The Bible and Me ~ Stories with a message to live by Retold by Lois Rock; Illustrated by Alida Massari

Age Range: 5 - 8 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Lion Hudson (August 1, 2016)
ISBN-10: 0745964958
ISBN-13: 978-0745964959

Synopsis

(from Amazon)

Thoughtfully retold, The Bible and Me begins with the faith stories of the Old Testament that tell of God’s unfailing love. The New Testament describes the coming of God’s son Jesus Christ, who by his life and teaching showed how all people could be reconciled to God.The stories of Jesus’ friends and followers are that of their faith, hope, and love. Each story ends with a prayer, psalm, or passage for reflection. 

 

The Bible and Me is a wonderful retelling of Biblical stories for children. The stories are well written and  engaging. The illustrations are beautifully drawn and quite captivating with their gorgeous array of colors.

This book would be a wonderful addition for read aloud bedtime stories, devotions, family time and/or self-reading time for older children!

5 Stars

Thank you to Kregel Publishing for the free gift of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

The Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi

  

• Recommended Age Range: 3 - 7 years
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• Publisher: Kids Can Press (August 1, 2015)
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• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 1771381078
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• ISBN-13: 978-1771381079

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Synopsis

When a young girl named Kikko realizes her father has forgotten the pie he was supposed to bring to Grandma's house, she offers to try and catch him as he makes his way through the woods. 

She hurriedly follows her father's footprints in the snow and happens upon a large house she has never seen before. Curious, Kikko peers through the window, when she is startled by a small lamb wearing a coat and carrying a purse. 

Even more surprising, the lamb speaks, asking her in a kind voice, "Are you here for the tea party?" Suddenly, Kikko realizes her trip through the woods has turned into something magical.

The Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi is a delightful children's book. Though it is marketed  for ages 3-7 years of age, it's story will engage and bring a smile to those reading it as well the the children listening.  

The story is engaging and the open ending of the story will spur a child's creative side with whirlwind thoughts of what really did happen in this story!

The pictures are superbly done,   mostly black and white with intermittent red and yellow color. Children will be captivated by each page as you read them this story or for the older child, as they read it to themselves. 

All in all, this is a wonderful book and one I will be gifting to my friends who have young children or expecting an addition to their family!

5 Stars

Thank you to Kids Can Press and Netgalley for the gift of this book in exchange for an honest review.