LOVE IS KIND by Laura Sassi- Book Review & Giveaway
by Sally Matheny
This week I’m sharing my review of the Christian children’s picture book, LOVE IS KIND and there’s a giveaway!
The Review
In LOVE IS KIND, by Laura Sassi, there’s a precious little owl in pursuit of the perfect gift for Grammy’s birthday—a heart-shaped box of chocolates. But Little Owl’s trip to Chipmunk’s Chocolate Shoppe is anything but smooth.
This beautiful picture book will delight children ages four-to-eight years old. French artist, Lison Chaperon, gives attention to every detail in the adorable illustrations. I love how she weaves verses from the “love chapter,” 1 Corinthians 13, into her illustrations of a stream, over a hearth, in the petals of a sunflower, and other special places.
Someone has already been pouring the meaning of love into Little Owl. We see that by his responses to the various struggles he faces on the way to the Chocolate Shoppe.
I am glad the author includes realistic, initial reactions of Little Owl such as disappointment, temptation, envy, anger, and sadness. Because, children, as well as adults, often experience these feelings when disappointments come our way.
In addition, this book offers delightful and gentle reminders of the choices we have in responding to challenging situations.
Little Owl’s gift doesn’t materialize as he had planned.
But like all good grandmas, Grammy reminds Little Owl he’s chosen the best gift of all.
The Giveaway
Would you like a copy of this book for your sweet little grand? I’m hosting a special giveaway just for grandparents!
All you must do to enter the drawing for a free copy of LOVE IS KIND, is tell us the first names of your grandbabies. Or, you can tell us how many you have, or if you’re expecting your first grandchild soon!
So, go ahead. Give your grands a shout out (first names only!) 😊 A winner will be randomly selected on October 13, 2018. Congratulations to our book winner, Cathy L. Murphy!
You can connect with the author of Love is Kind, Laura Sassi in these places:
https://www.facebook.com/LauraSassiTales
http://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/
twitter.com/laurasassitales
Also, I’ve added a free printable for all of you on the Resources page. Remember to keep a check on those, because they rotate out for new ones about once a month.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
You can find “Love is Kind” at ChristianBook.com. The title below is an affiliate link that will take you there. 🙂
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Love Is Kind By Laura Sassi / ZondervanLove Is Kind is a heartwarming story about Little Owl who hopes to buy his grammy a heart-shaped box of chocolates for her birthday. On his quest for the chocolates, he’s thwarted at every turn, but ends up discovering the real meaning of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. Told in simple prose, this heartfelt and humorous picture book is a sweet reminder that real love isn’t found in a box – even one filled with chocolates. This story takes a charming and gentle approach to teaching kids the true meaning of love, while celebrating the bonds that kids have with their grandparents, and the many forms that love and happiness can take. |
23 Comments
Deborah DeCiantis
This is a helpful book review, with enough insightful information to help me evaluate the book’s appropriateness and quality. If I receive or purchase the book, I know that Maggie, Keith, Blaise, Judah, Callie, and Kellin will love it!
Sally Matheny
Oh, how blessed you are to have six grandchildren! Yes, I do believe they will enjoy this book. Your name is drawing!
Kristi
Great review, Sally! The book looks so precious. This Grandmommy LOVES to read to my five grandbabies…Brooklyn, Jackson, Maggie, Emmeline, and Amelia! Thanks for sharing!!!❤️
Sally Matheny
Woo-hoo for all the grandparents giving their sweet grands a shout out! I love the name”Grandmommy.” Congratulations on your five blessings!
Currently, I’m GramMom to just one. 🙂
Your name is in the drawing. Thanks for stopping by, Kristi!
Angela Luckadoo
Love sweet moments of reading to my grandbabies! Brie, Zac, Abigail, Harry, and Hazel have my ❤️
Sally Matheny
Hi, Angela! Thanks for stopping by and giving a shout out to your grandbabies! Happy reading!:)
Peggy
I have three grandkids. My son is a missionary in the Philippines. His kids are Luke and Mark. My California grandson is John. I am just missing Matthew and I will have the full gospel! 🙂
Sally Matheny
Oh, Peggy! How precious to have a Mark, Luke, and John! I hope you are blessed with a Matthew (or a Mattie). 🙂 Thanks for popping in here. As with all the others, your name is in the hat for the drawing.
Cathy L Murphy
This looks absolutely charming! I’d love to share it with the apple of my eye, Millie, who calls me Meemaw. Thanks for bringing it to my attention and for the chance to win, Sally.
Sally Matheny
Oh, Meemaw is such a sweet term of endearment. Your name is in the drawing and thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Sally Matheny
Cathy L. Murphy, your name was drawn as the winner of the book, LOVE IS KIND. Woohoo! Please use the contact page and let me know where I should mail your book. Yay! Millie will love Meemaw’s new book!
Julie Burks
I have four grandchildren; Ben, Brielle, Jonathan, and Scott, who I sadly don’t get to see……….but love him just the same!! They are all beautiful!
Sally Matheny
Hi, Julie! Perhaps you’ll have a new book to read to them the next time you see them. Your name is in the hat! Thank you for taking the time to comment here.
Sue Young
Would love to read this to our grand baby Caroline when she is a little older. Looks like a beautiful book!
Sally Matheny
There are not many things as sweet as a baby. I’m guessing your Caroline is a precious one. Thanks for giving her a shout out here. Maybe you’ll win!
Linda Gates
This Bamma only has 1 grandchild, his name is Asher.
Linda Gates
This Bamma has one grandchild whose name is Asher and he loves to read. We live in different states so whenever we Skype he reads a book to me.
Sally Matheny
I love the name Bamma! Your name is in the drawing so maybe you’ll win a new book to Skype read to Asher. 🙂
Sheila Mcgoldrick
Klhoe, Sean and Faith would love this book.
Sally Matheny
Hi, Sheila. Thanks for stopping by. Your name is in the drawing!
Diane Van Kirk
Tyler, Khloe, Sean, Faith and Ethan all call me Nawnee. I am a blessed grandmother of 5!
Sally Matheny
I love hearing all these terms of endearment! I put your name in the hat for the drawing, “Nawnee.” 🙂 Thanks for sharing and yes, you are blessed!
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