Children
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Children’s Book Review of Pumpkin Patch Blessings and a Giveaway!
by Sally Matheny Are you looking forward to autumn? An eager, yellow leaf parachuted from a tree outside my window yesterday. The apples are almost ripe for the picking, and soon the pumpkins will follow. In anticipation of the refreshingly cool air, I’m reviewing a children’s book, PUMPKIN PATCH BLESSINGS, today. Also, someone will receive a blessing because we have a giveaway to win a copy of the book! PUMPKIN PATCH BLESSINGS, written by Kim Washburn and illustrated by Jacqueline East, is published by Zonderkidz. Soft lines and colors fill this fourteen-page, board book. Children will take delight scouring the pages for illustrations of God’s creations—plants, animals, and people. On…
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A Giveaway and A Review of Sarah Young’s Book: Jesus Calling-My First Bible Storybook
by Sally Matheny Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook by Sarah Young Today, I’m reviewing a captivating, little book for young children, Jesus Calling- My First Bible Storybook. I’m also giving away a copy! Be sure to read for the details below. First, I want to mention the beautiful illustrations in this book. Antonia Woodward’s use of color and soft lines are friendly and captivating! This forty-page, board book is full-color, cover to cover. Best-selling author, Sarah Young, presents twenty Bible truths in this book using scriptures taken from The International Children’s Bible. The twenty stories are representative of most toddler storybooks. They include: God Made Everything, Noah’s Big Boat, Baby Moses,…
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Children’s Book Review: God Bless Our Country by Hannah C. Hall
by Sally Matheny Book Review of God Bless Our Country God Bless Our Country, a board book by Hannah C. Hall, introduces young children to a few of the reasons we love America—especially in the summer. This twenty-page, Christian book, published by Tommy Nelson, reminds children of reasons to celebrate living in America. Too often, our little ones overhear negative opinions of our country. This joyful little book points out the blessings God gives us—especially those in the summer time. The satisfaction of families working and playing outside together, parades, swimming, stargazing, and fireworks to name a few. And don’t forget eating ice cream! An explosion of cute, and…
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A Book Review of “Jesus Today – Devotions for Kids”
A book review of "Jesus Today - Devotions for Kids." A sample of a devotion is given as well as some other interesting informational tidbits.
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Homeschooling: Answering Your Questions (Part Two)
by Sally Matheny Even though homeschooling is a widely accepted educational alternative, people still have lots of questions–especially those who are considering taking the leap. In an earlier post about homeschooling, I answered some frequently asked questions. This post is part two of answering questions I often receive about homeschooling. How rapidly is home education growing? Almost 2 million students were homeschooled in the United States during 2002-2003.* The growth rate is 7% to 15% per year, according to Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute (Worldwide Guide to Homeschooling). How my Family Came to Homeschool After teaching nine years in the public-school system, I came home to…
