Mick's Picks
Other Christian children's literature is hard to find. I created this section of the website to showcase all the other author's who are trying to serve the Lord through writing for children. I have taken the time to read each book before posting it on this page. If you are an author who would like me to review your Christian childrens book, please contact me.
Under The Eye Of The Magpie
By Alice E. Smith
A Fun Mystery!
This a fun and educational book for kids. The story is set in Korea and is centered around school kids that solve a crime spree in their area. Throughout the book the reader is treated to some fun data about Korea and it's culture.
I appreciate the way Alice E. Smith sees the world through the eyes of the children. She really captures their simplicity and the way they are awestruck by the world around them. Being an educator in Korea really helped her to develop a story that educates as well as entertains.
Alice is well-traveled so I hope to read more stories about other kids throughout the world!
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: September 3, 2010
Pearls, Diamonds, and Old Bone Buttons
Poetry by Sandra Manning
The name of this book of poetry really says it all. From historical reflections to powerful emotions, Sandra really brings you into her world. The inner thoughts of this poet can be captivating, powerful, and even amusing. I appreciate poetry that bypasses the fluff and within moments, transports me into the poets snapshot of time and feeling.
My favorite poem in this book is "Mothers Hands". It is a beautiful way to think about the influence of your mother and how she is still part of you today. I strongly believe that everyone has an influence on the others around them, and I appreciate that in this poem. What you do means something, your influence can effect future generations, whether good or bad. So be good.
There are also fun poems like Game Cat where Sandra uses her skills at wordplay. Then there is "Time of the Singing Birds", which is about renewal and having a thankful spirit to God. Although the book not all about Christian poetry, it is a book by a Christian poet, who is not afraid to be bold for her love of Jesus Christ. I love spiritual testimony in prose. Sometimes the Christian walk is all about the little things in life, and Sandra really captures that.
Protest The Killing is also a powerful poem that exposes the hypocrisy in certain mindsets. Stitch In Time is a great poem that could also have been the title of the book, it really captures the heart of the theme.
This is a great book of poetry that stirs the heart and moves the spirit. Sandra Manning has a down-to-earth way of writing poetry that is not captured by many other poets. Very real, and timeless.
To get a copy of this book write to Sandra Manning at 113 Hill Street, Oscoda, Michigan 48750 or email her at sandilmanning@yahoo.com.
Review date: August 19, 2010
Starlighter: Book I
by Bryan Davis
A new hero has arrived.
Jason Masters is a young man who dreams of adventure. Heroic dreams are in his blood, and when his family uncovers a secret gateway into another world, it's up to him to go through the gate and rescue fellow humans.
Humans have been taken captive and turned into slaves by a planet full of dragons. Some who are evil, but not all...
A beautiful red-haired slave girl named Koren also has dreams, of freedom. But she also has a special gift that makes her valuable and dangerous to the dragons that try to control her, she is a Starlighter.
This is the best Christian fantasy novel I've read in a while and it was hard to put down. Bryan Davis put a lot of care into character development and still had a driving plot and well executed ending. Even the villains, whether dragon or human, had personalities that kept them from being one-dimensional cookie-cutter monsters. I really enjoyed the way the author kept you guessing on whether someone was a hero, a villain, or sometimes both.
I do wish Bryan had emphasized more of the Christian aspect though, I think the Jason Masters character would have been much stronger than that. Also, I hope that they use better cover art in the next book. The cover was kind of generic and looks rushed. I could have literally made this cover in an hour in Photoshop. The story inside the book deserves more than that.
I can't wait for the next book in this series, the originality here is really good and I can't wait to see what else develops.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: August 16, 2010
Toward The Goal: The Kakå Story
by Jeremy V. Jones
This book is the true story of soccer star Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, a.k.a. Kakå. What is unique and interesting about Kakå is his strong Christian faith. Unlike most of today's popular sports figures, he is someone that everyone can look up to. Not that he is perfect, but he tries to live a humble Christian life.
Kakå doesn't pray and ask God to win games, but prays and thanks God for the talent and opportunities that He has given to him. Kakå knows that it still takes hard work on his part to accomplish things, but he truly uplifts the Lord's name whenever he gets the chance.
One highlight is that even though this soccer superstar was rich and famous, he kept his virginity until he married the love of his life. His wife also remained a virgin.
This is a good book for soccer fans. It gives tons of good soccer history info, and even has 'fun facts" at the end of each chapter. This is a good read for any young Christian who is into sports.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: August 16, 2010
Premiere On The Runway
by Melody Carlson
Which is the real reality?
Paige and Erin Forrester are two young ladies with the chance of a lifetime, to star in their own reality TV series about fashion. Paige, the older sister, is way into fashion and the Hollywood scene, while her younger sister is more down-to-earth.
This book is written from the viewpoint of Erin as she tries to keep things together for her family in a spiritual way. Erin is a new Christian and is struggling to be a good testimony to her widowed mother and her starry-eyed sister.
Premiere is a well written book that is aimed at the teenage girl crowd. It shows young girls that it is still possible to find God, even in the world of today. I don't think that this is the main focus, which to me is a let down. Erin's internal struggles with morality is what made this book strong in certain areas.
Melody Carlson understands good character study. Erin plight's are really heart-felt and easily identified with. This also gave me mixed emotions about the characters and their bad choices in boyfriends. It seems the bad choices made by the "bad boyfriends" were easily forgivable while the good choices made by "good male friends" were dismissed by a brush of the hand. I do think this happens a lot in the real world with many young women, they go after the "bad boys". I just don't like that promoted in books. I enjoy the good overcoming the evil in reality or fantasy.
Other than that this book is hard to put down. The book has a feel like a reality television episode, there really is no conclusion, just the end of an episode. Carlson is a good writer, and I think this may be the first book in a series.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: August 7, 2010
Heartless
by Anne Elisabeth Stengl
This fantasy novel is for ages 12 and up. It is the story of Princess Una and her trials of finding the right suitor. The first half of the book is mostly a character study of Una and her brother Felix. They are both fun and interesting characters who are fleshed out really well.
The second half of the book focuses more on adventure, which occurs because of the choices that Una has made. Will she learn that her choices basically outline her destiny? The main suitor in the book is Prince Aethelbald who, is kind of a Christ-like character. He knows the dangers of Una's decisions but carefully and patiently waits until she is ready to choose him.
I really wanted to give this 5 stars because I enjoyed reading it so much and because of it's originality. And at 300+ pages it was not a quick read. But I had to take it down to 4 stars because the more I pondered the story the more I realized that there was no motivation shown by Prince, he just was kind of good for good's sake. The same thing for the Dragon, who was bad because, well, he's a dragon.
I liked that the Prince represented Christ and the Dragon represented the Devil, but it still seemed one dimensional to me.
I can't wait to visit this realm again, and I look forward to more books in the Goldstone Wood series.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: July 23, 2010
Katy's Debate
by Kim Vogel Sawyer
At first I was hesitant about reading this because it is from about a girl who is a Mennonite (for which I know almost nothing about). I didn't think I would be able to identify with the main character. But the character of Katy is very well written and likable. I can see why there is a series of these books about Katy Lambright, she has real emotions and is put is situations that almost all Christians have to deal with at some point.
The highlight of this book is the people in it. The characters are built up, not quickly raced through. Katy's innermost thoughts, sometimes right, and sometimes wrong, help reveal the relationships she has with secondary characters. These secondary characters help give Katy good direction on her behavior when she strays from the Lord. Katy never looks at these people as bad, even though they are opposing her when she's having her trouble in her walk.
It honestly took me about 40 pages before I actually got into the story, but when I did I could not put the book down. I love character studies and sometimes they have a slow start. This development is worth the wait in this book. I was fascinated by Katy's world.
I am by no means a Mennonite, but this has good Christian values that I can support.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 26, 2010
The King Without A Shadow
by R.C. Sproul
Illustrations by Liz Bonham
The more I read books by R.C. Sproul, the more and more impressed I am. He has a wonderful storytelling style that captures the imagination, and keeps the reader focused on the Lord Jesus Christ. I highly recommend any of his books to Christian families looking for something to read to their small children or for the kids to read for themselves when they reach seven or eight.
This story is about a King who is asked a difficult question from a small boy who is a subject in his kingdom. Where do shadows come from? The King is perplexed and seeks answers. On his journey to find out, the king not only discovers why he has a shadow, but he finds there is a King higher than himself that casts no shadow. How? Because this higher King is made of pure Light.
The illustrations are nice and have the old world paint style that is a good representation of the age the story is set in. Liz Bonham did a superb job with the king's expressions, not silly, but spot on.
In my book "Tales of Wordishure" I tried to write in a way that would capture an adults imagination as well as the childrens. R.C. Sproul obviously shares this same idea because the level of emotion in this story kept me wanting to read more. This is a rare multi-age book and it should be on all our shelves.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 23, 2010
Hermie and Friends: Who Is In Charge Anyway?
by Max Lucado
Comprised mostly of older clips from previous DVD's, this is a video about Freddy the Flea and his feelings of importance. He does not understand what role he has in God's Creation. God tells Freddy about made each of the other main characters important and shows him that being a Christian is really about obeying Him.
The lesson about serving God is what made this DVD good. But I must admit, the bad parts of the DVD really stand out also. I know this is for 3 to 5 year olds, but the animation seemed really dated for a new release. Plus, the voice of Flo, played by Vicki Lawrence, was irritating and hard to understand.
The character of Flo also idolized a rock band called the "Water Beatles". I know this was supposed to be a cute reference to the "Beatles", but I thought Christians were supposed to idolize anything but God. Teaching young minds that it's okay to idolize rock musicians was something this video could have been just as funny without.
There were some funny bits, mostly from Hermie, who was voiced with good timing by Tim Conway. But why do Christian movies hire actors who never made a public stand for Christ? Just a thought. Both Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence were on Mama's Family, a show which had some naughty moments.
I was hoping to like this more than I did because I had heard so much about Max Lucado. He is a very popular Christian children's book author. I would like to read some of his books. But Hermie I'm afraid, falls short.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 21, 2010
The Lightlings
by R.C. Sproul
Illustrations by Justin Gerard
I must admit that I did not know what to expect when I read this book. The images of fairie-like creatures on the cover set me back. I am not a big fan of the use of magic or creatures that do not appear in the Bible. But this book quickly explains itself. The creatures come from a child's own imagination of what he thinks the Lightlings might look like. I like this approach, it really helped me get into the mind of little Charlie, who is afraid of the dark.
Charlie's grandfather arrives and is questioned by his grandson about his fear of the dark. His grandfather explains to Charlie an allegorical tale of the Lightlings, who represent fallen man. The Lightlings need their light in order to see and follow the correct path. They only receive their light from the one and only source of pure light in the universe, Jesus Christ.
I have to say the artwork is some of the best I've ever seen. Thoughtful, emotional, and fun. Justin Gerard is a wonderful artist, and almost every drawing in this book could be framed in an art gallery.
The book does use the ESV as a reference for verses. I would recommend getting a King James Version to refer to.
Great book. It has a lot of heart, and adults will enjoy the meaning as well as the artwork.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 9, 2010
The Prince's Poison Cup
by R.C. Sproul
Illustrations by Justin Gerard
Little Ella is sick and must take medicine that tastes horrible. She does not understand how something so horrible can do so much good. It's her kindly old grandfather who helps explain things to her. And the way he does is with a story that helps her understand Christ also.
This approach is what makes this book so wonderful. It is a parable of the first coming of Jesus Christ tied in with struggle with what Ella is going through with her medicine. Will the Prince who was sent by his Father willing to drink from the poison cup that will heal the world?
Yes, I'm glad that He did. And how easy it is to show your child from this how the real story of Christ was so necessary. The Prince's Poison Cup also shows the love that Christ has for His children.
Justin Gerard's artwork is some of the best I've ever seen in a children's book, Christian or secular. The colors, the facial expressions, and balance in the artwork is well thought out and appropriate for the topic.
The book does use the ESV as a reference for verses. I would recommend getting a King James Version to refer to.
I hope R.C. Sproul and Justin Gerard do many more books. This one is truly a blessing.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 9, 2010
The Aedyn Chronicles - Chosen Ones
by Alister McGrath
Illustrations by Voytek Nowakowski
The land of Khemia is self-destructing, so it's people decide to leave in search for a better place. That place is the land of Aedyn. But what awaits them there is far worse…betrayal!
It's been 500 years since the people have become slaves to the 3 wicked rulers, the Wolf, the Leopard, and the Jackal. But not all hope is lost. Prophecies speak of the Fair Ones, who will free the people of Aeydon. Not only that, but there is also a prophecy of a holy Redeemer.
Two young teens, Julia and Peter, are the ones chosen to save the day. They find a gateway from our world to Aedyn through a garden that beckons them to this other world.
Although the adventures in this easy to read book exciting, it is written at a more Christian teen level. The characters are well-rounded, there are even good tension build-ups that keep the reader wondering how things will resolve.
The downside to this book for me is the use of magic. I am not comfortable mixing Christianity and magic at any level so I have to mark this book down a couple of notches for that. A way around this could be miracles or gifts from God.
The illustrations are nice. The have an old-world feel that compliments the book. The also have a hazy look to them that I quite enjoy.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 9, 2010
Let's Have A Daddy Day
by Karen Kingsbury
Illustrations by Dan Andreasen
A wonderful hardcover book that shows how important a daddy is to their sons and daughters. This book is a good reminder that a father is not only there for guidance and strong leadership, but he is fun also.
Dan Andreasen's artwork in this book is soft and friendly. He has an originality that I find truly refreshing. He really captured the feelings of what the author was trying to convey.
This is a great read-aloud for the little ones and a good starter read for those who are just learning.
The only fault with this book is it's lack of Biblical verses for support. I normally wouldn't have a problem with this, but it is touted as a Christian book. The only mention of God is in the dedication. I don't think the book is bad because of this, but I do think it could have been stronger by giving verses that upheld it's principles.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 6, 2010
In The Big Inning - Bible Riddles From The Back Pew
by Mike Thaler
Illustrations by Jared Lee
This is a fun Bible joke book that is not blasphemous. Mike Thaler's sharp wit and wordsmithing help make this book a safe, clean, and humorous read for kids. Some joke in the book make you want to even open your Bible and read the source material again!
Jared Lee's illustrations capture the fun of the jokes and fun for the kids to look at. He has a good Sunday morning comic style that is easily recognizable.
Although this book is meant for kids, I spent a lot of time telling some of these jokes to the adult's at church.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 6, 2010
Vacation Bible Snooze
by Mike Thaler
Illustrations by Jared Lee
There are a lot of kids who think that Vacation Bible School will not be fun. I think because the word "school" is in the name. These kids might want to read this fun and creative book.
Vacation Bible Snooze shows the fun of Vacation Bible School in a truly imaginative way. Mike Thaler's view of the world of VBS is fun and over-ther-top. He has really captured how to entertain kids, seeing the world through their eyes.
Jared Lee's illustrations capture the mood and spirit of the book perfectly. Thanks to his elaborate art style, kid's will want to return to this book over and over again to find all the little things that they missed in previous viewings.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: June 6, 2010
Sammy And His Sheperd: Seeing Jesus in Psalm 23
by Susan Hunt
Illustrations by Cory Godbey
This is a well written book about a sheep named Sammy that shares his testimony with a struggling sheep named Precious. The way Susan Hunt uses sheep as pictures of the Christian walk will really help children to understand the sweet peace that comes through trusting in Christ who is our Sheperd.
The entire book is based on a line by reading of the Lords Prayer and each point is described as the story unfolds. It is really quite emotional. The beautiful illustration by Cory Godbey are a real compliment to what Susan is trying to do. The choice of colors used is amazing in the way that it really captures the mood. Soft yet descriptive.
The book uses the ESV version of the Bible instead of the King James, but you can always go to the King James for the correct meaning.
It is hard not to feel for the sheep named Precious as she, like most new Christians, learns not to trust in her fears. She must now trust her faithful Sheperd who loves her and protects her, even if she doesn't understand what He is trying to do at the time.
I would recommend this book for children of all ages. The lessons from this book are top-notch and I want this book in our children's ministry.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: May 31, 2010
The Guardian's Passion - Battles Against The Northern Chronicles
by Amber H. Royce
If you are like I am, and enjoy stories of knights, swordplay, and Christian adventure, I think you'll really enjoy this book. It is the story of a young girl named Hedira, who becomes the Guardian of the Kingdom of Talidon.
Her journey to become the Guardian is not so easy, so she doesn't even realize that she is the rightful heir to the position! Not only that, but the kingdom has now been broken up and needs restoration. The adventure begins when fellow adventurer's, help her find out who she is and what she has to do.
Hedira puts her trust in the Lord to guide her throughout her journey. This is refreshing to read about and it helps to emphasize how important it is to us to trust the Lord in our own lives. The bravery of Hedira, and even her sorrows, touch your heart and help you feel for her situation.
The book is written for teens and above, little ones might find the names difficult. I really enjoyed how the characters were down-to-earth and not Hollywood over-the-top stereotypes. Just when I thought I would predict what would happen, the story changed direction.
It is refreshing to read a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and doesn't have to do it using "shock" tactics or immoral character behavior. It's a beautifully written tale and I can't wait to read more in the series.
This book should be available to order at any local Christian bookstore, Amazon.com, or Barnesandnoble.com
Review date: May 26, 2010
God's Promises For Boys
by Jack Countryman & Amy Parker
Illustrations by Richard Watson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
While most Christian children's books focus on telling stories, whether fact or fiction, this one immediately sets itself apart. God's Promises For Boys is more of a daily reference book for encouraging the spiritual growth of boys.
The book lists all the possible questions that a boy might have, especially for God, in any given situation. The answers are given with scripture references that the child can read and be encouraged by.
The illustrations by Richard Watson are top-notch and fun. The drawings mostly concentrate around a boy and his dog in the situation mentioned in the question part of this handbook. Children may want to draw pictures of the characters themselves.
The Bible references throughout the book are from the International Children's Bible by Thomas Nelson. I wish they had used the Authorized King James Version, to me, this is the only weakness of the book.
I had a lot of fun going through this book and I'd recommend it for those parents who would like to see their child find answers to their questions by themselves. The answers are aimed more at spiritual growth than that of history.
This small hardcover book is the perfect fit for a child's small hands and growing heart.
This book should be available at any local Christian bookstore.
Review date: May 18, 2010
Helen Lester
by Isabella Alden
Helen is a little girl with whose emotions are carried by the wind. Although she comes from a well-to-do family there is something that is missing. Her attitude and behavior start to change when her grown-up brother, Cleveland, moves back home.
Cleveland changed quite a bit when he was away. Salvation does that to a man. Will his decision to follow Jesus have an effect on the Lester household? All the things that Helen thought were so important are not so anymore.
Set in the mid 1800's, this is a good character story of the different trials and triumph's of the Lester family as Jesus Christ is introduced into their household. What a wonderful transformation occurs and the families children seem to get along much better and learn about wanting to love and follow Christ.
This is an excellent book for 10+year-olds to learn that salvation isn't just accepting Christ, but it is a decision to repent from sin and follow the Savior.I highly recommend this book even for adults.
Helen Lester is available only through www.keepersofthefaith.com.
Review date: May 4, 2010
Tip Lewis and His Lamp
by Isabella Alden
This is one of the most powerful children's books I've ever read concerning the Christian walk and most of all, salvation. The story is about a young troublemaker named Edward "Tip" Lewis.
Tip spends most of his time pulling pranks with his friends and disregarding authority. That is, until a substitute teacher appears in his classroom one day and tells a very motivating story. From that point, Tip's heart begins to change. During this change, Tip discovers many things concerning Christianity.
If you read this book as a Christian, you'll remember the things you thought about as your heart began to change. It helps bring to mind the inward struggles against sins that Jesus Christ helped you conquer.
As a child who is learning about Christ. This book makes things very clear on why one would want to forsake the world and travel the narrow road. I think children, especially boy's, will really identify with Tip.
Tip Lewis and His Lamp reminds me of a Christian version of Tom Sawyer, if Tom Sawyer's heart changed and he had gotten saved. This book is set in the mid 1800's, but I think kid's between the ages of 11 and 16 will still identify with Tip. This book is 191 pages, and is the perfect story for kid's struggling to understand the Christian walk.
I recommend this book for adults to read as well. There were parts that had me under conviction and motivated me to want to behave more like Tip. This is a must have for every Christian library.
This book is only available at www.keepersofthefaith.com.
Review date: May 3, 2010
Mighty Acts Of God - A Family Bible Story Book
by Starr Meade - Illustrations by Tim O' Conner
A Perfect Sunday School Book!
If you are looking for a book to perfectly compliment your kid's Sunday school class, Starr Meade has written it. Mighty Acts of God has 90 of the best known Bible stories and break them down into digestible pieces that the smaller kids can grasp.
It covers the points of the stories and how they apply to the lives of the young Christian as they find their way to the Lord.
The stories are taken from the Bible, but the author has taken time to point out things that will stimulate discussion from the children. This is really the strong point of the book. Many questions will arise, whether in Sunday school, or in your personal study time with your child. This book can also answer some of those questions. It even reminded me of a few things that I had forgotten!
The illustrations in the book by Tim O'Connor are well-done and capture the scene's being described perfectly. Tim has a very Disney-ish style, it reminds me of the artwork for Aladdin. The facial expressions of the characters really communicated with me, and that is sometimes lost in other children's literature.
This book accomplishes what it set out to do. Teach the Bible and reach kids.
Mighty Acts Of God can be purchased through www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com
Review Date: April 4, 2010
Johnny Rocket - Surprise Return to South Middle School Review
by Matthew Botsford
A Space Hero Returns To Earth...In Time For School!
It seems odd doing a review of Johnny Rocket book II because I never read Johnny Rocket and His Comrades In The Faith. It was not hard to pick up the story though, Matthew Botsford carefully describes the main characters and their motivations so it's easy just to dive right in.
This book is written more for pre-teens, I think smaller kids would struggle with the tech terms and alien names, such as his companion Vasgus and Johnny Rocket's ship, the Regatta.
Johnny and his companions are returning from their last mission, go back to school, and don't even realize that Rebecca Sage is out to sabotage their ship and teach Johnny Rocket a lesson. The adventure unfolds as Rebecca sneaks aboard the Regatta and discovers more than she had bargained for.
Johnny Rocket emphasizes solutions through Christian faith and practice. This is so rare in this genre these days. It's nice to see how someone who trusts in the Lord would try to respond in a science fiction type dilemma.
Johnny Rocket - Surprise Return to South Middle School can be purchased through www.amazon.com
Review Date: March 19, 2010
Full Moon Rising by Kristi and T. Lively Fluharty
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the moon and how he is full of pride and vanity. He believes he is the greatest source of light...until he meets the sun. The lesson taught is that the child learns to be grateful for their blessings and not try to be prideful. The book concludes by showing a child in prayer, thanking God for all the joy and grace He gives.
Full Moon Rising will captivate your children and make them want you to read it to them again and again. The author and illustrator did a great job working together, even hiding little details in the drawings that you might not catch at first.
This 32-page book is from Crossway Books and is a must have for your Christian children's book library.
Visit the website at: www.fullmoonrising.com or www.crossway.org
Review date: March 12, 2010
Henrietta's Hope by Barbara Hagler
This fun children's book tells the story of a hen with a crooked beak who wishes she could be like all the other chickens. As the story unfolds, Henrietta learns valuable lessons about herself and why she is a special creation by God.
This is a story that will help children understand that we are all special, and that sometimes it may take a while before we discover our true hidden talents.
Henrietta's Hope has 28 pages and is fully-illustrated with nice artwork done by Jason Hutton. Small children will enjoy the colorful characters and parents will enjoy the valuable Christian message that is taught.
Although this is a great read aloud book for smaller children, I think one's who are just learning to read will enjoy it as well.
Visit the website at www.livinginhopefarm.com
Review date: March 8, 2010
Christian Book Notes by Terry Delaney
This is another place to get reviews of Christian Children's Books. Terry takes his time giving every book a well thought out review. It is an excellent resource for us who are constantly searching for literature that is appropriate for our little ones. CBN even has an RSS feed so you can stay updated on when a new review is out.
Visit Terry Delany's website at: http://christianbooknotes.com/category/children/
Creation Inspiration by Cheryl Pickett
If you are looking for a book that helps teach children about animals, this is the book that I think you will find most inspiring. Christians will love the approach that Cheryl has taken to writing about God's wonderful creatures. Each of the animals described teach us a valuable lesson about God and our Christian walk with Him.
The book also has fun activities to do and even shares some easy recipes for the kids help with. It is more than just a book about animals, it is an uplifting approach to teaching children about God. I believe you will come back to read this again and again. Creation Inspirations is a must have for Christian parents, and will make a great science book for kids to read in their home or sunday school class, and even for those coming home from public school. Click here to purchase Creation Inspirations.
Review date: February 7, 2010