Creating children’s books, especially illustrated books, requires many hands and many skills. One of my favorite projects as a freelance editor has been Zack, You’re Acting Zany: Playful Poems and Riveting Rhymes (Standard Publishing, 2010). The author is Marty Nystrom, … Continue reading →
■Title: The Creation ■Author and Illustrator: Retold by Janice D. Green ■Publisher: Honeycomb Adventures Press (September 1, 2011) ■ISBN-10: 0983680809 ■ISBN-13: 978-0983680802 ■SRP: $14.99 ■Reviewed by: Roslyn Alexander and Cheryl C. Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 The story … Continue reading →
“Why aren’t there more children’s books for boys?” Parents ask me this frequently. My answer, “I don’t know.” But it’s a great question especially for Christian children’s literature. One Saturday night our five-year-old son couldn’t fall asleep. He wasn’t hungry … Continue reading →
One of the things I like best about my dog, Blitzen, is his ears. While sometimes they stay in a floppy, carefree position, more often they sit perched atop his head like two radar waiting for a signal. He … Continue reading →
You know you want a good Bible storybook for your child. But whether you’re shopping in a Christian bookstore or online, the options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through the … Continue reading →
Lent, the forty days leading up to Easter, begins today, Ash Wednesday. Christians often give up something they value during this time to help them focus on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. I haven’t always given something up for Lent, but I believe … Continue reading →