Parents of young children will delight in this vibrant, veggie-filled collection of beloved Bible stories. Join Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and the rest of the veggie gang as they recount stories such as Noah’s Ark and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I, like many others, grew up watching the Veggie Tales videos. I am not embarrassed to admit that "Where’s God When I’m Scared?" and "Are You My Neighbor?" were my favorites. When my children came along, I hunted down the movies and the books. I do enjoy this collection of Bible stories. The illustrations are bright and vibrant, just like the show. The characters are easily identifiable: Pa Grape, Bob the Tomato, and Junior Asparagus. They also appear like their old selves, not like the Netflix remake, which I and my children both prefer. The stories themselves are short and to the point while still being enjoyable and educational. They consist of some of the usual children’s Bible stories. I must admit that I was surprised that some stories were excluded, such as the world’s creation. That said, I was pleased to find stories that are usually left out, such as the stories of Ruth and Naomi, Peter walking on water, and when Jesus healed the paralyzed man. I was slightly shocked to find that the stories that had previously been made into Veggie Tales movies did not look like they did in the films. In some of the stories, the characters are switched, and some look completely different. This is a minor change, however, and I and my children still enjoyed this book. I would recommend this collection to families with young children. I would rate this book five out of five stars. I received my copy of this book from the publishers, Worthy Kids, for the sole purpose of providing an honest review, and the image above is my own. Art by Kenneth Anderson When the three little bears decide to have a party for all their fairy-tale friends on Christmas Eve, they are expecting a fun time. They plan everything so that nothing will go wrong. But all the planning in the world cannot guarantee an outcome. Things quickly start to go wrong and then, something they never imagined happens. A simple bump sends the whole party asunder, but it also knocks Santa out of the sky. Can this jolly group of fairy-tale creatures help Santa get back on track before it is too late? This is a unique and charming story. I enjoyed this take, where everyone is coming to a party. Also, I liked that the fairy-tale creatures did not stop at any one kind of creature; there were princesses, Jack Frost, the Big Bad Wolf, and even the Giant. It was nice to see that they all lived in the same world. Something that does not happen often in books. The illustrations are gorgeous and humorous. I like how the chaos of the party is presented. The colors are warm and cheerful in many of the pages, and when Santa is knocked out of the sky, the cold of the night and the cold of the pool is seen in the illustrations. The diction the author chose for this book is easy for my children to understand without question, for the most part. It does not rhyme but it does flow smoothly throughout the story. Added to that, I liked how the author used some of the original phrases and wording that children have come to associate with the characters present. All in all, I enjoyed this book and feel that it would be a great addition to any library. I received this book from WorthyKids for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and would recommend it to families who participate in Santa Claus traditions. I would give this book five stars. Little ones will love this telling of how the three wise men followed the star to the town of Bethlehem to meet and worship their new King, Jesus Christ the Lord. This story tells about the shepherds who were taking care of their sheep when an angel of the Lord appeared to them in the night sky, proclaiming the birth of the one King of Israel. It then goes on to tell how the three wise men saw the star and followed in a great distance to meet the baby Jesus. They travel at night, and meet with King Herod, before finding the star above the little house Mary, Joseph, and Jesus lived at the time. It also goes on to tell how they were warned in a dream to not tell King Herod that they had found the child. I like how this storybook makes the story simple without leaving out any of the rather important details. I know that there is a lot to tell about the story of the three wise men, and it might be hard to do so for small children, but this author made that possible. The illustrations helped as well. I must say that I was also very happy to see that the wise men did not arrive at the manger. As is often portrayed in many of the storybooks today. It is my understanding, that the wise men did not make it to Bethlehem while Jesus was still an infant, but instead they arrived when he was a small child. This children’s book is the first I have seen that depicts that. That said, I am sure there are some who would think this odd, as the story has always been told that they arrived when Jesus was still a baby. The illustrations are simple, yet beautiful, and they help the story in so many ways. From the expressions of the shepherds to the frustration of King Herod, it helps to tell the story in a way that makes it fun, but not overly complicated. I liked this book, and my kids liked it as well, though it is below their reading levels. I enjoyed answering my kids’ questions about Jesus’ age at the time that the wise men showed up. I received my copy of this book from WorthyKids for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and would recommend it to families who seek to teach their children about the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Illustrated by Greg Hardin and Kenny Yamada
Clive and Ian, like many brothers, enjoy camping out under the stars. On a clear summer night, the stars above are beautiful, leading Clive and Ian into a discussion about who created the night and the day and how he did it.
Clive and Ian are an amazing couple of brothers who enjoy talking about God and all that he has done for us and our lives. In this book, Clive and Ian discuss how God made the Earth. Then he made the sun to shine during the day and the moon and stars to bring light to the darkness of night. The illustrations in this book are beautifully done. I really liked how the creation of light was depicted. The writing is clear and easily read without an overtly intricate vocabulary that would be difficult for young readers. They begin by discussing how God created the earth and that he really wanted to make day and night. I would recommend this book to Christian families and young readers everywhere. I would give this book five out of five stars. I received my copy of this book from the publishers at Jellytelly Press for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and the image featured above is my own. Illustrated by Greg Hardin and Kenny Yamada
When Clive and Ian spend a summer day at the zoo, Ian can't wait to see the tiger's polka dots, but tigers don't have polka dots. They have stripes because that's how God made them. Join Clive and Ian on their trip to the zoo and discuss with them all the many different animals God made.
Clive and Ian are out learning about the world that God created for us. Today they are learning about animals. Not just the animals at the zoo; they talk about everything from the stripes of the tigers to the bouncy bunnies. The writing in this book takes on the form of a continuous dialogue between these two brothers. The vocabulary remains reasonable for the age group of the audience. The illustrations are bright and each and every animal is easily recognizable, even the tiger with the polka dots. Clive and Ian appear to be having a fun visit. The artist’s use of bright, cheery colors conveys some of Clive and Ian’s enjoyment. I enjoyed how the author compared unusual animals. For instance, if an author were to compare a large elephant to a smaller character, in my experience, the most commonly used animal is the mouse. Ms. Hall, however, compliments an elephant with a ladybug. I thought this was interesting. I enjoyed this book as much as the other two I read and reviewed. I think this is a great book for families with young children and that is who I would recommend it to. I would give this book five out of five stars. I received my copy of this book from the publishers at Jellytely Press for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and the image featured above is my own. Illustrated by Greg Hardin and Kenny Yamada
We have all marveled at the beauty of the world around us. When brothers Clive and Ian go out on a picnic one day, they discuss all the wonderful, beautiful things God has made.
Join Clive and Ian on their picnic and be reminded of all the wonders God has made. This book is a cute way for children to better understand what exactly the Bible meant when it said that God created the world. It’s also helpful to get young inquisitive minds interested in nature and the way the world works. The illustrations are good, utilizing bright colors to simulate a summer’s day. The inclusion of the flowers, butterflies, and birds provide the scene with an overall peaceful feel. On the pages where Clive discusses the presence of nothing, the illustrations are dark, however, not so dark that it would be scary to the younger audience and both Clive and Ian are clearly visible. The writing is thought-provoking while still being informative. I thought this book was well written and constructed and would give it five out of five stars. I would recommend it to Christian families with young children. I received my copy of this book from the publishers at Jellytelly Press for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and the image above is my own. Illustrated by Greg Hardin and Kenny Yamada
God created each one of his children to be special and incredible in their own way, and we all have an important job here on earth. When it is raining one afternoon, Clive and Ian must find ways to entertain themselves inside. Ian dawns a cape and proclaims himself ‘Ian the Incredible,' but what makes Ian incredible?
This is a cute little book, perfect for young readers just learning to read and any child who wonders whether or not he or she really is incredible. The illustrations are simple and filled with bright, eye-catching colors. The background details are simple enough that they don't distract from the actions of Clive and Ian. Clive and Ian themselves look similar to their puppet counterparts; they even maintain a certain fuzzy look to them. The writing itself is fun and upbeat. After Ian proclaims he is ‘Ian the Incredible' Clive asks him numerous funny questions before helping Ian to recognize what really makes him incredible. At the very end of the book, there are suggested activities and questions for parent and child to tackle together to help them to connect more to the story. I would definitely give this book five out of five stars and would recommend it to families with young children. I received my copy of this book from the publishers for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and the picture featured above is my own.
Kia and her team from New York, the Crimson Five, made it through Nationals. Now they are on their way to the Piedmont Global Championships in Quebec. There they will compete against other kids just like them, inventors and problem solvers from around the world.
But when they arrive, the team is presented with a new task that they must solve, and in only two weeks. When lack of inspiration and nasty rumors leave the team with doubts. Kia knows that they will have to do something to bring them all back together before it is too late or they will lose the competition. This was a very entertaining story about a group pf five very creative and intelligent young people as they compete for the chance to have their invention created. Kia is the main character of this story, but in reality it follows all five of her team members. These kids are very bright for their age, but they are still young children so they have doubts, and worries and fears. I loved the ideas and the inventions the Crimson Five and the other teams came up with. I wish I had read book one beforehand in order to know more about their first invention, but despite that fact, I was still able to follow along. The settings were very imaginative and intriguing. Their tree-houses were very creative, as well as the thinking pool. Though I wish I had been able to know how to get across those jungle gym bars. All in all, I really enjoyed this book and would give it four out of five stars. I would recommend it to young readers with a love for invention. I received my copy of this novel from Librarything.com for the sole purpose of providing an honest review. The image featured above is my own. We all know the traditional nighttime prayers for small children. Also the prayers we say right before we eat. But we don’t have to be eating or sleeping to be able to pray. These baby animals and their families will help children to learn to pray for all kinds of situations and any time of day or night. I found this to be a very cute little book of prayers. The illustrations are beautiful, with soft textures and soothing colors. Each new page shows a different set of animals, presumably a child with one of their parents, though not all of the pages are this way. One simply has two young squirrels and the corresponding prayer in about a sibling. The prayers are simple and for the most part. Flows well. There are a couple that might be a little more difficult to for the new reader. The prayers cover a wide variety of times and situations throughout the day that one might pray. Everything from waking up to not sharing your toys to sick loved ones to bedtime. My children and I really enjoyed this cute little book of prayers. My children also loved the animal illustrations. I especially liked the Bible verses attached to each prayer. I would give this book four out of five stars and would recommend it to young readers who enjoy similar books. I received my copy of this book through Booklookbloggers.com for the sole purpose of providing an honest review and through them I have permission to use the image above.
Scarboy and his brother, Little Child, have just lost their mother. With no father or mother to care for them, they become wards of the evil Enchanter and the Enchanted City. Scarboy’s mother used to tell him stories of an exiled king. When presented the opportunity, Scarboy and Little Child take the chance to go and find the king their mother told them about.
This is a very interesting allegorical story. I am surprised I have never heard of it before. I thought this book might be another good one to read to my kids, but they didn’t particularly like it or understand all of the connections. I believe now that they may be too young for it. The illustrations are very detailed. Filled with the colors that reflect the situations of the world. The people are full of life and the illustrations bring that forth, including the darker parts. I would have to give this book 2.5 out of 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the Chronicles of Narnia novels. I received my copy of this book from BookCrash.com for the sole purpose of providing an honest review. |
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