Encouragement for Mothers

If I could share one book with you that has been of the most encouragement to me, this book would be it.  Rachel is so real and honest and creative and is the most encouraging woman that I've read lately.  Most of the mothering books frustrate me because it's all about "me time" and really focuses on how I can change my kids.  But you know what?  It's not about me changing my kids.  I mean, yes, my kids do need to change, but in the words of Michael Jackson, "I'm starting with the man in the mirror." 

In order for my kids to change, my attitude towards my kids have to change.  The way I look at the things that my kids do has to change.  For example, chaos seems to surround me when I need to be out the door.  One kid will need his shoes one.  The other will lose their shoes.  Then the first child will drop their water and make a mess.  Then the second child will have a dirty diaper.  It seems like the cycle continues.  All of this builds up until I feel like I'm loosing my mind and I explode.  Rachel shares that if you break it down, it's really not overwhelming when you think about what child individually needs.  So she sets the timer for 20 minutes and knows that in 20 minutes that this chaos will end.  I love it!  This has been the best thing for me.  Making sure that I'm focusing on my heart and my attitude has made a huge difference. 

Attitude is a heart issue.  I want my children to have a heart to obey and a heart to do things willingly and with the right attitude; not whining or complaining.  How can I make sure that my kids have the right attitude about doing things when my attitude towards them can be described as less than stellar at times?  My prayer is that their hearts are turned to God and that they will always restore the fellowship with others when it's broken.  In my mothering, my goal is to address their heart.  So to do that, I need to start with my own heart....and that's not easy.

Book Review: Baby's Little Bible

Small and filled with Bible stories ranging from the Old Testament to the New Testament, this little Bible is perfect for little hands.  Both my 3-year-old and my 1-year-old carry this Bible around and is often the source of many arguments!

I received the pink Bible for girls and it is full of pictures and short sentences, which make it easy to read in the short segments that a child allows.  And priced less than $10, around $8 in most places, it makes it a great book to give for baby showers or birthdays.

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I received this book free from Kregel Publications in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Book Review: The Christmas Shoppe by Melody Carlson

This was my first introduction to Melody Carlson.  I must say that I really enjoy her style of writing, if her books are all written like this one.  When I first started this book, I thought this would be a cute little store that sold Christmas items and that had a happy feel inside of it.  I was surprised when it wasn't what I thought it was!  (The picture on the front of the book also helped me form my opinion about a cute little shop!)

The Christmas Shoppe is a store that looks like a place no one would want to visit.  However, when people went in there, they came out with something far more important than they could ever imagine.  Matilda has a way about her that seems to teach those who enter into her shop what the meaning of Christmas really is. 

This book is a short little book, but it's a great Christmas read.  I would definitely recommend this book as a stocking stuffer or a book for that friend of yours who loves to read!

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I received this book free from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Book Review: The House of Hope by Elisabeth Gifford

This book got me hooked from the name of the book and the picture on the cover to the book's description.  The Hope Foster Home is a foster home that Robyn and Joyce Hill started so that they could take care of the abandoned orphans in China.  Many of them were medically fragile babies that were abandoned because the child would most likely die without treatment.  In fact, some were left to die and they would have had it not been for Robyn and Joyce following the Lord's leading and taking in these children and doing everything within their power to see that the children lived and even went to their forever homes. 

Throughout the book, they share stories about different children.  They share where they came from, how they came to the Hope Foster Home, what surgeries they needed, how the Lord provided, and in many cases, where they are today.  It was a  book that I couldn't put down because of many reasons.  Adoption and taking care of ophans is very biblical and you can't help but see the love of Christ being played out in the lives of everyone at the House of Hope and the love they have for these children that have been left with no one. 

It hasn't all been easy for Robyn and Joyce.  They've had to sacrifice and fight for where they are now.  They've overcome losses and trials, as well.  But one thing they never doubted: God had a purpose for them in China and He was going to use them to carry it out.

This is a book to be enjoyed by everyone.  It will make you fall in love with the children at Hope Foster Home and you will hop online to join their foundation and to become active with their mission.  I'm sure of it!  Oh, and 100% OF THE PROCEEDS OF THIS BOOK GO TO FUND THE WORK AT HOPE FOSTER HOME. HERE IS THE LINK TO THEIR SITE: http://www.hopefosterhome.com/

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Book Review: Remembering Christmas by Dan Walsh

One word can sum up Rick....selfish.  Oh, he works hard...for himself.  He cares for others....when it's convenient.  He doesn't mind being told what to do....as long as it doesn't interfere with his plans.  So you can imagine how things could potentially turn out bad when his mom needs her son to be there for her because her husband, Rick's stepfather, has a stroke.  Did I mention that Rick has never liked his stepfather? 

Well, Rick decides that he should be there for his mom, so has goes and is actually quite supportive of her and stands by her side as she goes through this trial.  As the time goes on, he finds himself staying there longer than he planned and his attitude becomes less happy and joyful.  He helps out at the family bookstore, but too many people that tend to sour his mood come through those doors, which doesn't help his positive outlook on the situation.  How will all of these people, and perhaps a young lady, help him see himself for who he really is and to learn where he came from and about his family?  There's no more running from the past this Christmas.  It's time to deal with those things that he doesn't want to deal with.

This book is a lovely story of loyalty and understanding Christmas in a new way. If you're looking for a Christmas book to read, pick this one up. 

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I received this book free from Revell Publishers, an extension of Baker Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.  You can get this book from any major bookstore.

Book Review: A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander

The setting is the historic Belmont Mansion in Nashville during the 1860s.  (Already, you can see why I bonded with this book!)  This book truly has it all: suspense, deception, and of course, a love story.  when Claire Laurent just wants to be herself, the sweet and kind person that she is, what will happen?  Will she chose to trust the wrong person?  Does she really know who is a fake and who is being real?  Claire really longs to make a difference in the world using her art, but the only way that could even be a possibility is if her past stays hidden and people don't find out about who she really is/was. 

This book is the first in the Belmont Mansion Series.  I loved Tamera's writing and definitely want to keep up with the books that she writes.  I found myself turning page after page long after I should have turned out the lights.  She definitely has a talent to make history into a live, realistic story.

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About the book:

A fake. A forger. More than anything, Claire Laurent longs for the chance to live an authentic life, to become the woman she wants to be. And she'll be given that choice. But will it come at too costly a price? Claire Laurent's greatest aspiration is to paint something that will bring her acclaim. Yet her father insists she work as a copyist. A forger. When she's forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville only a year after the War Between the States has ended, her path collides with attorney Sutton Monroe. She considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. But after he later refuses to come to her aid, Claire fears she's sorely misjudged the man. Finding herself among the elite of Nashville's society, Claire believes her dream to create a lasting impression in the world of art is within reach--but only if her fraudulent past remains hidden. The Federal Army has destroyed Sutton's home and confiscated his land, and threatens to destroy his family's honor. His determination to reclaim what belongs to him and to right a grievous wrong reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined--as well as the woman he loves.Set at Nashville's historic Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. Adelicia Acklen, A Lasting Impression is a sweeping love story about a nation mending after war, the redemption of those wounded, and the courage of a man and woman to see themselves--and each other--for who they really are.

About Tamera :

Tamera Alexander is a best-selling novelist whose deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers. Having lived in Colorado for seventeen years, she and her husband now make their home in Nashville Tennessee, along with their two adult children who live near by. And don't forget Jack, their precious--and precocious--silky terrier.

For more information please visit www.tameraalexander.com

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Book Review: Dry As Rain by Gina Holmes

Kyra has just found out that her husband, Eric, has not honored his marriage vows that he had made on their wedding day, or so she thinks.  She has found an email on Eric's computer from a very attractive coworker that hints that something might be going on.  Eric promises that nothing has happened, but Kyra doesn't believe him and kicks him out.

Kyra ends up in an accident where she loses some of her memory.  When Eric hears about this, he thinks that perhaps a miracle has happened in one sense.  If Kyra has no memory, then perhaps she won't remember why she was so mad at Eric.  However, what happens if her memory comes back?  That's the nagging thought that Eric can't get out of his head.  What choice will he make when it comes to telling her?  What really happened with his coworker? 

I haven't read Holmes' first book, but I definitely want to read it now that I've read this.  Holmes has a wonderful way with words and is quite a talented writer.  She doesn't shy away from those difficult and ugly things that we see in marriages today.

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I received this book free from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Book Review: Never the Bride by Cheryl McKay and Rene Gutteridge

I've got a new favorite chick flick!  Based on Cheryl McKay's screenplay, Rene Gutteridge turned it into a delightful book that had me laughing.  When I saw that Kristin Billerbeck wrote a review on this book, I knew that I would like it.  Based on real life and real pain and real emotions, readers can all relate to the setting of this book.

Jessie Stone finds herself on the side of the road trying to change a tire.  She becomes frustrated with the fact that there's no man in her life who can help her do the things that come easily for a man.  After trying all of the "modern" ways of dating, Stone comes to the realization that God may have different plans for her.  What are they?  Will she be able to accept His plans over hers.  What if she doesn't really like God's plan?

I will warn you that this book isn't your traditional Christian book.  Some books tend to lean towards "the perfect life."  This book highlights some real issues and real problems people face.  God is apparent throughout the book, but it may be a little uncomfortable for those who like lovey circumstances tied in a bow instead of real life.

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I received this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Book Review: The Three Trees by Elena Pasquali

I have always enjoyed this children's book from the time I first read it as a child and even now as I am reading it to my own children. 

The Three Trees is a traditional folktale that talks about, of course, three trees.  Two trees want to be cut down and made into something great.  The other tree doesn't want to be touched.  It just wants to continue growing and pointing to heaven.

Years later, all the trees get cut down and are used for a purpose that was not what they were hoping for.  I can't really tell you anymore or I'll spoil the book!  The illustrations throughout this book are beautiful.  They are very appealing to the eye and isn't crowding the pages.

If you have children, this would make a great stocking stuffer or present for any child who likes to read or be read to.  It also opens the door for some questions to be asked from your children, which I always welcome that.

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I received this book free from Kregel Publications in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Book Review: Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker

The second book in the Emma Rae Creation series, Always the Wedding Planner Never the Bride is a book for any girl.  If you are looking for a book full of humor, pick up this book.  I found myself laughing and enjoying the romance that filled these pages.  It's also full of wedding tips and recipes.  I definitely want to try a few o the recipes that are included.  They just sounded good!

Sherilyn is a wedding planner who is engaged to a man that she's only known for a few months.  They move to Atlanta where Andy works at a sports medicine hospital and Sherilyn takes the job as a wedding planner where she is helping everyone else but herself plan their weddings.  Her mother-in-law doesn't like her and she has trouble with her wedding dress.  Oh, and did she just happen to not inform Andy of her past?  How will Andy's ex-girlfriend respond when she finds out that Andy is back in Atlanta for good?

I'm going to have to check out the first one in the series now and am looking for the third book.

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About the Book:

As a wedding planner, you'd think she would have the perfect wedding experience... Sherilyn Caine has left Chicago behind to marry Andrew Drummond IV, an Atlanta native with a family name that tops all the social registers. Landing the job as The Tanglewood’s wedding planner is a piece of cake for someone with a Type A personality; she’s the perfect fit for a wedding destination hotel known for its attention to even the tiniest details.

But when everything else is going along swimmingly, why are her own wedding plans drowning right before her eyes? One way or the other, Sherilyn is determined to make this wedding work—until the latest development threatens to call the whole thing off. Is it possible that Sherilyn is allergic to her fiance? For more than a decade, Sandra D. Brickerlived in Los Angeles and, while writing in every spare moment, worked as a personal assistant and publicist to some of daytime television's hottest stars. Since then she has written three novels for middle-grade readers and several romance novels, including unWANTED: Husband, Change of Heart, Sins of the Past, Wish I Weren't Here, Love Finds You inSnowball, Arkansas and The Big 5-0h!. Visit Sandra on the web at www.sandradbricker.com.

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I received this book free from NetGalley and from Abingdon Press Publishers in exchange for my review of this book.

Book Review: Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent

I'll be honest.  I was doubtful of this book.  I honestly didn't know what to think when it first came up on the Booksneeze list of available books.  I let it pass the first time.  However, after my mentor read it, I decided I wanted to read it.  Thankfully, it popped back up on the list and I was able to check it out for myself.  I fell in love with this little boy and his family.  I honestly pray that I never have to go through what his mom and dad went through, but what an encouraging book that reminds me that even if I do, a much better place exists. 

For me, this book reminded me of how wonderful heaven will be.  It will make me not want for the things that I'll leave behind.  After Colton experience an illness that left him with a glimpse of heaven, he came back to life and was able to share with his parents people that no one had ever told him about. 

Whether this book is true or not, I found myself thinking purely about heaven and how awesome it will be when I get there and can see Jesus. 

I would definitely recommend this book for all!  It was very encouraging and reminds you that there is more to this life than what we see here and now.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: I Am In Here by Elizabeth M. Bonker & Virginia G. Breen

Autism.  Most of you who know me know that this is a passion of mine.  I work with many children with autism and am a firm believer that they can do most anything any other person can do.  All that's needed is a little adaptation to help them find their voice and for them to express themselves.  For many, music is a voice for them.  For others, it's poetry, nature, etc.  For Elizabeth, it's poetry.

Elizabeth and her mom co-write this book, which is filled with poetry written by Elizabeth.  Her poetry offers insight into the world of autism that many of us don't get to hear about.  She is a non-verbal girl, but when she gets her letter board, she's an open book.  She shares about how she hates when people stare at her and she wishes people wouldn't.  She talks about how people look at her when her body does things, and she wishes she could stop it but she can't.  She wishes people would respect her and treat her as smart.  (By the way, she has quite an impressive IQ!) 

Elizabeth's mom writes in between Elizabeth's poetry and shares things from her mother's heart.  You can see the persistence in which she has fought for her daughter and the guilt that she has in her heart that she wants to be rid of so badly.  You see her joy when Elizabeth expresses herself and you hear her sadness when people treat her differently or don't want to offer to her what she needs.  You see the difference caring teachers make in a child vs. the ones that think it's more of a burden to work with Elizabeth.

I think that EVERY person should read this book, but especially EVERY therapist, friend, parent, family member of someone who has autism.  You will find yourself tearing up as you read Elizabeth's heart poured out through poetry.  You will also laugh to find out how she runs a hard ship when she is writing her poetry!  Read this book and tell someone else about it.  What an encouraging book for all.  I hope that Elizabeth releases more poetry so that we can all have another collection of her writings and into her world of autism. 

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I received this book free from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Book Review: A Necessary Deception by Laurie Alice Eakes

Lydia feels like she is spending her whole life making up for the mistakes she feels she has made as a wife and even as a daughter. (I think this is the character most women can identify with because we probably all feel like we are disappointing people all of the time when we are really trying our best.) When she gets word that her husband has died but that a Frenchman helped her husband, she seeks him out to obtain his parole. While out for a stroll at her parents house, a stranger meets her on the road and blackmails her, wanting her to introduce his friends to all of the people who present themselves to her house. She could object, but that would mean certain danger for her family and for her. What happens if she obliges? What does this stranger really want and why does the Frenchman present himself to her at her parlor? Will her younger sister fall for the friend of the stranger? If so, what will she tell him? Can Lydia trust the Frenchman and who was her husband, really? This was a different type of book for me than I normally read, but I found that I really did enjoy it. It had suspense, but not enough that made me feel like I needed to turn to the back of the book to see the ending! It had a love story attached, of course, but it was a love story that made sense for the time in history and for the characters. It was a book that was very believable. I can't wait to read book 2 in the series when she finishes it!

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Available October 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 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 Advertising."

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A few posts ago, I revied the book A Confident Heart.  You can see my post here.  I wanted to include a video of the author discussing this book to help you get a good idea of what this book is about and why she wrote it.

Book Review: Reclaiming Lily by Patti Lacy

Ever wonder what some Chinese people go through on a daily basis?  Do we realize the heartache that couples feel when they must give up a child because they can't afford to pay the fines for another child?  The Chang family had to put Lily up for adoption.  Due to the strict Family Planning Law, the couple was forced to give up Lily, who was their fourth child. 

Eager to adopt a child, Gloria and her husband Andrew, a pastor, have chosen to adopt 10-year-old Lily.  Lily's name is changed to Joy and she begins her new life in America.  Joy gives the Powells a run for their money and is completely rebellious and not very fond of Gloria, who does tend to be a bit overprotective. 

Back in China, Joy's sister, Kai Chang, has taken care of her mother who ends up dying from PKD.  Her promise to her mother was that she would find Lily and bring her home to be part of the Chang family again.  Kai, who has become a doctor and studies PKD, has found her sister and family living in Texas.  Kai feels it is urgent to talk to Lily because she's afraid Lily has inherited the PKD disease, as well, since it's genetic. 

Once Kai is reunited with her sister, Joy, Joy just wants to be with her biological family.  You can only imagine the hurt that Gloria and Andrew feels.  However, thanks to Kai, Joy starts treating her adoptive family better and actually forms a much better relationship with Gloria.

How will things turn out for Lily?  In the midst of all of this turmoil and heartbreak, will she turn to the one person who can give her hope?  Does she have PKD and if she does, how will it change her outlook on life?  Will the Powells and Changs actually become friends or will there always be hurt between the two families?

This is a must-read for absolutely anyone who likes a heartwarming story.  This book has so many twists and turns and problems that arise that are similar to what a real family going through this might would face.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on this book if you read it.

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I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and Litfuse. This is my honest opinion and was in no way compensated for this review.

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Book Review: Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble

A friend first suggested Colleen Coble to me and had told me that she was such a great author and that I would enjoy her books.  Intrigued by her recommendation, I went to the bookstore and bought 2 of her books and I can honestly say that my friend was right.  I now have most of her books and not one of them is bad!  When I saw this one come across booksneeze, I made sure to grab it in time.  It was not a waste of my time!

Full of romance and mystery, it leans more to the mystery side than to the romance side.  5 years ago, Eden's daughter was murdered in a kidnapping plot that went wrong.  But wait.  Eden has just found out that perhaps her daughter hasn't died and her husband just might not have signed the divorce papers like he said he did.  Clay has just received a clue that could mean that his daughter didn't really die in the kidnapping plot.  Clay asks Eden to help him and really wants to reconcile their relationship.  Could their relationship possibly stand the ups and downs of a lost daughter?  Will the lost daughter be found?  Who really was murdered?  What will happen when Eden's life is put in danger?

Mystery lovers, check this book out.  You won't be disappointed in any of her books.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 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 Advertising."

Book Review: The Measure of Katie Callaway by Serena Miller

Married to an abusive husband who attempted to kill her, Katie fled Georgia and headed to Michigan with her brother.  Once she's in Michigan, she changes her name and is hired on as a cook in a lumber camp.  Robert, the man who hires her, isn't quite so sure that this beautiful, kind girl will truly be able to hold her own in this camp that is full of harsh conditions and continuous work.  How will Katie be able to hid her past when she starts to feel a deep connection, and quite possibly...love, with the man who hired her.  What happened to her violent husband?  Could her marriage be restored?

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the lumber camps and how the Civil War affected the different parts of the country.  It was an interesting perspective, which made me want to look up some of the history to learn about the lumber camps.  I had honestly never heard of it when talking about the conflict that happened after the Civil War had ended.

This book has it all....danger for those who are thrill seekers and romance for those who like a love story.  Definitely enjoyed my first book by Serena Miller.

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This book was given by Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.  You can find this book at any bookstore. 

Book Review: Just in Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado

Moms, if you're looking for a sweet present for your child that you can read at bedtime, grab this book.  I always buy my child a new book each year for their birthday.  I try to find a book that says how I'm feeling about them that year.  Needless to say, I'm going to have to buy another copy of this book!

Max Lucado talks about how God made us and we are very special to Him.  He then relates it to the relationship between the parent and the child.  He shows the child how a parent's love for their child grows daily.  He ends the book by telling the child that not only is our home a special place for us to live, but so is Heaven, which God created, as well.

I loved the illustrations in this book and thought that it was a beautiful book: both story-wise and illustrations.  Both of my children enjoyed reading this book with us.

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Book Review: Hello, Hollywood by Janice Thompson

Girls, I have another recommendation for you!  You've got to read this book.  It has not only romance, but humor as well.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish and found myself laughing out loud in certain parts.

28-year-old Athena Pappas is the main writer in one of the most popular television sitcom shows, Stars Collide.  Athena is able to be funny, but when the show hires another man, Stephen Cosse, to help write on the show, her job starts to feel a little unsafe.  You see, Stephen is a Vegas comedian....who might be slightly funnier than Athena because it comes a bit more naturally to him than it does to her.  Considering that these two are always focused on the little details, what will happen when these two start to feel attraction towards each other?  Just how far will they go to "script" our their love life?!  You can start to imagine how this might go! 

This is a book that is definitely worth reading.  I'm going to have to go and check out her first book in the series now.

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Available September 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 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 Advertising."

Book Review: The Story of Noah's Ark: Storybook and Wall Clings

This book came just in time for us for our preschool Bible time.  We were studying about Noah's Ark and this book fit perfectly.  They book is very colorful and tells the story of Noah and the Ark and the animals.  I loved the wall clings because it gave something for my son to do while I read and then he was able to retell the story back to me. 

If you have a child in your life, this would make a wonderful present.  The wall clings are moveable and come off the wall easily and never makes a mark.  They fit back on the pages easily as well.  In fact, my son liked putting them back because it was like a puzzle to him...to make sure they were back where they came from!

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I received this book free from Kregel Publications in exchange or my honest opinion.