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I like empirical data, so one of my favorite parts of "Quiet" is the insights researchers and analysts provided that can help introverts take advantage of their unique traits and characteristics. As an introvert with an extrovert's job I know... [Read on]
In general, the book is cute, but I do not recommend it if you want to truly teach about Easter. Let me explain why. I like how it started by explaining there is more to Easter than the Easter bunny, but then I felt it jumped around topically.... [Read on]
Maurice Sendak (illustrations) and Ralph Manheim (translator) created this new edition of the children’s classic The Nutcracker. It is a beautiful book. The story is the original by E.T.A. Hoffman, which many people are familiar with (although... [Read on]
Once again I am reviewing a book for Waterbrook Press' Blogging for Books group. If you're looking for a children's book to explain Easter and then some to your kids, pick up God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren "On Christmas we remember... [Read on]
"One Glorious Ambition" by Jane Kirkpatrick, book review Growing up in the 70's and 80's in California, I was not aware that education for girls was a relatively new addition to polite society. But in 1841 it was unheard of, unless the... [Read on]
"God Gave Us Easter" is a children's book written by Lisa Tawn Bergren and art drawn by Laura J. Bryant A sweet story of a little bear cub and her family, preparing to celebrate Easter. The Papa bear explains how Easter is even better then... [Read on]
Parenting any child is not an easy task--but, parenting a strong willed child (SWC) takes parents and entire families on to even higher level adventures. Over the years, I have learned more than I ever cared to know about strong willed children... [Read on]
In case you hadn't noticed, I really love this series. Princess and I have read God Gave Us Christmas, God Gave us Love, and God Gave us You. When I had a chance to review God Gave us Easter I was tickled. Let me say, this book was a great... [Read on]
Christmas in Apple Ridge: Three-in-One Collection: The Sound of Sleigh Bells, The Christmas Singing, NEW! The Dawn of Christmas by Cindy Woodsmall My rating: 5 of 5 stars Three great books from one of my favorite authors. I have never read a... [Read on]
Lisa Tawn Bergren's "God Gave Us..." series has been a favorite in our house. From God Gave Us Christmas to God Gave Us You and now "God Gave Us Easter", my 3-yr-old son loves the polar bear art (by Laura J. Bryant in every book since "God Gave... [Read on]