Include a “Lowly Manger”
Now, where to place the nativity scene? I put my best nativity set on top of the piano out of reach of curious little hands. I also place a less expensive and less fragile set on the coffee table so … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Book and Media Reviews
‘Twas the Evening of Christmas
A few weeks ago, I promised to share a peek inside my newest children’s picture book, ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas, a Nativity story told in rhyme that mimics Clement C Moore’s classic tale. Publisher’s Weekly describes Russian born Elena Selivanova’s illustrations … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving in the Woods: Book Review and Giveaway
Written for children aged 4-8, Thanksgiving in the Woods is a lovely new title from Sparkhouse Publishing that tells the true story of a unique Thanksgiving celebration. For more than twenty years, one family living in upstate New York has hosted … Continue reading →
Children and Tragedies
Children are facing tragedies daily. Parents are deployed. Storm, wildfires, and earthquakes destroy lives, homes, and communities. Cancer is no respecter of persons, striking the very young and the very old. How we address these situations affects our children’s reactions. … Continue reading →
The Star Movie 2017
I was browsing through the October issue of CBA Christian Market online magazine and saw this cute animated movie announcement for The Star: The Story of the First Christmas. I was about to promote it on my website, but then … Continue reading →
Children of God Storybook Bible, by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Dear Child of God, Do you know that God loves you? The Bible says that each and every one of us- every girl and every boy- is a very special person. God says, “Before you were born, I knew you.” … Continue reading →