On Our Bookshelf: Poems For Every Season by Bette Westera
Do you love poetry and nature? If so, you will love Poems for Every Season–A Year of Haiku, Sonnets, and More written by Bette Westera and illustrated by Henriette Boerendans. It was translated by David Colmer and published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. The book is divided into four sections, one for each season. […]
Finding Harmony: Book Review and Interview with Author Allia Zobel Nolan
Summary Finding Harmony: The Kitten Who Taught Friends Kindness by Allia Zobel Nolan, illustrated by Alejandro O’Kif, follows the story of a little girl, Casey, trying to find her lost kitten, Harmony. Her friends offer to help her search, but they end up arguing over who has the best idea. Will anyone find Harmony? Review […]
On Our Bookshelf: Outside ABCs Written by Janice D. Green
In Janice Green’s new picture book, Outside ABCs, more than twenty-six birds, butterflies, and woodland creatures dance across the pages. Green’s rhyming text tells us a tidbit or two about each creature she features. Each page reminds young readers that God is the One who created the featured animals. Children will also enjoy searching for other animals […]
On Our Bookshelf: God Bless America, 250 Years Strong by Mark Weaver
I host Storytime at our local public library once a month. I always look for books for holidays and seasons. Since America will be celebrating its 250th on July 4th this year, I did a search for books for younger children on this topic. I only found one at the time. God Bless America, 250 […]
On Our Bookshelf: What if the World is a Letter? by Hilary Echols and Vu Thuy Ngoc Ha
The Premise Some books linger with you—the images stay in your mind; the words dance around in your thoughts; and you can’t wait to read them again. Such is the case with Hilary Echol’s debut picture book, What if the World is a Letter?. This picture book showcases the love of God through His creation […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Visit by Nuria Figueras
In Nuria Figueras’s “The Visit”, Little Fox cautiously welcomes Silence to come in and soon gains a new friend.
On Our Bookshelf: My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond
My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond is a tale of knights and kings, villains and monsters, and magical beings from the spirit world. But Lond has added a clever twist—it’s hard to tell which is which! Who are the heroes, and who are the villains in this upside-down story? Plus, Lond tells this tale straight […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina Cho
Do you love fairy tale retellings? If so, you will love The Princess and the Grain of Rice written by Tina Cho and illustrated by Honee Jang. It is a fabulous Korean retelling of The Princess and the Pea. The rich illustrations are beautiful, making the book even more of a treasure! I especially loved […]
On Our Bookshelf: Arthur’s Cat by Johan Leynaud
A One-Sided Relationship One-sided relationships are challenging especially for children and their pets, and Johan Leynaud captures these feelings perfectly in his book Arthur’s Cat, translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone. Leynaud’s simple color palette of pastels and use of white space help capture the relationship between Arthur and Zeffo. What Arthur Wants Arthur loves […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Missing Piece by Megan K. Palmer
A Simple Idea That Feels So Full There’s something really special about a story that feels simple on the surface but carries something deeper underneath—and The Missing Piece by Megan K. Palmer quietly does exactly that. From the beginning, I was drawn into the image of a family gathered around a puzzle, realizing something isn’t […]