okay, and finding others to join in her upside down adventures makes her heart feel huge - especially when it involves somersaults, vaults, flips and kips! Join Kika, a girl who loves living upside down in a right side up world, on her unique journey to a fliptastic world! Kika reminds us that choosing to be different is more than okay, and finding others to join in her upside down adventures feels fliptastic - especially when it involves somersaults, vaults, flips and kips in the Gymnastics Emporium!

Author's Bio:

Olympic gymnast turned author, motivational speaker and experiential educator Jessica Tudos (JessicaTudos.com) is on a mission to empower kids, youth and adults to develop the confidence and resiliency required to lead active, healthy and creative lives. In organizations around the world, Jessica empowers audiences through engaging stories, insights and reflections drawn from her upside down life, including her Olympic gymnastics adventures. Jessica is a sought after speaker, facilitator and professor in experiential education, physical literacy, leadership and elite sports.

Connect with Jessica:  Website  ~   Twitter  ~   Facebook

Where to buy the book:

 Amazon    Chapters-Indigo    Barnes and Noble

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Let There Be Light ~ Review

Let There Be Light
By Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Illustrated by Nancy Tillman

Share with your little one how God created the world around them out of His love.  Let There Be Light is a retelling of Creation that will engage and share the wonder with young readers (or listeners).  

Each day is beautifully illustrated so that each layer of Creation is visually expressed adding meaning to the actions that are portrayed by word.   

The beauty, perfection, and peaceful harmony of God's Creation is observed on the sixth day when animals and humans were spoken into existence. 

I love the joy that is expressed in God's reaction to His Creation and enjoyment He took in enjoying it on the seventh day.  This is sure to become a favorite book with the little one's in your life.  This would also be a welcome addition to a Children's Church/Nursery program.

With Christmas just around the corner this would be a lovely gift even for a little one who is soon to be expected or a special little someone who likes to cuddle up on your lap for a story before bed.  The illustrations are lovely and just add to the whole delightfully experience.

I was provided a copy of this book through the BookLook blogger program in exchange for my honest review.    

Book Description

A boardbook edition of the popular Let There Be Light, the story of Creation from Nobel Peace Prize winner, bestselling author, and cultural icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu paired with Nancy Tillman, the phenomenally successful New York Times bestselling children’s author/illustrator of On the Night You Were Born.

Now available as a board book, Let There Be Light combines the love and warmth of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu with the extraordinary talents of bestselling illustrator Nancy Tillman. This retelling of the biblical story of creation vividly portrays the wonder and beauty of God’s creation on each of the seven days. Using Archbishop Tutu’s lyrical text from the* Children of God Storybook Bible* and Tillman’s remarkable illustrations, this popular book brings the story of creation to life for readers young and old.

About the Authors

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He is the author of numerous books including the Children of God Storybook Bible, God’s Dream, and Desmond and the Very Mean Word. From 2007 to 2013, Tutu was the founding Chair of the Elders, a group of global leaders who are working to promote the shared interests of humanity. In 2013, he received the Templeton Prize for advancing spiritual progress in the world. He lives in South Africa with his wife, Leah. They have four children and seven grandchildren.

Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture book On the Night You Were Born; its companion journal, The Wonder of You; The Spirit of Christmas; and the New York Times bestsellers Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You and The Crown on Your Head. She also created the mischievous cat Tumford fromTumford the Terrible and Tumford’s Rude Noises, and illustrated It’s Time to Sleep, My Love, by Eric Metaxas.

Who is Jesus? ~ Review

Who is Jesus?
By MaryAnn Diorio
Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle

If you have kids in your life you know they ask questions.  And invariably they will one day ask you questions about Jesus and who he is.  Will you know how to answer?  Who is Jesus? will help you answer these questions.

We all have questions about whether Jesus can love us when we mess up or if illness is from Jesus. Who is Jesus? offers us assurances about Jesus and his love.  And we are reminded that Jesus is God!

The colorful illustrations are wonderful additions to this story and add to it's charm.  This would be a welcome addition to any church or home library.  This would be an excellent gift for any Sunday School/Children's Church teacher.

I was provided a digital proof of this book by the author through TBCN/BookFun in exchange for my honest review.


About the Book:

Does Jesus give tummy aches when you’re bad?” “Does he get mad at you when you’re naughty?” “Does he laugh at you when you fall down?”

Award-winning children’s author Mary Ann Diorio, who holds a doctorate of philosophy, draws on her experience as a mother, grandmother and teacher to tackle these tough questions in a heartwarming way in her new children’s book, “Who is Jesus?”

Helping parents, grandparents and caregivers answer many questions kids ask, “Who Is Jesus?” is a delightful and uplifting read that helps children come to know Jesus as love personified and as someone who cares about them and loves them with a perfect love.

“Children ask tough questions that can be particularly challenging to answer,” Diorio says. “Questions like, ‘Does Jesus love me when I mess up?’ and ‘Did God make me sick?’ The goal of this book is to help answer these questions from the truth of Scripture, presented in an engaging and relatable way that young toddlers can understand.”

Guess Who Noah's Boat ~ Review

Guess Who Noah's Boat
By Matt Mitter 
Illustrated by Ela Jarzabek

Guess Who Noah's Boat is a cute and fun book that will enthrall even the most reluctant young reader starting with the cover.  Little fold-over flaps make for a fun interactive reading experience as you let your little readers guess who or what is hidden from view.

Enjoy learning about Noah's ark with this delightful and fun book.

This is a perfect book for children's church, Sunday school, and early literacy programs.  Looking for a gift for Christmas or a birthday?  This would be a well-loved and cherished gift around which memories would be created.

I was provided a copy of this book through Kregel's blogger program in exchange for my honest review and tour participation.
 

 About the book:

Children will love this interactive new telling of the Noah's ark story. With fun, rhyming text, each spread asks kids to guess which animal is heading toward the ark. The answer is revealed under the cleverly designed flap. With eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-understand text, Guess Who Noah's Boat is sure to become a favorite.

Noah - A Wordless Picture Book ~ Review

Noah
A Wordless Picture Book
By Mark Ludy

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well Noah is a book filled with pictures and no words.  The pictures tell the story of Noah and the message he received from God directing him to build a large ship.

The pictures will capture the attention of the youngest "reader" from the opening page.  This is the perfect book to accompany a reading of Noah from the Bible.

Journey with Noah as he follows God's direction building the ark, bringing the animals aboard, and living aboard the ship as the world he knew was remade.

Share Noah with the little ones in your life.  This would be a lovely gift for a new baby, a baptism/dedication, birthday or Christmas.

I was provided a copy of this book through Handlebar in exchange for my honest review.


About the Book:


A hundred years before the Great Flood, a man named Noah came home talking crazy. God wanted him to build the biggest ship the world had ever seen. The future of humanity depended on it. How would his wife respond? What would the neighbors think? Was it even feasible?

This lavish re-imagining of one of the greatest stories of all time will fascinate children and adults alike. Nuanced and playful, yet meticulous in following the biblical narrative, Mark Ludy's world-class art digs deeper than the Sunday-school tale of cuddly animals, exploring Noah's relationship with his family, the natural world, God--and a formidable engineering challenge. Immerse yourself in this stunning wordless epic.

Whatever your age, you'll never read this story in the same way again.