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Heaven Hill
Cheri Decker
2024 Illustration Award
34 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by Cherubimaris Casino for Readers' Favorite
Heaven Hill is a children's book by author Cheri Decker. The story follows a new family as they settle into their neighborhood. They quickly discover a special spot near their home. The children find this place to be enchanting and call it Heaven Hill. It becomes a space where they can play, meditate, do somersaults, dance, and experience pure joy. It is also a place to rest and a place to escape. As the narrative unfolds, the author skillfully portrays the growth of the family and the expanding circle of children who come to cherish this beloved location. The family moves again and leaves this spot behind. They acknowledge that God's presence is everywhere. In their experience, they realize that this is what ultimately made Heaven Hill special.
I found Heaven Hill to be a sweet and gentle rhyming story. The illustrations are simple, colorful, and bright. Through the children's experiences at Heaven Hill, Cheri Decker introduces God as Creator and Father, the beauty of new life, and the importance of family time. The realization that the true essence of Heaven Hill—God's presence—can be found everywhere is a powerful message that resonates beyond the pages. This book is a valuable resource for families navigating change and seeking to strengthen their faith. So many families experience moving to a new house or having a new family member. I highly recommend this book as a comforting reminder to children that joy and peace are found in the simplest places.
Heaven Hill is a children's book by author Cheri Decker. The story follows a new family as they settle into their neighborhood. They quickly discover a special spot near their home. The children find this place to be enchanting and call it Heaven Hill. It becomes a space where they can play, meditate, do somersaults, dance, and experience pure joy. It is also a place to rest and a place to escape. As the narrative unfolds, the author skillfully portrays the growth of the family and the expanding circle of children who come to cherish this beloved location. The family moves again and leaves this spot behind. They acknowledge that God's presence is everywhere. In their experience, they realize that this is what ultimately made Heaven Hill special.
I found Heaven Hill to be a sweet and gentle rhyming story. The illustrations are simple, colorful, and bright. Through the children's experiences at Heaven Hill, Cheri Decker introduces God as Creator and Father, the beauty of new life, and the importance of family time. The realization that the true essence of Heaven Hill—God's presence—can be found everywhere is a powerful message that resonates beyond the pages. This book is a valuable resource for families navigating change and seeking to strengthen their faith. So many families experience moving to a new house or having a new family member. I highly recommend this book as a comforting reminder to children that joy and peace are found in the simplest places.
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I Am a Precious Child of God
Mini Devotionals With Faith-Based Affirmations
Misty Black
2023 Illustration Award
35 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by Michelle Robertson for Readers' Favorite
Happiness is said to be one of the keys to enjoying a great life. Words are a powerful tool to gain that happiness. Being happy with yourself and with your relationships is a significant first step. To a person of faith, this happiness comes from following the word of God. Combining the power of words and faith, Misty Black has created an excellent resource with I Am a Precious Child of God: Mini Devotionals With Faith-Based Affirmations.
I Am a Precious Child of God by Misty Black is an amazing children’s book. The author went above and beyond in producing this book with its incredibly drawn illustrations, affirmations, gospel lessons, and Bible verses. Each page is elegantly designed with vibrant colors, eye-catching text, pictures, and inspirational affirmations. Each page also has a verse at the bottom for readers to reference. Not only is the child learning to be happy with themselves the way God intended, but they will also learn more about the Bible as they look up each verse featured.
This book is a wonderful addition to any family, individual, or educational facility looking to bring faith-based positivity into their lives and the daily routines of their children, or students. Often people say “never go to bed angry” and with this book, you will find peace and happiness to ensure a happy end to the day and a fresh start to your morning. I love this book and its message to gain and spread joy and happiness through our Lord and Savior.
Happiness is said to be one of the keys to enjoying a great life. Words are a powerful tool to gain that happiness. Being happy with yourself and with your relationships is a significant first step. To a person of faith, this happiness comes from following the word of God. Combining the power of words and faith, Misty Black has created an excellent resource with I Am a Precious Child of God: Mini Devotionals With Faith-Based Affirmations.
I Am a Precious Child of God by Misty Black is an amazing children’s book. The author went above and beyond in producing this book with its incredibly drawn illustrations, affirmations, gospel lessons, and Bible verses. Each page is elegantly designed with vibrant colors, eye-catching text, pictures, and inspirational affirmations. Each page also has a verse at the bottom for readers to reference. Not only is the child learning to be happy with themselves the way God intended, but they will also learn more about the Bible as they look up each verse featured.
This book is a wonderful addition to any family, individual, or educational facility looking to bring faith-based positivity into their lives and the daily routines of their children, or students. Often people say “never go to bed angry” and with this book, you will find peace and happiness to ensure a happy end to the day and a fresh start to your morning. I love this book and its message to gain and spread joy and happiness through our Lord and Savior.
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The Golden Bowl
A book to help children cope with grief
Linda Matesa, Oksana Kindzer
2022 Illustration Award
Kindle Edition
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Christian
Reviewed by Melinda Facal for Readers' Favorite
The Golden Bowl: A Book To Help Children Cope with Grief is a beautiful Christian children’s book by Linda Matesa with illustrations by Oksana Kindzer. This illuminating story sheds light on the difficult subject of grieving and loss gently and lovingly. A mother explains to her young son Tru that a person’s soul can be like a bright shiny bowl filled with memories and experiences. She encourages her son to think calmly about their happy times together and to hold onto those memories. Of course, Tru is saddened to think about his mother being gone, but she assures him that they will always be connected even if she should pass on. A special page is included at the end of the story for readers to imagine their golden bowl and what it might contain. Filled with love and hope, this tale shares a meaningful and helpful way to discuss grief with young children.
Inspired by Linda Matesa’s concerns about possibly having to leave her young son far too soon, this heartfelt story helps to make sense of intangible concepts such as what makes up a soul and what happens to someone after they pass away. As young readers are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity, a daunting subject becomes more accessible and less frightening. Touching illustrations throughout highlight the comforting and peaceful manner in which these difficult conversations are held. Parents and family members will find this book to be a helpful and positive resource for explaining grief to young children. The Golden Bowl will provide solace and comfort to many young children and their families.
The Golden Bowl: A Book To Help Children Cope with Grief is a beautiful Christian children’s book by Linda Matesa with illustrations by Oksana Kindzer. This illuminating story sheds light on the difficult subject of grieving and loss gently and lovingly. A mother explains to her young son Tru that a person’s soul can be like a bright shiny bowl filled with memories and experiences. She encourages her son to think calmly about their happy times together and to hold onto those memories. Of course, Tru is saddened to think about his mother being gone, but she assures him that they will always be connected even if she should pass on. A special page is included at the end of the story for readers to imagine their golden bowl and what it might contain. Filled with love and hope, this tale shares a meaningful and helpful way to discuss grief with young children.
Inspired by Linda Matesa’s concerns about possibly having to leave her young son far too soon, this heartfelt story helps to make sense of intangible concepts such as what makes up a soul and what happens to someone after they pass away. As young readers are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity, a daunting subject becomes more accessible and less frightening. Touching illustrations throughout highlight the comforting and peaceful manner in which these difficult conversations are held. Parents and family members will find this book to be a helpful and positive resource for explaining grief to young children. The Golden Bowl will provide solace and comfort to many young children and their families.
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You Got This
A Tale of Courage
Wanda Carter Roush
2021 Illustration Award
32 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Life can be wonderful and inspiring, but it can also be frightening. How do we deal with things that frighten us? Like the fiery dragon in our fairy tale imaginings? Or the music concert where we have to stand on a stage in front of an audience? These are all difficult and sometimes frightening occurrences, and fear doesn’t leave us when we grow up. A little girl has her guardian angel with her at all times when she’s growing up. And the secret shared by this angel is the most empowering words one can share: “You got this. The courage you need … is in you.” So true, but not always easy to remember, as the little girl realizes once she’s grown up and living away from home. All it takes is a quick visit home, to the special garden she shared with her angel during the growing-up years.
Wanda Carter Roush’s picture book story, You Got This: A Tale of Courage, is a sweet and gentle story about learning to overcome one’s fears. Like the title says, it’s a tale of courage. The story is told in simple language to appeal to the young reader and the repetitive, “You got this” phrase will be instantly recognized and remembered as young readers learn to implement positive steps toward their own courage. The illustrations are spectacular and certainly make this story extra special. Lovingly told with compassion, this story is a great way to empower young readers with the courage to reach their fullest potential in spite of their fears.
Life can be wonderful and inspiring, but it can also be frightening. How do we deal with things that frighten us? Like the fiery dragon in our fairy tale imaginings? Or the music concert where we have to stand on a stage in front of an audience? These are all difficult and sometimes frightening occurrences, and fear doesn’t leave us when we grow up. A little girl has her guardian angel with her at all times when she’s growing up. And the secret shared by this angel is the most empowering words one can share: “You got this. The courage you need … is in you.” So true, but not always easy to remember, as the little girl realizes once she’s grown up and living away from home. All it takes is a quick visit home, to the special garden she shared with her angel during the growing-up years.
Wanda Carter Roush’s picture book story, You Got This: A Tale of Courage, is a sweet and gentle story about learning to overcome one’s fears. Like the title says, it’s a tale of courage. The story is told in simple language to appeal to the young reader and the repetitive, “You got this” phrase will be instantly recognized and remembered as young readers learn to implement positive steps toward their own courage. The illustrations are spectacular and certainly make this story extra special. Lovingly told with compassion, this story is a great way to empower young readers with the courage to reach their fullest potential in spite of their fears.
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Why Isn't God a Girl?
A Young Girl's Journey to See the Image of God in Herself
Diana L Wilcox
2020 Illustration Award
44 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Why Isn’t God A Girl? A Young Girl’s Journey to See the Image of God in Herself is a work of helpful and thoughtful fiction written for children by author Diana L. Wilcox and illustrated by Viktoria Skakandi and Earth22 Studio. As the title suggests, this interactive and thought-provoking picture book focuses on the vision that young Sophy has of herself, for when she is raised as a Christian she is told that she was made in the image of God, who is described as male. What results is a fascinating journey into self-image, gender, faith and diversity that is both refreshing and insightful for parents and children alike.
Highly readable and accessible for children of all ages, this is a truly empowering work that arrives at just the right time for the big movement forward in women’s rights and their growing presence in the world. Author Diana L. Wilcox provides an eye-opening alternative viewpoint to the patriarchal views of the original Bible and the images and language which surround it, viewing God as a female and giving voice and faith to the girls who wish to seek it. The beautiful illustrations by Viktoria Skakandi and Earth22 Studio add an additional layer of accessibility to the text, making Sophy an endearing figure to whom any girl can relate and discover with on her journey. Overall, Why Isn’t God A Girl? is sure to prove an essential component for any girl’s bookshelf, but also an eye-opening read for boys and parents alike.
Why Isn’t God A Girl? A Young Girl’s Journey to See the Image of God in Herself is a work of helpful and thoughtful fiction written for children by author Diana L. Wilcox and illustrated by Viktoria Skakandi and Earth22 Studio. As the title suggests, this interactive and thought-provoking picture book focuses on the vision that young Sophy has of herself, for when she is raised as a Christian she is told that she was made in the image of God, who is described as male. What results is a fascinating journey into self-image, gender, faith and diversity that is both refreshing and insightful for parents and children alike.
Highly readable and accessible for children of all ages, this is a truly empowering work that arrives at just the right time for the big movement forward in women’s rights and their growing presence in the world. Author Diana L. Wilcox provides an eye-opening alternative viewpoint to the patriarchal views of the original Bible and the images and language which surround it, viewing God as a female and giving voice and faith to the girls who wish to seek it. The beautiful illustrations by Viktoria Skakandi and Earth22 Studio add an additional layer of accessibility to the text, making Sophy an endearing figure to whom any girl can relate and discover with on her journey. Overall, Why Isn’t God A Girl? is sure to prove an essential component for any girl’s bookshelf, but also an eye-opening read for boys and parents alike.
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Angel on Assignment
An Angelic Tradition
Wanda Carter Roush
2019 Illustration Award
40 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Angel on Assignment: An Angelic Tradition by Wanda Carter Roush is an enchanting book and a great way to introduce children to angels. The book begins with a Heavenly Messenger coming down from the sky and telling Mary about a wonderful surprise. They send a message to Joseph too and tell him what to do in his dream. The angels foretell the birth of Jesus and they are there when the greatest gift to mankind is born. Angels are created by God and they are more than mysteries from the past. They have missions and jobs to do and are sent by God. They guard and protect everyone and they always appear during times of need. Angels are on assignment everywhere and will appear with the help of a small prayer.
The story is beautiful and it will encourage child readers to help people in need by saying a kind word or doing a good deed. The pictures are adorable and I am sure readers will enjoy the activities at the end of the book. These are fun and interactive and make this book perfect to use in art and crafts activities in classrooms and school libraries. Children will have fun making paper angels and coloring them, and these activities will take them closer to understanding angels. It is a good storybook for parents and tutors to help children understand about angels and about God's love through the presence of angels. This book will help children think about angels in a different way and it is a perfect bedtime storybook for youngsters. There is a lot of information about angels and it is a great way to show children that angels are real and they are around us.
Angel on Assignment: An Angelic Tradition by Wanda Carter Roush is an enchanting book and a great way to introduce children to angels. The book begins with a Heavenly Messenger coming down from the sky and telling Mary about a wonderful surprise. They send a message to Joseph too and tell him what to do in his dream. The angels foretell the birth of Jesus and they are there when the greatest gift to mankind is born. Angels are created by God and they are more than mysteries from the past. They have missions and jobs to do and are sent by God. They guard and protect everyone and they always appear during times of need. Angels are on assignment everywhere and will appear with the help of a small prayer.
The story is beautiful and it will encourage child readers to help people in need by saying a kind word or doing a good deed. The pictures are adorable and I am sure readers will enjoy the activities at the end of the book. These are fun and interactive and make this book perfect to use in art and crafts activities in classrooms and school libraries. Children will have fun making paper angels and coloring them, and these activities will take them closer to understanding angels. It is a good storybook for parents and tutors to help children understand about angels and about God's love through the presence of angels. This book will help children think about angels in a different way and it is a perfect bedtime storybook for youngsters. There is a lot of information about angels and it is a great way to show children that angels are real and they are around us.
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IT's JUST a "CIRCUMSTANCE"
. . .That is Subject to Change
Patrice Lee
2017 Illustration Award
63 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by Kristen Van Kampen for Readers' Favorite
IT's JUST a "CIRCUMSTANCE" . . .That is Subject to Change by Patrice Lee is a rhyming children's book that teaches children about circumstances, and about how they don't last forever. The book follows many young children as they face tough circumstances. Like one child doesn't have a school uniform and only has tattered clothes. Another doesn't have much food. Another forgot to buy deodorant. A fourth has a limp. How will the children face the hard circumstances?
This is a thought-provoking children's book. The book makes you realize how lucky you are and how much you have. The book contains many Bible quotes relevant to the subject. The characters are relatable, as many people have been in a tough circumstance, or know someone who has. The illustrations by Francesco Paolo Ardizzone are well drawn and depict the circumstance very well. The pictures are also colourful and fun to look at. This book inspires you to keep on hoping, no matter what situation you're in. The book teaches the idea of circumstances to children in a way that is fun and easy to understand, and makes you want to help people. The author, Patrice Lee, clearly cares very much about the subject because she writes passionately. The book is well developed and thought out. I would recommend this to readers facing a tough challenge.
IT's JUST a "CIRCUMSTANCE" . . .That is Subject to Change by Patrice Lee is a rhyming children's book that teaches children about circumstances, and about how they don't last forever. The book follows many young children as they face tough circumstances. Like one child doesn't have a school uniform and only has tattered clothes. Another doesn't have much food. Another forgot to buy deodorant. A fourth has a limp. How will the children face the hard circumstances?
This is a thought-provoking children's book. The book makes you realize how lucky you are and how much you have. The book contains many Bible quotes relevant to the subject. The characters are relatable, as many people have been in a tough circumstance, or know someone who has. The illustrations by Francesco Paolo Ardizzone are well drawn and depict the circumstance very well. The pictures are also colourful and fun to look at. This book inspires you to keep on hoping, no matter what situation you're in. The book teaches the idea of circumstances to children in a way that is fun and easy to understand, and makes you want to help people. The author, Patrice Lee, clearly cares very much about the subject because she writes passionately. The book is well developed and thought out. I would recommend this to readers facing a tough challenge.
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The Great Carp Escape
Irish Beth Maddock
2015 Illustration Award
24 Pages
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Christian
Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
Sometimes God's creatures need a helping hand when they become lost or stuck. The Great Carp Escape by Irish Beth Maddock and illustrated by Lucent Ouano tells the story of how some ugly fish are treated just the same as the more beautiful of God's creatures. Beth and Paul enjoyed playing along the edge of the lake, spending their summer days watching the minnows and digging for clams in the mud. They discovered another fish, a rather ugly one near the drooping willows. That ugly fish was a carp, not a particularly pleasing sight for the two. They tended to stay away from the drooping willows along the edge of the lake to avoid having the carp nibble on their toes. One spring, however, when the flood waters came, a school of carp was trapped in a pool. With no way to escape, the ugly fish would never make it back to the lake. Would Beth and Paul let them die or was there a way to help them out? You'll have to read the story to find out.
Irish Beth Maddock has written a simple story with a sound message in The Great Carp Escape. Although carp are not particularly attractive, they are one of God's creatures and in their way have a certain sort of beauty that is all their own. It is impossible not to be drawn into this story without fully appreciating the rich colors and awesome detail. A simple message with profound meaning and illustrated beautifully, The Great Carp Escape is a great addition to any child's book collection.
Sometimes God's creatures need a helping hand when they become lost or stuck. The Great Carp Escape by Irish Beth Maddock and illustrated by Lucent Ouano tells the story of how some ugly fish are treated just the same as the more beautiful of God's creatures. Beth and Paul enjoyed playing along the edge of the lake, spending their summer days watching the minnows and digging for clams in the mud. They discovered another fish, a rather ugly one near the drooping willows. That ugly fish was a carp, not a particularly pleasing sight for the two. They tended to stay away from the drooping willows along the edge of the lake to avoid having the carp nibble on their toes. One spring, however, when the flood waters came, a school of carp was trapped in a pool. With no way to escape, the ugly fish would never make it back to the lake. Would Beth and Paul let them die or was there a way to help them out? You'll have to read the story to find out.
Irish Beth Maddock has written a simple story with a sound message in The Great Carp Escape. Although carp are not particularly attractive, they are one of God's creatures and in their way have a certain sort of beauty that is all their own. It is impossible not to be drawn into this story without fully appreciating the rich colors and awesome detail. A simple message with profound meaning and illustrated beautifully, The Great Carp Escape is a great addition to any child's book collection.
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