As Christmas nears, grandparents look for ways to share books with their grandchildren. Sometimes the children are near and visit often. Other times they are far away and visit at special times during the year – such as holidays. In … Continue reading →
At this time of year I enjoy reading fiction set around Christmas. The settings are lovely and the messages inspiring. Here are a few seasonal titles from Guardian Angel Publishing you might enjoy. A child’s story with illustrations, told from … Continue reading →
Book: Star! Stable! Saviour! Author: Cameron Semmens Illustrator: Rod Allen Hardback: 24 pages Publisher: Wombat Books, Australia, 2015 Language: English ISBN-13: 9781925139600 RRP: AUD $11.99 Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: ‘Witty and wordy, strange and absurd-y, truthful and fun for all the family: this is the Christmas story … Continue reading →
“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?” Isaiah 55:2 Buried behind a tall stack of Christmas packages, Cindy Lou Who says, “Isn’t this all a bit much?” Feeling adventurous, my husband … Continue reading →
If you count today, there are 25 days until Christmas. December 1 is the first day of the Christmas month, so let the countdown begin! The days between Thanksgiving and Easter seem like a year to a child. So here are … Continue reading →
Today is the beginning of advent, the season to prepare for Christmas. I love advent. The word means coming and advent traditions help me focus on Jesus rather than the busyness of gifts and parties. I like to use an … Continue reading →