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Tipper Tells a Lie and Diggit Saves the Day Board Books Review

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My 2 year old daughter LOVES these 2 books! She will come down from nap time or wander through the living room and grab the books saying "boo, boo". She loves her brother trucks and trains so these are her favorite books. Tipper Tells a Lie This book tells about how Tipper lies to his friends. Dozer, Diggit, Stretch and Tipper are a team and on their way to a construction site. Tipper, all throughout the book, tries to hide his lie. In the end he gets found out, but the best part.....is how his friends are so forgiving and help him out! Shows your child, not only how lying is bad but about forgiveness.. The pictures are bright and the trucks are drawn with such great animation. Would be great buy for little boys age 2-7 You can purchase this book through Tommy Nelson website for $9.99 http://www.thomasnelson.com/building-god-s-kingdom-tipper-tells-a-lie?utm_source=hccp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TM-TM%20TNMommy%20Monthly%20Resource%20Newsletter%20-%20D

Devotions For Beginning Readers Book Review

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Super cute book! I have a little one who desperately struggles with reading. This is the perfect Devotion for him. He doesn't have to struggle with words that he doesn't understand. I love that there is a word segment that is like having a spelling word that is repeated throughout. Repeating words over and over again is great way to help your child learn that specific word. This book is written by bestselling author Crystal Bowman and award-winning producer Christy Lee Taylor. This book is 240 pages. It is a nice hard back book with beautiful, vibrant illustrations. My 2 year old loves just looking at the bright pictures, while everyone else reads. This would make a great Christmas gift to a child aged 5-8. I would say, that both boys and girls would love this book equally. Devotions for Beginning Readers doesn't just help your child read, it helps them learn to pray. Each devotions ends in a simple prayer for your child to pray. I was sent this book for my child

Forever Mom Book Review

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I thought that this book was very insightful! We are in the process of adopting our youngest child. We have had her since she was 3 weeks old and she is now a little over 2. Mary Ostyn gave tips and pointers on things to do. She gave ideas to fund raising, which we have done a lot of. Private Adoption and Overseas adoption is not cheap. Now, if you adopt from foster care it can be relatively cheap to free. Mary posted her heart on these pages. She wanted to adopt and the journey through it. Sometimes the choice is not the one you want. There are so many children out there right now that need a forever family. I have a friend who is over her limit for taking in foster children. They have so many that need homes that they are overfilling homes. Most people want babies because they feel an older child will cause problems. Do not always pay attention to movies. My friend has 5 teens in her home right now. Only 1 has been an issue. But, after being in her home for over a year now, she

Worry Woo's Review

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EMBRACE YOUR INNER WOO Watch the story about how Worry Woo's Came about "> Do you have a child that worries a lot? They don't even have to be a Worry Woo. If your child struggles with Loneliness, then meet Nola. Nola, the cuddly green Monster of Loneliness lives in a world of sunny skies and beautiful landscapes but she’s missing one thing… a friend. Her wide-eyed stare and squooshy tummy make her an ideal candidate for hugs and kisses. She also sports the signature WorryWoo belly button made for tickles. She would love to be your best friend!! Nola and her book are $36 http://www.worrywoos.com/Nola.html?openstorepage=product_det:196316 If your child is insecure, you will want them to meet Rue. Rue, The Monster of Insecurity, thinks his nose is too big and wishes he looked different. Rue needs to be reminded he looks beautiful just the way he is. I have to say that Rue would have been my best friend, when I was

Personalized Children's Book Review

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Not only was this book fun to make it was super easy to make! My 7 year old son rarely get the items to review. I was excited when this one came up. Plus, if you ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, he will say a ninja. A white ninja because the white clothed ones are good and the black clothed ones are bad. So Ninja it was! Just go to KD Novelties http://www.kdnovelties.com/ Find the book or cd you would like to purchase. Click on it and start to personalize your book. Just fill out the information they ask for. My son thought it was awesome that not only was he the ninja in the book, that saved the world, but his friends were in it also. The KD Novelties asks for up to 3 friends for the book. I included his older brother and 2 best friend cousins. What a neat idea this was. You really should check this company out. With Christmas coming, would make a great gift for that young child on your list. They have plenty to choose from and you can find boys and girls b

Brave Girls Bible Stories Book Review and Giveaway

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Why not join Hope, Gracie, Glory, Faith, and Honor and they go through the Bible and see why they can be brave too. Women in the Bible were brave. God helped them become the strong, brave women that they were. Our girls can be that way too! I am not a very brave person. I tend to hide behind my husband. But I have tried raising strong girls. I sometimes envy women I see with lots of bravery. I love Ruth and Esther's stories. Brave Girls shows you so many strong and brave women of the Bible. Some you might know and well, some you may not. But all the stories are written in a way that it is like the women are telling you their stories. This book is very easy to follow and great Mommy/daughter time. Meet Hope Ready for a game of football? Yeah, I know I’m a girl. And girls aren’t supposed to play football, right? Well, you haven’t seen me with my brothers. Every Saturday afternoon we’re out in the yard playing flag football with our neighbors. And if it isn’t football, it’s

Little Critters Being Thankful and We All Need Forgiveness Board Books Giveaway

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Being thankful for the things that you have is a interesting concept in children. Children tend to always want everything. As adults we see that what we have is what God wants us to have. I have to say since we don't always have, at our house, we have taught thankfulness since the very start. Our youngest just turned 2 and I am very thankful that she is already starting the "tainshoo" when she gets something she wants. In our house the phrase "we can't afford it right now" is very common thing. Little Critters Books are so great at helping teach those, well needed, lessons to our children. Mercer Mayer is the writer and illustrator for Little Monster® and Little Critter® books. He began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966 and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Mayer currently lives in New England with his wife Gina, who co-wrote many of the popular Little Critter® books. He has four children and two grandchildren. This

Share a Blessing Sticker and Postcard Book Review and Giveaway

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Are you the leader of a Missionette's or Royal Rangers group? How about a home group? This is the perfect booklet to have around. Let's show our children the great way to uplift peoples spirits. This creative little book is chuck full of 1,000 stylish stickers and 24 super cute post cards. Each postcard has an encouraging message for kids to share! This would be great to have this kids send to friends in the hospital. Even thank you notes. My kids love to find other children who are sick and in need of a pick me up. This has been beneficial to our 10 year old and our 14 year old. Both girls but I feel that boys might like to send them also. Why not get them involved too. You can purchase this book from Amazon.com for $8.99 http://www.amazon.com/Share-Blessing-Thomas-Nelson/dp/0529111403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413578608&sr=8-1&keywords=Share+a+Blessing+book Or from Thomas Nelson.com for $9.99 http://www.thomasnelson.com/share-a-blessing Check out

Man Stuff Devotional Review and Giveaway

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Men's devotionals seem harder to find than women's. I wonder why that is? Men need that extra time with God too. Tommy Nelson has over 200 devo's for men! I went looking and was amazed at the amount. If you are looking for a good devotional for your husband this would be a great one for you. Follow along with Josh Turner on this manly Christian journey! My husband feels like if a book touches his hand he will start on fire. With that said I gave this book to a friend of ours, who is a children's pastor, to review for me. Mathew loved the book. He said this was an easy read and really got you thinking and into the Word. As a Father of 8 it was truly a blessed time to be able to sit and read and really connect. Most men go to work, come home, have dinner and go to bed. In between work and children and life they have to try to have an intimate relationship with God also. Not an easy task in this majorly busy world. Being the Father of 8, being children's pastor a

The Princess Bible Review and Giveaway

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GOD"S LITTLE PRINCESS HOLY BIBLE This Bible is super cute! I absolutely love the princess crowns on the sides We homeschool and for Bible class she has been using the King James Version of the Bible. Not the easiest version for children and teens to understand. When we received this book she grabbed it one day to see what the verse said in it. She was so excited at how much easier it was to understand. (It's the New King James) So now for Bible class we use this Bible instead. So glad to be able to test and review. Going Deeper, A Princess Heart Study :*Super Special Sheila Section* a 13 week Bible study that features key topics of the Bible and what they mean for your “Princess Life.” Each week is a four-page section and will be set in the center of the Bible as a special section for girls and parents to learn from and enjoy. This is the first children’s Bible that includes many helps and a 13 week independent in-depth Bible study

God is Always Good Book Review and Giveaway

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Do you have a curious child? This book answers so many curious questions about God's love for us. I have so many friends with foster children. We are privately adopting our youngest but she has never been through stress or distrust. I am glad to have this for her when she gets older though. She may feel grief, she may worry and there is always scary times while growing up. Follow these sweet illustrated animals as they tell you about God's love He provides and tells us how we can show others of His amazing love. Each page has a scripture verse to go with that page. This 32 page book has these Features & Benefits: •Kids have lots of fears, and this book helps them feel safe •Comforts kids by addressing needs and fears with Scripture and a soothing message •Soft illustrations and sweet text make this message inviting for young children •Padded Hardcover You can purchase this book from Thomasnelson.com for $12.99 http://www.thomasnelson.com/god-is-always-goo

Good Night Little Punkin Book Review and Giveaway

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Such a cute board book for the younger crowd. We have 2 kids that struggle with reading. We get them the younger kids books so they can practice the easier words. This book is so cute. This family goes out to the harvest party with their son Milo. Milo is tired but refuses to leave as he wants to do all the activities. (I think all of us parents can understand) So he does almost all of them. They go looking for Milo and he is sound asleep against a hay bale. http://www.tommynelson.com/books/good-night-little-pumpkin/ You can purchase this book for You can also purchase this book now at Sam's Club or from Amazon.com for $7.92 http://www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Little-Pumpkin-Claire/dp/1400323436/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410987384&sr=8-1&keywords=Good+Night%2C+Little+Pumpkin Cute colors and graphics. Thomas Nelson has some awesome reads for your little budding believer. Check them out online at: http://www.tommynelson.com/ Check out Tommy Nelson/Thoma

God's Love in my Heart by Nadine Wickenden

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My 10 year old daughter loves this book. My favorite comment that she had to say about it was "awe look at the cute mountains, mom aren't they cute mountains"? The graphics in the book are very cute. God's Love In My Heart is a nice sturdy board book. Each page is sturdy enough to withstand little kids and the rough way that they turn pages. Follow Big and Boo, 2 very feisty bunnies. You follow them on their journey back home and how they notice how big God's love is. My favorite about most of the board books I do reviews on is that they rhyme! Kids love repetition and rhymes. I could read this over and over to the kids. You can purchase this board book for $9.99 from Thomas Nelson.com http://www.thomasnelson.com/god-s-love-in-my-heart Check out Tommy Nelson/Thomas Nelson social sites https://www.facebook.com/thomasnelsonfan https://twitter.com/ThomasNelson a Rafflecopter giveaway

Lots & Lots of Fire Trucks 2 DVD Set and BOOK with Audio CD Review

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Our 7 year old absolutely loves trucks of all kinds. He loves Fire trucks, dump trucks, monster cars and more. If it looks rough and tough, he loves it! The fire trucks on this video kept him enthralled. I didn't hear a peep out of him the whole time. Although his facial expressions were great! The audio cd was a fun, added bonus. This company doesn't just have the books and dvds on fire trucks. They even had a whole set on penguins. My 10 year old daughter keeps begging me for that specific set. She loves anything penguins. These sets are great for learning. If you home school these would be great for a science or history class. So much to watch and learn. Here is what we got to review: "> Vol. 1 - "BRAVE HEROES AND BIG RIGS!" If you love fire trucks, get ready for the most exciting collection of non-stop fire truck and firefighting action you'll ever see! From giant hook n' ladders to spectacular super soakers, you'll see the bigg

Peas And Hambone Versus Flesh-Eating Zombie Gorillas (Volume 1) Review

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Ok so before I tell you my review I have to say that Todd Nichols (author) have a very active imagination. Our house has always been lovers of the exotic and the science fiction movies and books. Peas and Hambone made a great read for my 13 year old daughter and 16 year old son. Both love Walking Dead so this was right up their alley. Peas is a 10 year old boy with a talking dog. When others aren't looking Hambone can walk and talk like a person. Together they must "battle" against the crazy Doctor Gorilla. Doctor Gorilla has made a potion that turns regular gorillas into zombie flesh eating gorillas. I have to stop here and chuckle. I can just picture zombie gorillas running down my street. Do Peas and Hambone defeat the evil Doctor Gorilla?? You will just have to read and find out. Todd Nichols earned his bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary science in 1993 from Northeastern University, where he also later received his master’s degree in education. The only t

Dr. Carey's Baby Care: First Year Baby Care Guide book & 2 Dr. Carey Swaddling Blankets! Review + Giveaway

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Are you looking for a cute book on baby care? Dr. Carey's Baby Care book on the first year is not like some of those super thick books that you know you are never going to read. This book is short, sweet and to the point with lots of facts. Then there are the soft swaddling blankets. Such a cute lemon yellow color with farm animals all over it.  just wrap up your tiny bundle. Swaddling helps your baby feel safe and secure, like they were in the womb.  Great size for that tight swaddle.  When you are done using the blankets you can pass to your little one for their dolls. My little one has already stolen the blankets for her "babies". You can use receiving/swaddling blankets for so many things. Product Description A great baby educating guide (less than 100 pages, over 120 full color pictures) with 2 swaddling blankets! Think of this book as a user’s guide to your baby’s first year, an office visit to your baby’s physician found between the covers of this book.

So Not Okay Book Review and Giveaway

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So Not Okay by Nancy Rue This book takes place, at Gold Country Middle School, in Grass Valley, California. Mr. V, the Science teacher, assigns his class to think up a question about the human mind or body. The answer to the question needs to be unknown, you and your group had to figure out the answer to your question. Victoria Taylor, who goes by Tori, creates a group of four other girls in the class. Her, Ophelia Smith, Winnie George, and Mitch make up the group. The new girl Virginia Hollingberry, who goes by Ginger, gets invited by Tori to be in their group. Ophelia doesn't like that Tori invited her without the group's permission, because Ginger is getting bullied by a group of girls that tori calls, "The Pack". Soon the girls come up with the question; Why are boys and girls mean? Is it natural or learned? Because of the way and amount of time Ginger hangs out with Tori, "The Pack" has started bullying Tori as well. Soon her entire group, they call

I Love You All The Same Review and Giveaway

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As we have 6 kids this was a perfect book. Just because you have 5 other siblings does not mean you are all the same. This book is a family of 3 bear cubs. Not one of them is the same. They don't look alike or act alike. The bear cubs even eat different things. I think this would have made a great book for foster and adoptive families. We got lucky because the tiny human we are adopting looks just like our other children. But this would be great for them. The pages all are also in rhyme. Most little ones like that. No wonder Dr. Seuss is so popular. Features & Benefits: •A perfect way for parents to tell their children how much they love each of them •Great purchase for parents and grandparents looking for ways to show siblings how they are each special and unique •Good resource to prepare big brothers and sisters for new members (and personalities!) coming into the family •Adorable art from Alison Edgson makes this a great purchase for a baby shower, a gift for a new

Becoming Monsters by Liss Thomas

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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Becoming Monsters is the 2nd book in The Guardians of Esurack series. I was so impressed with this book. You can read this book alone or with book 1. The first book called Finding Monsters was a year and a half before this book now. The library here does not have Finding Monsters. You can purchase it from Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Monsters-The-Guardians-Esurack-ebook/dp/B00JAPT5PM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399955936&sr=8-1&keywords=Becoming+Monsters Becoming Monsters follows the story between Emily and Charlie. Charlie and Emily have decided to come back to the human realm to hunt down Anukhan. Anukhan is the the if that stole Emily's blue light and left her for dead in book 1. Saal is along with them to keep them safe. Emily is taken prisoner by Anukhan. Charlie follows and is kept in animal form. Emily and Anukhan have a connection due to his stealing half of her blue light. On their ho