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Swoosh! Splash! Cheer! An array of fascinating birds introduce children to a deeper understanding of Jesus’ words in John 12:44-47 and his call for all to believe in him. This newest book in the beloved Knowing My God series offers an updated look, expanded content, and dazzling full-page photos. This is a  Learn  book, which offers four levels of exploration: a quoted Bible passage, beautiful real-world photographs, supportive captions to relate the passage meaning to a child’s life, and thinking questions to personalize the experience. A parent guide gives tips for involving a baby, toddler, and child. My Review: If you enjoy bright colors then this book is sure to catch your attention.  This new board book is available starting February 1st, 2016 and you can order your copy HERE.   The pages in this book have bright colors paired with nature pictures that are going to capture attention of all ages.  Each page has some scriptures to read ...

Take time to relax, sit back, and meditate on God’s Word. Inside these pages, you’ll find thirty unique and creative illustrations focusing on key verses from the Bible, each offering an opportunity to connect with Scripture while exploring your creativity. Throughout, NIV verses are paired with detailed line art, and each page is printed on high-quality, thick paper stock that won’t bleed through. And when you’re finished coloring with markers, pens, watercolors, or colored pencils, the completed page can be removed, allowing you to display your work for even more daily inspiration. My Review: Coloring is a great pastime when you are a parent since you can enjoy it with your kids.   I color with my kids and with my students at school.   I love many of the scriptures that they included in this book as they are great encourages.    So this book can help you relax but then you can gift it to a friend to encourage them!   I actually gifted the book to ...

Book Description The prophecies of the Bible assure us that God will prevail. The NKJV Prophecy Study Bible, 2015 Edition has hundreds of pages of special features that offer a broad understanding of prophetic themes, salvation, covenants, and other important doctrines of the Christian faith. Features include: Introduction to Bible Prophecy Index to Prophetic Passages Top 20 Questions about Bible Prophecy Diamonds for Daily Living God's Great Promises God's Great Salvation Evidences Spokesmen for God Bible Insights Bible Prophecy Charts Full concordance New King James Version® (NKJV) translation Part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles Prophecy Study Bibles sold to date: Over 250,000 units The New King James Version—More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years My Review: Thanks Booklook program for sending me this book for free in exchange for an honest review.  I first wanted to review this Bible because ...

Book Description What is life? What are we here for? What will bring us true satisfaction and lasting happiness? In this companion to his highly-anticipated new book, Life Is ___, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Judah Smith takes readers on a forty-day devotional journey through Scripture to find the answers to these and others of our deepest questions. In forty daily readings, Judah helps readers understand that the meaning of life is found in loving and being loved, in enjoying God to the fullest, in trusting Him in every moment, and remaining at peace with God, others, and ourselves. This thought-provoking and inspiring collection of meditations is sure to reveal new and illuminating truths about what God intends for every person's life. About the Author Judah Smith is the lead pastor of the City of Church in Seattle, Washington. The City Church is a thriving multisite church noted for its cultural relevance, commitment to biblical integrity and faith, and lo...

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Don’t get so excited, it’s just a joke. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita to borrow a pencil. New from Zonderkidz, here’s a collection of knock-knock jokes that is both hilarious and wholesome.Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids is sure to send every kid you know to his knees in a breath-stealing, side-splitting, uncontrollable fit of giggles. It’s that funny. And with more than 350 jokes, the laughs are sure to never quit. This collection provides fun for the whole family and includes bonus Q& A jokes and riddles too! My Review: We all need a little laughter medicine and my kids have been enjoying the daily laughs from  this book.   I even had some fun and posted a couple of the cold weather jokes on my Facebook page and several people loved them since we were in the negative temperatures the last two weeks.   Knock knock Who's there? Emma Emma who?  Emma bit cold out here, could you let me in? Kno...

Snuggle Time Prayers, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is a perfect bedtime collection of fifteen prayers. This padded cover board book will help children settle down at bedtime and remind them of their blessings as they draw closer to God. My Review: This board book is perfect to jump start your kids prayers life!   There are 15 different prayers to pray with scriptures to back up all 15 prayers.   Some scriptures include Ecclesiastes 3:1- "There is a time for everything" and 1 John 3:1- "See what amazing love the father has given us."   This would be a book that your kids will enjoy reading over and over again and as a parent you will enjoy them learning to pray!   The pictures on this include different animals on each page, each very adorable.   There is also some rhyming in the prayers but not every line so it can be a fun game to play to see who can find the rhyming words.    This book retails for $...

Little One, God Loves You, written by Amy Warren Hilliker and inspired by the New York Times#1bestseller The Purpose-Driven Life, is a cute and cuddly board book that let’s children know God made them solely for the purpose of loving them. My Review: This book will be released on February 2, 2016.    Thanks Zondervan for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.   I was not paid for this review and all opinions are 100% mine.   This simple rhyming board book is a hit in my house.   It reminds us that God loves us, we are His family, He helps us, I can be a helper, and I can help others hear about God.   These basic biblical truths are so important to teach our children!   We need them to understand at a young age that God loves them and to share His love with others.   Make sure you order your copy!