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Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Childs Howard
Polly and the Screen Time Overload gently points young children away from electronic fascinations to the quieter joys of real life. Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Childs Howard, illustrated by Samara Hardy. Crossway, 2022, 32 pages Reading Level: Picture Book, ages 4-8 Recommended for: ages 4-6 as a read-aloud, 6-8 independent readers Polly’s favorite time of the year is her late-July birthday—not just because of presents, but because she gets to spend that week at her grandparents’ farm with her two cousins. A whole week of barely-supervised play in the sunlight and fresh air, with “twenty-eight chickens, give pigs, three cows, and a horse named Mustard” can’t…
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*Wild Things and Castles in the Sky from Square Halo Books
40 different authors write eloquently about children’s literature, faith in Christ, and shepherding imaginations in Wild Things and Castles in the Sky. *Wild Things and Castles in the Sky: A Guide to Choosing the Best Books for Children, edited by Leslie Bustard, Carey Bustard, and Théa Rosenburg. Square Halo Books, 2022. 272 pages. Reading Level: Ages 16+/Grown-ups Recommended For: parents, educators, and children’s literature enthusiasts “Stories can train our imaginations and help us grow in empathy and sympathy, but stories can also help us understand how we fit into the kingdom of God, as well as prepare us for a life of being molded by the word of God.” So…
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A Bite-Sized Pirate by K.S. D’arcy
Simply Beautiful A Bite-Sized Pirate by K.S D’arcy is a simply beautiful book for the under fives. The story is written in simple rhyme with just four lines per double page. There is a rhythm to the words, enabling our children to join in when they have heard it a few times. Each page is […]
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All That’s Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien
Cover Reveal Set in Cabramatta, Sydney in 1996, All That’s Left Unsaid follows Ky, who returns home in the wake of her brother’s murder to find that, despite the murder taking place a busy restaurant, the police investigation has stalled – every single bystander claims to have seen nothing. As Ky attempts to uncover the truth, she […]
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The Forgotten Beach by Amanda James
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow The Forgotten Beach by Amanda James is the most delightful contemporary novel that I just could not put down. It totally warmed my heart. The novel is set in Cornwall – a landscape of artists, rugged cliffs and crumbling houses. It is a romantic backdrop with wild weather, smugglers caves and hidden […]
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The House Of Special Purpose by John Boyne
Epic The House Of Special Purpose by John Boyne is a simply marvellous, epic, historical novel that totally consumed me. John Boyne is a fabulous author who has clearly researched the Romanov family and their role in history. He has combined facts with fiction to produce a compelling read. The facts are extrapolated as the […]
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Life Flight by Lynette Eason
Thrilling Life Flight by Lynette Eason is an absolutely marvellous contemporary Christian crime thriller and the first book in the Extreme Measures series. I cannot wait for the subsequent books. The action is fast paced and more than a little creepy as we witness the hunt for an escaped death row inmate. There are many […]
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The Orphan Sisters by Shirley Dickson
Teamwork The Orphan Sisters by Shirley Dickson is a marvellous historical novel beginning in the late 1920’s but mainly set during World War II. It is a fabulous debut novel and I cannot wait to read more by Shirley Dickson. The novel concerns the beautiful, unbreakable bond between two sisters abandoned in an orphanage by […]
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A Midlife Holiday by Cary J Hansson
Fun Filled A Midlife Holiday by Cary J Hansson is a fun filled contemporary novel that entertained me from the start. Three friends since uni thirty years earlier take a holiday to sun-filled shores. Life has been passing them by with their responsibilities back in Britain. Now is the time for the three to have […]
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*God’s Attributes by Jill Nelson
God’s Attributes is an accessible, kid-friendly way to approach the greatness of God as we learn to trust Him. *God’s Attributes by Jill Nelson. P&R, 2022, 117 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 5-10 as a read-aloud, 8-12 independently God is . . . How would you describe God? The best way is by learning how God describes himself, and that’s what the Making Him Known series published by P&R seeks to accomplish. God’s Design and God’s Word are two of this series we’ve already reviewed, but God’s Attributes might be the most comprehensive. Each of the 25 chapters explores a different aspect of God: His…
