Making a word search puzzle is a great way to reinforce the ideas in a Christian children’s book. The puzzles could be made by a parent or teacher, or children could make them for their siblings and friends. WHAT YOU … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago at the Ohioana Book Festival in Columbus, Ohio, I met Ohio artist Jane Dippold, and I discovered a book she illustrated that sets out to reassure children in interfaith families. The book is Papa Jethro, written … Continue reading →
By Susan G Mathis When my daughter was little, I taught her to love and pray for the world, even as a toddler. All it took was a blow up globe and a little fun. As she grew, a globe on the … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! We have been looking at book bag ideas for children and teens. Today, let’s talk about a book bag for Mom. Here are the steps to putting together a book bag she is sure to love. … Continue reading →
Tantrums… children have them and that’s part of childhood. Others hide and won’t talk. Their emotions are in a jumble and it shows. One release for emotions that helps is reading. For some, book that tickles their funny bones and … Continue reading →
One of the most common questions I’m asked as a children’s book writer is ‘Do you do your own illustrations?’. My answer is always, ‘No’. Although some authors are talented artists, I’m not. My strength is telling a story with … Continue reading →