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Children’s Corner — Sunrise, Easter Surprise!

19 Feb

A lively Easter board book depicting the joy that spread with the news of Jesus’ Resurrection.

All of creation is alive with the news: Jesus lives! From chirping birds to chattering rabbits to buzzing bees, the pages of this Easter board book spill over with joy. With cheerful verse and lighthearted-yet-reverent illustrations, Sunrise, Easter Surprise! imagines Jesus’ Resurrection from the perspectives of those who might have seen and heard of it first: the sun as it rose, a flower as it bloomed, and the first people at the empty tomb. This exuberant Easter book offers even the littlest listener a better understanding of what the Resurrection means to all creation: new life through Jesus. Ages 2-5.

To purchase, click HERE.

Hannah C. Hall is a bestselling author, award-winning blogger, follower of Jesus, lover of Josh, mother of five, cooker of meals, changer of diapers, and an unashamed enjoyer of desserts. Visit her at HannahCHall.com.

 

My Impressions:

Hannah Hall writes the best children’s books! They are whimsical, yes, but also have a great message of God’s love and promises. In the board book, Sunrise, Easter Surprise!, all of creation is bursting to share the news of Jesus’ resurrection. I loved the rhyming verse that highlights each little creature — bunnies, bees, lambs, and flowers — and its eager anticipation. The colorful illustrations will capture your child’s attention while a message of the Easter story is told in easy to understand terms. And if your grown-up heart scoffs at such a story, just remember what God’s word says:

But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. (Job 12-7-10)

Sunrise, Easter Surprise! is the perfect book to introduce small children to the wonder that is the empty tomb. While it would make a great addition to an Easter basket, this one really should be brought out early and often!

Highly Recommended.

Audience: kids ages 2-5.

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

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Children’s Corner: Would A Worm Go on A Walk?

9 Apr

61RWr17UN0L._SY425_BO1,204,203,200_Would a worm go on a walk, if you could lead him down the street? / Would he wear his tiny tennies, if he had two worm-sized feet?

So begins this humorous and imaginative picture book that introduces children to the idea that animals are uniquely created by a loving and wise God. Would a Worm Go on a Walk?, with its colorful, comical illustrations, is a fresh, fun way to teach young children that God created all things very good. He gave all the animals, and children, too, wonderful qualities and unique strengths. Children will giggle over the ridiculous scenarios presented, and they will come away with the knowledge that we all are loved and special. Ages 4-7.

aboutmephotoHannah C. Hall is a bestselling author, award-winning blogger, lover of Jesus, lover of Josh, mother of four, cooker of meals, changer of diapers, and an unashamed enjoyer of desserts. Visit her at HannahCHall.com.

Bill-Bolton_Advocate_art_illustration_agency_art7-150x150Bill Bolton (in his own words):

A British illustrator, I Graduated in 1990 from Oxford Brookes University followed by several years working exclusively for two major greeting card publishers. Since then I have worked across the board illustrating children’s book, in Advertising, Editorial, Publishing and Design. It keeps me busy!

I have a passion for the environment and live in an earth sheltered house. At the weekends you might spot me under the wind turbine or mowing the roof.

 

My Impressions:

Would A Worm Go on A Walk is one of the best children’s books I have read all year! The combination of Hannah Hall’s clever and witty rhyme and Bill Bolton’s colorfully whimiscal illustrations will keep your child’s attention even as he/she learn about God’s creative wisdom. I loved each what if question posed — it reminded me so much of my inquisitive youngest child who still asks mind-stretching and hilarious questions at the ripe old age of 23. Each scenario leads up to the final lesson of the God who made all things good, especially us! So get ready for a family reading time filled with giggles and guffaws and additional would or could questions.

Highly recommended.

Audience: children ages 5-8.

To purchase this book, click HERE.

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

 

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