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Children’s Corner: The Berenstain Bears Easter Fun Sticker & Activity Book

5 Apr

The Berenstain Bears come to life this joyful Easter season with puzzles, activity pages, and more than 50 reusable stickers in The Berenstain Bears Easter Fun Sticker and Activity Book.

Featuring Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey and the rest of the Bear Country gang, kids are sure to find lots to do helping Honey Bear find hidden Easter eggs and chocolates around the Bear family treehouse, doing crosswords and word searches with Brother and Sister, and even helping out at the Easter sunrise service at Chapel in the Woods.

To purchase, click HERE.

My Impressions: 

Combining fun activities and the truths of the Easter story, The Berenstain Bears Easter Fun Sticker And Activity Book will provide that special child in your life hours of enjoyment. There’s plenty to do — word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring pages — and it all revolves around the real meaning of Easter — Jesus’ resurrection. Sure there are references to bunnies and candy, but this book focuses on what is really important. A welcome addition to an Easter basket, this book is a winner!

Recommended.

Audience: children ages 4-8.

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Children’s Corner — Christmas Is Coming!

9 Nov

Christmas is just around the corner! Can you believe it? And to help your family get into the Christmas mood, Zonderkidz has two books featuring The Berenstain Bears that are perfect!

61bxlbwtwbl-_sx497_bo1204203200_In the newest Berenstain Bears Living Lights book, The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel, the cubs discover there’s more to angels than wings and flowing white robes!

It is almost Christmas and there is finally snow in Bear Country. Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are ready for some winter fun! But when they can’t decide what kind of snowbear to build, Honey Bear’s snow angel gives the older cubs a great idea. Soon the cubs have built a Christmas snow angel. Later, as they warm up with some hot cocoa, Mama and Papa give the cubs a little lesson about some very special angels and the work they do for God.

 

619qtc5am9l-_sx405_bo1204203200_The Berenstain Bears come to life this holiday season with puzzles, activity pages, and more than 50 reusable stickers in The Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Fun Sticker and Activity Book.

Featuring Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey and the rest of the Bear Country gang, kids are sure to find lots to do helping Honey Bear find the missing piece of the Bear family Nativity scene, doing crosswords and word searches with Brother and Sister, and even helping out at the Christmas Eve service at Chapel in the Woods.

 

 

My Impressions:

Whether you are looking for a family read-along book to share about God’s plans and provision or just want a fun-filled activity book to take along on a trip to grandma’s house, you are in luck with these two books. In The Berenstain Bears And The Christmas Angel, the Bear family learns about an important part of the Christmas story (and really an important part of God’s total story) — angels. Children learn of the role the angels played in bringing about God’s plan. The Christmas story is emphasized, but I loved that references to more stories about angels are included in the back of the book. Challenging for elementary readers or a good choice for family together time, this book will become a favorite for your holiday.

The Berentain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker And Activity Book is filled with word searches, coloring pages, crosswords and more! All the activities revolve around Christmas with many pointing to the real reason for the season — Jesus’ birth. This book will keep your kids occupied for hours!

So, treat your kids to an early Christmas present with The Berenstain Bears And The Christmas Angel and The Berenstain Bears Christmas Fun Sticker And Activity Book.

Recommended.

Audience: early elementary school-aged kids and their families.

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for complimentary copies of these books. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Children’s Corner — The Berenstain Bears’ Holiday Cookbook

2 Nov

unknownBe part of the fun and join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they cook up holiday favorites and some unique eats for friends and family with the all-new The Berenstain Bears Holiday Cookbook. Filled with traditional holiday favorites like Frosted Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Pie, Hot Apple Cider Punch, Cranberry Stuffing, and some unique and fun recipes like Papa Bear’s Paw-Licking Good Chicken Wings, this kid-friendly cookbook will help Bear Country families, and families and friends everywhere, have the most wonderful year of eating ever!

Young cooks and their adult assistants will find recipes for beverages, meals and sides, and sweets and treats.

 

My Impressions:

The Berenstain Bears’ Holiday Cookbook proved to provide fun, good food and grandparent bonding time for my friend Laurie and her two granddaughters. I loaned her my copy to do some taste-testing of a couple of the recipes. She and her grands rated it a sure-fire winner! They had lots of fun creating food and memories.

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This cookbook comes with 40 kid-friendly and approved recipes to use throughout the year. Six sections of holiday and season-inspired recipes are introduced with a short look into the Bear Family’s life and a special message from God’s word. Ingredients are pantry-friendly and directions are simple. Laurie and the girls (aren’t they cute?!) made the Gobbler Apple Muffins and Celebration Sloppy Joes. Laurie was so impressed with this cookbook, she is buying some for family and friends!

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A perfect cookbook for anyone with kids, The Berenstain Bears’ Holiday Cookbook gets mine and the Mullis girls’ highly recommended rating!

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Highly Recommended.

Audience: kids and their parents/grandparents

To purchase, click HERE.

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for free copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Children’s Corner: The Berenstain Bears School Time Blessings

20 Jul

61vfD3ylOPL._SX497_BO1,204,203,200_It’s back-to-school time in Bear Country!

After the long and lazy summer, it’s time for school. Brother and Sister are ready to see their friends and get busy with all of the things they enjoy about school—but are nervous about the more challenging subjects like math and history. And Honey Bear will be going to nursery school for the first time—but how will she handle not being home with Mama and Papa all day?

In this new Berenstain Bear Living Lights book, Mama and Papa Bear remind their cubs that prayer and God’s love are always there to guide them and that they will support them no matter what the challenge.

To purchase this book, click HERE.

My Impressions:

School is just around the corner here in my hometown. Teachers go back to work next Monday! It seems the summer gets shorter and shorter every year. In the newest book in Berenstain Bear Living Lights series, the Bear family is facing excitement and anxiety over the start of school. Honey is starting nursery school and Brother and Sister face challenges in their school work. New opportunities, new surroundings, new adventures! And isn’t that how it is for all children during the first weeks of school? I love that The Berenstain Bears School Time Blessings addresses all of that and reminds both parents and children that God is always ready and able to help. Several Bible verses about God that reiterate that point are included in this book. Following the story, there are discussion questions and activities to make real life school challenges more manageable and fun! A great choice for back to school reading for preschoolers and elementary aged kids!

Highly Recommended.

Audience: preschool through elementary aged children.

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Children’s Corner: The Berenstain Bears’ Caring And Sharing Treasury

15 Jun

61X+BtdMWnL._SY498_BO1,204,203,200_Time after time the Living Lights, Berenstain Bears series has attracted young readers through creative and engaging stories that not only entertain but teach values and life lessons. Now, five of the series’ most loved books are available in a comprehensive bind-up. This Living Lights collection is sure to be a popular choice for Berenstain Bears readers who have enjoyed the series in the past.

This collection includes:

– Jobs Around Town

– Get Involved

– Love Their Neighbors

– The Biggest Brag

– Gossip Gang

Purchase this book HERE.

My Impressions:

Here’s a great collection of stories to keep your child engaged in reading this summer. Five stories from the Living Lights collection provide challenging lessons for the whole family. Each story is Biblically based with a message of how to live God’s way. Fun illustrations featuring all your favorites from Bear Country and stories to keep your kids engaged are wonderful. But the best part of this collection are the questions and activities provided for each story. There’s plenty to discuss and ways to Get Out And Do It! The Berenstain Bears’ Caring And Sharing Treasury would be perfect for family story time and devotions. And wouldn’t it be great to get the whole family involved in living out the lessons taught?!

Highly Recommended!

Audience: children ages 4-8 plus the whole family!

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Children’s Corner: The Berenstain Bears Mother’s Day Blessings + Giveaway!

20 Apr

61J9eM00XQL._SY496_BO1,204,203,200_Mama Bear is the best mama in all of Bear Country and Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear know just what to do for her on Mother’s Day. In this newest title in the Berenstain Bears Living Lights, The Berenstain Bears Mother’s Day Blessings, join the Bear family and all of Bear Country as they spend Mother’s Day together remembering just why our mothers are so special to all of us!

 

My Impressions:

From the beloved Berestains comes a new book series, Living Lights — books that help children learn how God wants them to live. In Mother’s Day BlessingsBrother, Sister and Honey Bear want to do something special for their mom, because she is so special to them. As they look forward to their surprise, they learn how many of the people around them are more than their jobs; they are mothers too. All around Bear Country, children show how much their mothers mean to them. Brightly detailed illustrations reinforce this sweet story. There’s even a discussion and activity guide at the end of the book to get kids thinking and doing. Mother’s Day Blessings is great any day!

Recommended.

Audience: children ages 4-8.

To purchase this book, click HERE.

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Giveaway!

Zonderkidz is very graciously offering a copy of The Berenstain Bears Mother’s Day Blessings to one of my readers. To enter, tell me who you will share this book with. Please note: US only.

Children’s Corner: The Berenstain Bears’ Easter Blessings

1 Mar

61PSztewBaL._SX458_BO1,204,203,200_Stan and Jan Berenstain launched the Berenstain Bears books in 1962 with The Big Honey Hunt. Since that time, more than 365 Berenstain Bears books have been published, making it one of the best-selling children’s series ever. Today, Mike Berenstain continues his parents’ tradition of creating warm and engaging stories featuring the lovable Bear family. In The Berenstain Bears’ Easter Blessings, the cubs learn about the many blessings in their lives, and especially the greatest blessing of all – the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter. The short, simple story and well-loved characters provide toddlers with a perfect introduction to this very important Christian holiday.

To purchase this book, click HERE.

My Impressions:

The Berenstain Bears know what is important. In the book Easter Blessings, before the candy or the egg hunt, the Bears give thanks for everything, especially their Savior, Jesus Christ. Filled with colorful illustrations and a simple message, this board book is a great way to remind little ones of the importance of Easter along with teaching the very valuable lesson of gratitude. Another perfect addition to an Easter basket.

Recommended.

Audience: children ages 2-4.

(Thanks to Worthy Publishing for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)