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Care for Creation book review

by Kelly 2 Comments

I was at first a little skeptical when asked to review “Care for Creation” by Christy Baldwin, as I think the whole “environment thing” has been blown way out of proportion and terms like “climate change” or “globalisation” have been misused and misunderstood.
I’m glad to say this book takes a commonsense and, very importantly, a biblical approach to environmental care and every day living. Christy writes about caring for God’s creation – reminding us that the world is not ours to own. 
The well illustrated book is a common sense guide for children (and perhaps parents?) and introduces ways to make a difference each day. Every page includes a bible reference. At the end of the book are suggested activities and discussion questions.
Christy is a stay at home Mum from Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Special Education.
You can also win a copy of the book here for a limited time.
Don’t forget to enter my giveaway this week!

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Little Star

by Kelly 1 Comment

                                                                Image courtesy of Amazon.com


I’m usually a little apprehensive when it comes to books written about “the Christmas story” as they can be a little fanciful and detract from the true beauty and meaning of the Nativity. Instead of believing the reality of the birth of Jesus, children can start to feel it is just another story that makes for good reading but without any real substance.

Not so with Anthony’s book, “Little Star”. Without giving too much of the story away and ruining the surprise for you, the book offers a look at the Nativity from a different angle without changing what actually happened. The book begins with a father speaking to his young son, so the child can instantly relate to the story. The writing is descriptive but not complicated. I must mention the illustrations also, which are artistic, beautiful and vibrant.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book (and it would make a great Christmas present).

Anthony DeStefano is a dedicated Christian and a lovely person to deal with. If you would like to find out more about him and his other books, Google offers a wide range of pages or you could start here.

Happy reading!

Please note: I do not receive cash payment for product reviews unless otherwise specified.

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Poo, bum, wee – oh please!!

by Kelly 3 Comments

We love books. What we would do without good books I do not know. Which brings me to the library. What we would do without the library I do not know, but I feel a little excited each time I walk in there knowing I can borrow up to 60 items and not pay a cent.
We visit the library at least once a week and use our full quota (remember there are 6 of us!)

But something has been bothering me about an increasing trend in children’s fictions. Many adult writers seem to feel that the dumber their books are the more they will sell. And I guess they must be right because a lot of these authors are very popular.

These books lack dignity. They belittle children. They force the child into a stereotypical box of giggles over obscenities and slang. They “dumb down” the child not to mention the parent or other adult who has obtained the book in the first place.

I have my own personal boycott against these authors and hope that others will do the same so that “toilet fiction” will eventually fizzle out altogether.

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I have it on pre – order

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So excited, can’t wait!! Have to wait until November though šŸ™
If you don’t know what I’m talking about go here.

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A lovely book

by Kelly 5 Comments

(Image from amazon.com)

I borrowed this book from the library and am really impressed. The story is arranged and written nicely, but it’s the visual impact that I love. (It may have something to do with the fact that Goldilocks is a doll!)

The doll was made by R. John Wright out of felt. I’ve read about this technique before but haven’t seen one that is so beautiful.
The set for the book was entirely handbuilt in miniature. Looking at it makes me want to start making tiny things!

If you haven’t seen this book before, it’s well worth a look, my girls in particular are very taken with it.

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