When God Created My Toes

When God created my toes, did he make them wiggle? Did he know I'd giggle? Did he have to hold his nose, when God created my toes?

This charming picture book allows children to imagine what it was like when God created them. From the top of their heads to the tips of their toes, they will explore and understand God's delight in their lives.

Through rhyming lines and vivid illustrations children will gain confidence and self-esteem when they begin to fully realize how perfectly, intricately, and uniquely God made them.

My Review:
The book is full of rhymes and colorful pictures. But honestly I am not crazy about the book. Upon finishing this book I felt as if we were not sure of what we just read. I cant figure out where they were going with this book.  I would not recommend this book to others.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

God Gave Us So Much

For this review I was so excited to read this book to BW, I have heard great things about the other books written by Lisa Tawn Bergren. Not only was we getting one book but there are 3 stories included in this little treasure.

This is such a sweet book it starts out with the story God Gave Us the World. In this story Mama Cub tells Little Cub about how creative God is and how he made things different. She goes on to tell Little Cub that God made this amazing world we live in and it is Gods gift to us and we have to protect it.

Our next story was God Gave Us Love. Grampa Cub and Little Cub were fishing and Little Cub gets upset with the otters because they are scaring away the fish.  Grampa tells Little Cub that we are to show everyone love. He explains to him about God's Love for us and how God sent his son to save us.

Finally we were able to read God Gave Us Heaven. In this story Little Cub has lots of questions for his Papa about Heaven. He explains to Little Cub that even though we cant take our earthly things to heaven the things in Heaven will be so much better. No bad things would be in Heaven. Papa also talks about seeing our families in Heaven as well as how we get to Heaven.

Very Cute story and BW really enjoyed this book. The pictures are so pretty and colorful. I would recommend this book to others.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari

After reviewing the book The Dragon and the Turtle I knew we had to reveiw the sequel, The Dragon and the Turtle Go On  Safari. As expected this book was a very good read. BW enjoyed it so much. The illustrations are excellent.


This book is about two friends who want to spend the night at Mount Sillymanborrow. They enjoy the time they are together but as the night goes on and it becomes darker and the noises start it becomes scary. But even though they are scared they figure out that their friendship is very strong and they take care of each other.


Just as with the first book there is a bible verse at the end of this book too. The verse tells us to not be afraid, God is with us and will never leave us. Such a strong message and a great one to teach our kids. I recommend this book for you to read to your little one.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review

Radical

In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple-then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful"  surburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

Finally, he urges  you to join in The Radical Experiment-a one year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

My review: I think that this is a great book to read and would recommend it. One thing that stood out to me was the differences that was shown between our culture and other cultures. It is amazing that in our culture how we strive to have the best and not only want the best in our personal lives but also in our church. In other cultures they just want to hear the gospel. As a christian that is what I should want as well to hear the gospel but also spread it to others. At the end of the book you are challenged to join in on The Radical Experiment doing these five things for one year..1.  pray for the entire world, 2. read through the entire word, 3. sacrfice your money for a specific purpose, 4. spend your time in another context, and 5. Commit your life to a multiplying community.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review

The Dragon and the Turtle

So I forgot to tell you that I have signed up on the blogging for books website. I am very excited about this opportunity and cant wait to see what books are in store to choose from next. Here is my review for my first book.

One day as Roger the turtle is playing pirate he realizes he has gotten lost. Padraig the dragon sees Roger and wonders why Roger looks so sad. When Padraig finds out Roger can't find his home he offers to help him. After checking several houses they finally find Roger's home. Through their journey Roger and Padraig become friends.

I think this book is great. I really like how the book shows that the dragon and turtle have differences but in the end become great friends. I also liked that at the end of the book the author included a bible verse to reference with the kids about friendship. There was also a recipe included that the kids are very excited about trying. After reading this book my son was so excited about it he made sure he was going to be able to keep it. 

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review