Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite

Understanding what separates one individual from another, one concept from another, one realm or planet or star from another, or even that space which separates a question from an answer, is all brought into question and analyzed in poetic fashion by Anna Elkins in her collection of poetry The Space Between. Anna divides her collection into three different sections which separate 'what is' from 'what is dreamed.' Part I, “What Is,” is a collection of poems which discuss the different types of things that fill the space between others in reality, for instance, the space between words or the fog between grass and trees in the forest, or even the space filled with a kiss between Saturday and Sunday. Part II, “What Is Dreamed,” brings to light those things which fill the space between sleeping and waking, especially in the exact moment when one awakens to realize that the plumage of a bird has turned to ice on the windshield. Finally, Part III, “What Is Dreamed of In Day,” which opens the door to exploring the elusive dreams which are those things we strive to achieve like the gold which we try to shape into a brick to stack. All of these poems come together into a complete portrait which draws together the space between dreams and reality.

In The Space Between, Anna Elkins paints a portrait which bridges the space between dreams, striving, and reality by using word images that would be impossible to construct with the medium of a graphic artist. Only through the imagination, spurred on by the imagery of poems such as these, is the mind able to envision those concrete and abstract objects and concepts which fill The Space Between. Inspiring, thought provoking and vivid; the portrait painted by The Space Between is a masterpiece formed from the colors of a verbal palette.

Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

“Inner Reflections” by Chrissy Hampton, as the title suggests, is a soul-searching journey of the poet. The poems in the book are motivational and inspiring and semi-confessional. The very fact that the poet is taking you into her world itself makes this collection heart-wrenching and endearing to the reader. The style of writing is sublime, simple and elegant. The poems evoke a lot of feelings. The poet’s courage to share her personal journey makes this collection very appealing. The poems deal with healing, peace, truth, love, gratitude and courage. Many of these are missing in the current world we are living in. A few poems deal with her personal relationships. She also gives a lot of advice to the reader. I felt the poems are soul-searching and they reveal the poet’s inner journey, her reflections of life and the efforts she has made to change her life.

I like the fact that she opens up to the reader about her, and how she has finally opened her eyes and decided to change. She speaks of Karma and some of the poems are introspective. One can make out that some of the poems are very personal and written out of experience. Overall I found “Inner Reflections” very inspiring. It is a good collection for people looking to bring about changes in their life. I liked the fact that all the poems have spiritual undertones. One can easily relate to the poet’s perspective on life and personal relationships very easily.

Reviewed by Author Anna del C. Dye for Readers' Favorite

This children’s Christmas book has beautiful and colorful pictures throughout the pages. It will become a favorite for Christian parents who are worried that their children will forget Christ in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It closely follows the Christian belief that Santa is a beloved servant sent by our Lord Christ to tell the children never to forget His love for us. The story is great entertainment and a learning tool for children of all ages, without being preachy or pushy at all. The story is that of a father who sits by the window on Christmas eve meditating on how people have forgotten what Christmas is all about. In his frustration, he blames Santa Claus for this abomination and is willing to wait for the man in red to tell him off. Quietly, Santa hears his accusations, and then lovingly he shows him how he became Santa. In this vision, the worried father sees Christ gathering the children to him and then He on the cross on Calvary being worried for them. He needs a servant, someone who will remind the children how much He loves them.

This is truly a beautiful story sure to be loved by children and parents alike. The author does a great job of taking this subject and making it so simple and special. It is a must for any Christian home and people throughout the world. This children’s story is very well done for the appropriate age level. It will soon become a favorite for many readers throughout the world. Hopefully it will be translated to Spanish so that many children in that language will be able to enjoy its message and its beauty.

Reviewed by Dr. Oliva Dsouza for Readers' Favorite

An easy, simple way to teach positive affirmations to your children. A new way to teach the alphabet to the young ones. Each affirmation is a joy to read with important meaning. Every child is special in his or her own way and the best way to bring them up to be confident, loving and intelligent is to encourage them to believe in themselves and their abilities. Each verse takes ample examples from nature to help the child to relate to the emotion being spoken about in the verse.

"A-Z the Universe in Me" by Michal Y Noah does an amazing job of teaching children the importance of being loving, sweet, free and joyful. This is a magical book that any parent would love to read to their child. The simple and easy poems/rhymes are fun for children to memorize and recite. They can learn so many things about nature and how all good qualities exist in all of us. The method adopted to teach is very innovative. Any parent who wants to nurture their child in a loving and positive manner will fall head over heels in love with this book. Positive emotions and affirmations help us to have a positive outlook in life and exposing children to all things positive right from their younger years is a step in the right direction. Teaching our children to be joyous and happy right from the start will eventually help us to build a society that is loving, peaceful and positive. With mind-blowing illustrations by Chrissy Fanslau, this book is a sure fire winner all the way.