Some people don't have any words when tragedy strikes (people like me). Other people have just the right words at the right time, people like Nancy Sanders, a children's writer that I have recently "met" through her book and blog. Her post at the hyperlink below is well worth reading, and I'm so grateful that … Continue reading Hope in the Midst of Sorrows – Nancy Sanders’ blog post
Category: Kiddies
Compassion Sunday
On Compassion Sunday a few weeks ago I gave a talk at my church about my many years of involvement with Compassion International. Here is part of that talk, a little bit about my experiences with this organization that I admire and trust. As I grew up, I’d heard about donating to charities, but the … Continue reading Compassion Sunday
I Love Old Books! (Part 2)
Ever since the Crossroads Used Book Sale, I’ve been enjoying my new old books and writing about why they are such a delight to me. I treasure them because I believe these books were far more precious in their day than a book is now, simply because of the relative scarcity of books and the … Continue reading I Love Old Books! (Part 2)
Book review of At the Robot Zoo by Harris Tobias
I have to give this story an A for originality. It’s a completely different concept from anything I’ve read before, and pretty good writing for a guy who was raised by robots disguised as New Yorkers! I give it an A+ for the artwork. It is filled with illustrations by William Barden that are a … Continue reading Book review of At the Robot Zoo by Harris Tobias
Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!
The 18th Century Secret Society never dreamed that this would happen! This could be the perfect book. It is filled with fascinating, engaging characters, actual history, scientific concepts explained, amusing and intricately accurate illustrations, a mystery to solve, the ticking clock, an explosive climax and best of all, humor. It is officially written for children … Continue reading Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!
Review of The Taste of Snow
by Stephen V. Masse Illustrated by Brian Allen ©2012 Good Harbor Press For Ages 8 - 14 This sweet story takes us along with the close-knit Kinders family through the days leading to Christmas in the small Austrian town of Gartendorf. We see life through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl, Nicole, who has received … Continue reading Review of The Taste of Snow
Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)
by Colton Burpo as told to Todd and Sonja Burpo ©2011 published by Tommy Nelson When Colton got very sick and went to the hospital, he closed his eyes and woke up in heaven. After he left the hospital and went home, he wanted to tell everyone about his experience. This children’s book is a … Continue reading Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)
Review of Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills
For many third graders, math is a struggle, and fractions are trouble! But here is help. For homework, have them read this book. Wilson can’t understand fractions, so his mother makes him go to a tutor every Saturday morning. He is humiliated. He keeps his tutor a secret from everyone. But he is surprised that … Continue reading Review of Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills
Understanding math a la Sir Cumference
A book review of Cindy Neuschwander’s Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone Ages 8-12 Young Radius finding King Arthur’s Sword Edgecaliber Our cast of characters in this book includes Sir Cumference, his wife, Lady Di of Ameter, their son Radius, and his friend, Vertex. From the first look at the title, through the … Continue reading Understanding math a la Sir Cumference
In Heaven
Surrounded by treasures from the used book sales...... The above were published in 1905, 1922, 1921 and 1920, respectively. The book below was published in 1923 or earlier (only have an inscription to go by). This reader was published in 1897. The 3 above were published in 1912. All of them gems!!!
Happily Writing 