  Alexander,
Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
Well-known children’s author Judith Viorst penned this children’s
book in 1987, and it’s still one of the most highly recommended
books around to teach children about money and saving. Buy this book
along with Viorst’s classic
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day .
Reviewed by Landa Harris Simmons |
 Sidney & Norman: A Tale of Two Pigs
by Phil Vischer
A story about two pigs, one who is very good and one who
tries hard but doesn't always succeed, and the
surprising things they learn when they are invited to
God's office for a visit.
Reviewed by
Diane Bales |
 Enemy
Pie by Derek Munson and Tara Calahan King
Ever had an enemy you can't get rid of? Dad's enemy pie
might just do the trick, but the catch is that you have
to spend a whole day with your enemy. This story
provides a humorous example that the best way to get rid
of an enemy is to turn him into a friend.
Reviewed by
Diane Bales |
 Frankenstein
Makes a Sandwich by Adam Rex
This collection of stories provides hilarious new twists
on the lives of famous monsters. Frankenstein makes a
sandwich from the rotten foods that townspeople throw at
him. The mummy won't go to his eternal rest without a
story and some cookies. Count Dracula doesn't know he
has spinach in his teeth. And the Phantom of the Opera
has a really annoying song stuck in his head! I've read
this book with several groups of adults, and we've all
ended up laughing out loud.
Reviewed by
Diane Bales |
 I
Saw An Ant On The Railroad Track by Joshua
Prince
A book about a eastbound ant and a westbound train on the same track!
Great illustrations and a good story.
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 The
Sound of Colors: A Journey of the imagination
by Jimmy Liao
Disability is in the "eyes of the beholder". A story about a new way
to look at differently-abled people!
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 I
Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
From the book jacket: At once silly and serious, this exuberant ode
to self-esteem is sassy, soulful-and straight from the heart.
P.S. Great illustrations too.
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 "Oops!"
by Colin McNaughton
A funny retelling of the big bad wolf who blows the house of the three
little pigs down, only this time the pigs outsmart the wolf. Great and
funny book for any age really but the illustrations have appeal even
to the youngest of readers.
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 "Elmer"
by David McKee
Elmer the elephant is a bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder
the other elephants laugh at him! Great story about fitting in because
we are different!
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 Hooray
For You! A Celebration Of You-Ness by
Marianne Richmond
Good illustrations. The story is obvious I think from the title.
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 "Under
the bed" by Paul Bright and Ben Court
From the book jacket: Wildly entertaining without being alarming....the
book's crazy collection of worried creatures are scared- not scary-
and every child know it's true. P.S. Great illustrations ...
Reviewed by Rev. Jim Brooks
|
 The
Relatives Came story
by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Do you ever have a house full of company with people sleeping all over?
The Relatives Came tells the story of a house full of relatives come
to visit and closes with how much we miss them when they're gone.
This book is a Caldecott Honor book.
Reviewed by Landa Harris-Simmons. |
 Whoever
You Are by Mem Fox
A children's book celebrating the unity of all humankind.
Reviewed by Jim Brooks |
 The
Peace Book by Todd Parr
This book reminds us that peace is more than the absence of war and
shows us some examples of the other definitions of peace
Reviewed by Jim Brooks |
 Maebelle's
Suitcase by Tricia Tusa
Maebelle is one hundred and eight years old and lives in a tree house,
close to her friends, the birds. She helps her friend Binkle let go
of his heavy baggage so that he can fly south for the winter. In this
story both of the main characters respond to the need of the other through
an act of love.
Reviewed by Jim Brooks |
 Cosmo's
Moon by Devin Scillian
The moon seems to be following Cosmo everywhere, even in the daytime
when he is playing ball. The moon loves Cosmo so much that soon the
tides don't change and morning glories won't bloom. Cosmo convinces
the moon to stop following him and promises that he will be waiting
for him every night. The moon returns to his regular routine but sometimes
sneaks some extra time with Cosmo during the daytime! This is a fun
story with great illustrations!
Reviewed by Jim Brooks |
 Creation,
by Gerald McDermott
This is a magnificent book about the Biblical account of creation as
told by God! One of the best illustrated books I've seen in a long time.
Don't miss this book just because it is for children!
Reviewed by Jim Brooks |
 Old
Turtle by Douglas Wood
When all the creatures start to argue about what God is like, it's the
Old Turtle that has the wisdom to help them understand the depth and
breadth of God! |
Shoemaker Martin remake of a story originally told
by Leo Tolstoy
The Three Questions by Jon Muth
Badger's Easter Surprise by Alan and Linda Parry
Noah's Ark: a Touch and Feel Book by Alan and Linda Parry
Just Call Me Joe Joe by Jean Alicia Elster
The Children's Story Bible by Pat Alexander
Tumbler by Liz Felleul
A Children's Guide to Worship (the "mouse book") by Ruth Boling
Come Worship With Me: A Journey Through the Church Year by Ruth
Boling |
Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC’s of Faith
