Here is a new book for our younger readers that is sure to be a hit with sports readers. It is the story of a young boy who wants nothing more than to play football. However, the book portrays in a very realistic way that there are obstacles to playing sports and you need to work hard to overcome them. The Little Linebacker is a short, fun read but excels in displaying the importance of determination! Authors, Stephen Tulloch and Maria Dismondy have created fabulous resources for teachers and parents alike to share with their children around the story.
*I was sent a copy of the book for an honest review on my blog.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Monday, May 16, 2016
Crossway's Family Devotional Bible
I am a BIG fan of the ESV edition of the Bible. So when I saw there was a Family Devotional Bible in ESV, I was pretty excited! This Family Bible is going to be a family favorite! The layout is fabulous - you read your entry for each day, and it tells you which page to go to to find the next devotional entry. The pictures are reminiscent of ones I had in a Bible growing up and I remember them fondly - they are Bible-time-ish and add so much to this lovely Bible. The questions can be easy for our younger ones to answer but they also have some probing questions that will challenge our little ones to think beyond simple answers and use some application skills. DO NOT miss the maps in this edition either - they are very kid-friendly and easy to read.
I think this would make a great gift for young families or baby showers - it will be a family treasure!
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I think this would make a great gift for young families or baby showers - it will be a family treasure!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Adverting."
Saturday, May 14, 2016
The League and the Lantern
Are you looking for a new read for your middle school readers? I may have been introduced to JUST the thing! Brian Wells' brand new novel, The League and the Lantern, is sure to capture readers - boys and girls alike. This is a riveting, fast-paced novel that starts with a seventh-grade sleepover gone bad and how Jake and his friends must figure out a mystery dating back to the Civil War. I thought this was fabulous! It will be one I recommend to my boy readers who are struggling to find a good read - but also to girls who just want a fast-paced mystery. It is clean and one they will be able to conquer.
It is also an amazing kick-starter campaign story that reached it's $10,000 goal in under four hours! That says a lot about this book and the need for it! Another thing I so loved about this story and author is that for every book ordered off of their website, LeagueandLantern.com, a hardcover book will also be donated to a child who could otherwise not afford one - all affirming the book's goal to show kids lessons in mercy, compassion, and charity through the story.
Do not miss this new novel - aimed at middle school readers - but one that will resonate with SO many readers!
*I was sent a copy of the book by the publisher for an honest review on my blog.
It is also an amazing kick-starter campaign story that reached it's $10,000 goal in under four hours! That says a lot about this book and the need for it! Another thing I so loved about this story and author is that for every book ordered off of their website, LeagueandLantern.com, a hardcover book will also be donated to a child who could otherwise not afford one - all affirming the book's goal to show kids lessons in mercy, compassion, and charity through the story.
Do not miss this new novel - aimed at middle school readers - but one that will resonate with SO many readers!
*I was sent a copy of the book by the publisher for an honest review on my blog.
Thursday, May 05, 2016
Hunting Hope
Sometimes you just find a book that resonates with every part of you - Hunting Hope did just that with me. Nika Maples has written a book that captures the essence of hurt and hope from that hurt. Nika knows - she has dealt with lupus and a brainstem stroke that left her paralyzed at the age of 20. She has seen God work through her hurt and others' as well and she has found hope in the journey and wants to share that with her readers. The book is short and the chapters are wonderful for reading in small sittings. Be encouraged and inspired by her words!
At twenty, Nika Maples learned that when hope was all she had, she claimed it boldly while defying all odds to recover from a devastating stroke. The lessons from that struggle are powerful and universal, and she shares those lessons in her new book, Hunting Hope. Doctors warned that she had as little as 48 hours to live, and—if she lived at all—she would never walk or talk again. There was no hope on the horizon. So Nika started to hunt for it. Today, she not only walks, but she speaks to audiences everywhere about the power of hunting hope when a situation appears hopeless. She says hope remains camouflaged in the daily mundane. If we are not looking for it, we will miss it, though it is right before our eyes.
Celebrate the release of Hunting Hope with a $200 Getaway Giveaway (details below) and a live webcast with Nika on May 26!
One grand prize winner will receive:
At twenty, Nika Maples learned that when hope was all she had, she claimed it boldly while defying all odds to recover from a devastating stroke. The lessons from that struggle are powerful and universal, and she shares those lessons in her new book, Hunting Hope. Doctors warned that she had as little as 48 hours to live, and—if she lived at all—she would never walk or talk again. There was no hope on the horizon. So Nika started to hunt for it. Today, she not only walks, but she speaks to audiences everywhere about the power of hunting hope when a situation appears hopeless. She says hope remains camouflaged in the daily mundane. If we are not looking for it, we will miss it, though it is right before our eyes.
Celebrate the release of Hunting Hope with a $200 Getaway Giveaway (details below) and a live webcast with Nika on May 26!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- One copy of Hunting Hope
- A $200 Hilton gift card to give a hope hunter the chance to rest
RSVP today and spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or PINTEREST and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 26th!
*I was sent a copy for review purposes by the publisher for an honest review on my blog.
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