The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection

Get outside and play with the Berenstain Bears!

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If you've been around here any length of time, you know that we love The Berenstain Bears, so we were excited to add this new book to our collection:

The Berenstain Bears. Let's Go Play Collection

Grace Bible for Kids Review

Dyslexia shouldn’t keep kids from reading the Bible. And now, it doesn’t have to!

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Having taught first and second grade for years, I've observed first-hand what the struggle to read can be like for someone with Dyslexia, so I was super-encouraged to hear of this Bible's focus:

 

Grace Bible for Kids

Her Story, Her Strength by Sarah Parker Rubio

A collection of 50 stories about women of the Bible, showing how God worked in their lives and continues to have a plan and purpose for daughters today.

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The first thing you'll notice about this book is its beautiful, full-color illustrations and accompanying bite-size readings that bring each woman's story to life:

Her Story, Her Strength

Come Home Safe by Brian Buckmire

A gripping YA novel perfect for anyone looking to better understand the sociopolitical climate in America today!

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We don't have much first-hand experience with racial struggles around here, but we love people who do, so I was thankful when this title turned up for review:

Come Home Safe

'Twas the Season of Lent by Glenys Nellist

Explore what the season of Lent is all about and how we can draw closer to God with this thoughtful book!

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We didn't have a single children's book related to Lent (how many are actually out there in the world?), so we were excited when this one showed up on our doorstep:

'Twas the Season of Lent

The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search and Find by Jan & Mike Berenstain

Search & find through your favorite Bible stories with the Berenstain Bears!

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Even though Gv is well past the age of a book like this keeping her interest, I just couldn't resist checking out the latest release from our beloved Berenstain Bears:

The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Search & Find

Walking Grandma Home by Nancy Bo Flood

A sweet picture book that will help children process emotions surrounding loss and grief in a healthy and loving way.

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I'm sure plenty of similar children's books on this subject exist out there, but since we hadn't encountered any yet, I was curious to see what this one was like: 

Walking Grandma Home

The Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book

Instead of an Advent calendar, try something more interactive by working through this fun and faith-filled activity book with your kids this year! 

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We continue to enjoy this storybook Bible because of its fabulous illustrations, so we were excited to see what this new coordinating activity book would be like:

The Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book

The Old Testament Handbook

 A classy volume you'll want to add to your Bible resources shelf!

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I find it hard to turn down a good reference book, so when this showed up at my door, I was anxious to sit down and pour through it:

The Old Testament Handbook

Bryson the Brave Bison, by Nate Davenport & Luke Freshwater

Follow one brave bison as he leads his herd to face & overcome a challenge in this original rhyming picture book! 

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We've always enjoyed encountering bison on our summer road trips, so I figured we'd have fun with this picture book: 

Bryson the Brave Bison

Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens, by Craig Groeschel

Help kids learn practical strategies to free them from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable them to live the life of joy & peace that God intends!

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I feel it's always helpful to exercise mental and emotional muscles along with the physical ones, so I was encouraged to see this title in my latest box of books to review: 

Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens

Managing Your Emojis, by Michelle Nietert & Lynn Cowell

Gives kids tools to help manage their emotions when they start to feel overwhelmed!

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Emotions have always been something we all struggle with, but it seems like wading through the pandemic years has brought even more struggling feelings to the surface. That's why I was excited when this landed on my doorstep: 

Managing Your Emojis

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison, by Raymond Arroyo

Introduce children to the inspiring tale of a larger-than-life personality from history who embodied the words "Never Give Up!"

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This past year's summer road trip included a stop at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, so Gv and I were excited when this book arrived: 

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison

All of Creation, by Betsy Painter

A conservation-focused book to help kids understand God's planet along with activities that can care for it! 

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If you've been here for any length of time, you likely know that we have a great love for the National Park Service (I've even shared all sorts of learning opportunities over here), so along the way, we've gotten quite the "Save Our Planet" education. 

Of course, that education never includes any kind of focus on the Creator, so I was looking forward to seeing what this book added to the conservation conversation (say that 5 times fast!):

All of Creation

Enemies in the Orchard, by Dana Vanderlugt

A gorgeously written historical novel based on true events during WWII.

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About a year ago, a special exhibit at a local museum focused on German POW camps in the area and we were all shocked to discover how many of these existed all over the country. So when this book came across my path, I knew we'd have to read it:

Enemies in the Orchard

The Weekly Prayer Project for Kids, by Molly Hodgin

A year-long guided prayer journal that encourages young readers to talk to God about their blessings, hopes, fears, dreams & more!

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I was excited when I learned that this book would help children 8-12 discover the power of all types of prayer and the impact in has in their lives:

The Weekly Prayer Project for Kids

All I Am, by Caroline Pignat

A Catholic devotional that explores a teen's core needs of belonging, identity, ability, purpose, and security through God's traits in the Bible!

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I get to review a lot of wonderful books in this line of work, but I was especially excited to receive this:

All I Am

Literary Critters, by Sophie Corrigan

Using whimsical art and characters, this fun new book is the perfect introduction to iconic authors for your children!

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I knew the minute I saw the cover that this book would be one I'd totally enjoy:

Literary Critters

God's Creation: Help Tell the Story, illustrated by Joanne Liu

A colorful, fun book about creation that engages kids and helps them better understand God!

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I initially thought this book looked cute, but that I'd be passing it along after I reviewed it. After I cracked it open, I changed my mind:

God's Creation: Help Tell the Story

Let's Learn About The Forest, by Katelyn Van Kooten

An adorable, interactive board book that teaches children more about God's wonderful creatures while honing their powers of detection!

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I've been trying to be more mindful about the book volume in our house and have managed to pass up all the cute board books that I've been asked to review over the past few months, but when I saw this one, I just couldn't resist:

Let's Learn About the Forest