Finding a good bedtime story can be a challenge sometimes. Sherry Rossman was kind enough to share a copy of her newest children’s picture book The Guardians in exchange for an honest review. This is a story told from the perspective of the family cat, Goodwin. Now Goodwin has the ability to see guardian angels as they watch over, not only the children from his family, but lots of people where he lives. These guardians go with them throughout the day protecting and helping.   This is a beautiful book with fabulous illustrations. The story is short and is perfect for a bedtime story. It is a positive and…

  I picked up Christmas gift for everyone by Bee Faith after a search on Amazon for a children’s Christmas book. I was taken by the beautiful illustrations. In this story, young Monica has been given a homework assignment to write a letter to Jesus asking for what she wants for Christmas.  Monica’s grandpa has recently passed away and she is finding it difficult to know what to put in her letter. When she shares with her grandmother her sadness, her grandmother shares with her about the truth of who Jesus is and why he came to earth. She learns about the special map, the Bible, that tells everyone the…

  As an author, I was certainly interested when I saw “Marketing Your Book On Amazon: 21 Things You Can Easily Do for Free To Get More Exposure” by Shelley Hitz available. I picked up a copy and was very excited to see what she had that I could start implementing. Shelley offers 21 tips for authors to help them navigate marketing strategies on Amazon. This book gave some good background as to the reasons she wrote the book and what she hopes readers will gain. She has a very easy to read style and she does a great job of explaining step by step how to implement the suggestions.…

(Click picture to go to Amazon Page) As a change of pace from the kids books I’ve been reading lately, I picked up Another Second Chance: God’s Story by Troy Lewis. This incredible story of a man who underwent a kidney transplant was a truly wonderful read. Troy takes the time to set the stage and explains about his life and the rare disorder that left him in desperate need of a kidney transplant in his early 40s. The circumstances that surrounded how he ultimately received a kidney and all the lives that were touched by God’s divine planning is truly a testimony of the miraculous grace of God. This…

 Today we’re looking at the sequel to last week’s book. “On My Own” by Susette Williams will be published very soon and will be worth the wait. Being allowed to stay home by ourselves is a right of passage for many kids. There’s always that first time where kids are given that responsibility and while it’s very exciting, it can also be scary sometimes. Stef returns in “On my Own,” Susette William’s sequel “The In Crowd.”   This is another well written and fun book that deals with real issues that tweens and teens face. Stef is given the opportunity to babysit her brother and sister and she has to…

(Click picture to go to Amazon Page)The drive to be popular and have all the “right” stuff can be so challenging for kids. The same is true with Stef. In Susette Williams’ book, “The ‘In’ Crowd” Stef is getting ready to start 6th grade and she wants to get the right clothes and shoes so she can be considered “cool.” While Stef gets some nice things, she still gets teased by the popular kids in school. When one of the cool kids ends up having to give back all their new clothes, the tables really turn and Stef is faced with a lesson in what it means to forgive.  …

(Click Picture to go to Amazon)  When young Patty Gayle’s grandmother tells her that a special key she has will unlock amazing secrets, Patty never imagines what incredible adventures are in store for her. Unfortunately, her grandmother then has a stroke and eventually succumbs to death before she can reveal those secrets to Patty and she is left to find and unlock those secrets on her own. The mystery that unravels in the pages following is truly an exciting turn of events full of secrets and danger that will keep the reader coming back for more as Patty discovers the existence of the land of Kingsley and the amazing destiny…

(Click picture to go to Amazon) Flyers: Christian’s Wings by Matthew Eldridge is an interesting book about a world of fairy like creatures. One young flyer, Christian, doesn’t have wings and has been told that he is special among the flyers. Christian has difficulty communicating with the other flyers in school and at home, but God has a special plan to use Christian during a time of great need for the village and soon all can see his very special gifts.   This touching story by Matthew Eldridge takes many of characteristics of autism and attributes them to Christian. As Christian is learning and trying to understand the world around him…

Click to go to Amazon I happened to catch “Secrets” by Kristen Heitzmann on a free weekend on Amazon as I was browsing for something to read. I wasn’t sure about it and I hadn’t read anything by her before, but I finally talked myself into it because, after all, it was free. I am so glad I did.  In this book, we learn that Lance Michelli’s grandmother has a secret. However, after she suffers a stroke, only her devoted grandson is able to help her put to rest the secrets that haunt her. If only she could speak to share with him exactly what she wants done. She is…

As Christmas approaches, I always enjoy seeing the children’s Christmas books. Sharing the beauty and wonder of Christmas with children is such a fun and exciting opportunity. Today, I am sharing with you one of those books that will be a new favorite of children everywhere: The Moose at the Manger by Lisa Tortorello. Muse the Moose is traveling with her family and is excited about the upcoming Christmas holiday. While she is busy with her thoughts, she looses track of her family and finds herself alone. Scared, she turns to a bright star in the sky who promises to help her find her family, but on the way, she…