Happy Chinese New Year 2016! I hope that you all have the most wonderful new year full of joy, peace, and happiness. Today I am excited to share with you a FREE: Chinese New Year 2016 – Year of the Monkey – Coloring Page I love drawing and I love teaching my children about different holidays celebrated…
BookDescription “Henry Hodges was one of the loneliest boys. No friendslived near him; he didn’t like toys.” “Son, you are special!” Father said with a grin.“We’ll look high and look low for the perfect new friend.” Henry Hodges was a lonely little boy who long for a friend tospend time with and…
The Legend of the Candy Cane, written by Lori Walburg, and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey, is a book that will quickly become a family favorite with its inspirational story and its beautifully illustrated pictures. I was so excited when The Legend of the Candy Cane arrived in the mail. I couldn’t wait to open the…
Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door Book Review: “If you ain’t makin’ dust you’re eatin’ it!” Imogene yells. With lines like this, your children will want to have Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door read out loud to them over and over again. Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door, written by Denette Fretz, and illustrated…
I love it when I find a book that teaches my children about the love God has for them. One Lost Sheep, written by Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrated by Margaret Spengler, is that kind of book. This sweet story retells Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep where the Sheppard seeks after the one. Just…
Chris P. Bacon – My Life So Far… is a story about an inspiring little pig called, Chris P. Bacon, and his caring adopted father, a veterinarian named Len Lucero. Chris P. Bacon was born without the use of his back legs. This adorable pig became a You Tube and Talk Show sensation when…
Good-bye, Bumps! ~Talking to What’s Bugging You, is an excellent book written by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and his daughter Saje Dyer. Saje tells a wonderful story of her childhood where she was able to overcome a physical condition by changing her attitude and not allowing her physical problem to have power over her. This…
Veggie Tales: Pirates,Mess Detectives, and a Superhero, by Karen Poth, is a wonderful Zonderkidz “I Can Read!” book. In this 3 in 1 book “young readers follow their favorite Veggie friends in3 easy-to-read stories that help teach early reading skills as well as sound morals and Bible-based life lessons”. The three stories included in this…
Here are a few of the fun books we read while learning about Chinese New Year. No, these books don’t specifically talk about Chinese New Year, however they are wonderful Chinese themed books. The Seven Chinese Brothers written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng This book was a favorite read…
We love Fairy Tales in our home. There is just something wonderful and magical about them. My youngest daughter “Little Red” was so excited to come home and tell me that every Friday in her 1st grade class they have what they call “Fairy Tale Friday”. A volunteer (Mom, Dad, Grandpa, etc.) comes into the…