The Sweet By and By Be sure to head over to our sister site - Interrupted Expectations to read a review of this great book. ...
Books
The Crippled Lamb
We picked up the book Crippled Lamb (Max Lucado's Christmas Collections) by Max Lucado at the library. When I pulled it off the shelf to read, Bubs said "I won't like this book." Talk about judging the book by its cover! But as we read about this little lamb, Bubs' demeanor did a 180. I saw his face as he fell in love with the little lamb and ...
Give the Gift of Reading through a Magazine Subscription
Still need the perfect gift for a child in your life? Give the gift of reading. We currently receive the younger two of the magazines produced by the National Wildlife Federation. Our kids can't wait to sit down and read them as soon as the mailman brings them. You will not be sorry and the child you give these to will be very grateful! ...
Books: Gifts for Grandparents
My Mom found these books and feel in love with them. They are absolutely precious to give as a gift to grandparents or from grandparents to give to their grandchildren.My Grandpa and I, Board Book ...
Guest Post: Book Review Room for a Little One
I love getting emails from you! Questions, comments, and suggestions help me help you! Anne sent me an email suggesting a Christmas book. Here is her review: Room for a Little One: A Christmas TaleThe kind ox is keeping warm in his stable by the inn. One by one, animals looking to get out of the cold come to his stable and he kindly invites ...
Explaining the Good News of Jesus in Preschool Terms
There are things in the Christian life that I just don't get. I don't understand the trinity. And I can't wrap my brain around God's will. No wonder my kiddos have trouble keeping the names Jonah and Joseph straight!Imagine how hard it is for them to understand the concept of "giving your heart to Jesus." Our church has suggested this book: In A ...
Review: God Gave Us Love
Recently released, God Gave Us Love is the 5th book in Lisa Tawn Bergren's "God Gave Us..." series. As Little Cub and Grampa Bear’s fishing adventure is interrupted by mischievous otters, the young polar bear begins to question why we must love others… even the seemingly unlovable. In answering her questions, Grampa Bear gives tender ...
Learning to Write Your Letters – Wipe Clean
Sweet Pea received the Wipe Clean: Learn to Write Your Letters : 26 Wipe-Clean Pages of Letter-Writing Fun (Wipe Clean) for her birthday. She begs to work on her letters in this book. The book comes with a dry erase pen and I love how the book "carries" the pen along. Every letter has a line to practice writing the letter and then different words ...
Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons
My mother in law introduced us to the book Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons by Amy Rosenthal. I fell in love with it immediately. I loved how the author took big "life" words and compared them to making cookies in a way that a child could easily understand. “FRUSTRATED means, I can’t believe we burned them again / PERSEVERANCE means, We ...
Now I Know My 1, 2, 3’s
My Mom found the book Now I Know My 1,2,3's at a garage sale. We have really enjoyed it for the writing and activities to help us learn numbers as well as colors and shapes. Each number contains a poem, a dry erase line to practice writing the number, and then a magnetic board that gives tactile practice for each number. The book comes with a ...