 About the Book Discover early Church history with prominent members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints like Joseph Smith, Jane Elizabeth Manning, and Brigham Young. This inspiring book will help children develop a love for Church history. About the Author Sandra Meaders studied English and minored in creative writing and history at Southern Virginia
University and earned her master’s degree in literature from the University of Akron.
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100 Little Lambs written by Sierra Wilson & illustrated by Danika Runyan -- Blog Tour Review
3/20/2024
About the Book Join Clover the Lamb on a whimsical adventure where playful shenanigans lead to a heartwarming lesson in faith in 100 Little Lambs. Clover is the mischievous lamb, always straying from what she's supposed to be doing. While her fellow lambs dutifully feed and prepare for the day, Clover prefers to frolic and play. But when her adventurous spirit takes her farther than she's ever been, she finds herself lost and injured in the midst of a storm. Hope seems lost, but then a glimmer of light appears . . . This enchanting story helps children feel their Savior's love by bringing the parable of the Lost Sheep to life, and offering a warm, playful narrative perfect for repeated readings. Inspired by the timeless parable 100 Little Lambs is a charming and uplifting tale that will touch the hearts of children and reassure them of the boundless love of their Savior. Through Clover's journey, young readers will come to understand that no one is beyond the Good Shepherd's reach and that they are seen and loved. About the Author Sierra Wilson is the author of several faith-focused books for young readers including My Testimony Tree, Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World, and The Atonement of Jesus Christ is for Me. Sierra holds an MFA in creative writing and previously worked as an English teacher. She loves serving and working with children and youth and currently serves as a young women's leader. Sierra lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband, five kids, two cats, two fish, and bearded dragon. You can connect with Sierra at www.sierrawilsonauthor.com ReviewAuthor Sierra Wilson and illustrator Danika Runyan have come together, crafted, and brought to life the story of Jesus and the one lost sheep. The story is cute and enjoyable and the pictures are bright and absolutely adorable. This is a perfect book for the Easter season, as well as for teaching children about their personal importance and worth. Another excellent picture book that especially young readers will enjoy.
Genre: children’s, religious, Christian Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing Publication date: April 9, 2024 Number of pages: 32 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. 
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Using read-aloud rhyme and relatable analogies, Revelation Is My Flashlight is an engaging story and teaching tool all about how to seek and follow personal revelation. The story includes adorable illustrations and extra resources for further study.
Sometimes life feels like the night. I can't see where to go. But God gave me a special tool to help me see and know. The tool is revelation. It's like a shining light. The Holy Ghost points the way, showing me what's right. About the Author
Sierra Wilson is the author of several faith-focused books for young readers including My Testimony Tree, Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World, and The Atonement of Jesus Christ is for Me. Sierra holds an MFA in creative writing and previously worked as an English teacher. She loves serving and working with children and youth and currently serves as a young women's leader. Sierra lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband, five kids, two cats, two fish, and bearded dragon. You can connect with Sierra at www.sierrawilsonauthor.com
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Author Sierra Wilson has written a story using rhyme to explain to children about an abstract topic, revelation, that will help them better understand it. Parents or church leaders will especially love the resources at the end of the book that are fabulous for enhancing learning, including scriptures, quotes from church leaders, discussion questions, and an activity. Danika Runyan has illustrated some beautiful, bright, and colorful pictures that go along perfectly with Wilson’s narration for the story in the story. Together, author and illustrator have created a story that young readers will enjoy.
Genre: religious, children’s literature Publisher: Ceder Fort Publication date: September 12, 2023 Number of pages: 32 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway
About the Book
My testimony is special.
It's the spiritual things I know. And just like a tree, Every day I'll help it grow. From tiny seed to strong, fruitful tree, a testimony is something that must be nurtured and cared for your whole life through. With beautiful illustrations and poetry, this story of faith helps children understand what a testimony is and how having one can bring them closer to their Heavenly Father and the Savior. About the Author
Sierra started talking early and has been a storyteller ever since. She loves to teach and work with children, and this love has shaped her life from working as a high school English and history teacher and children's art teacher to serving as a church children's leader and a mother. Sierra is passionate about writing, art, hiking, family, and eating entirely too much chocolate. She currently lives with her husband, four kids, two cats, two fish, and a bearded dragon in Alberta, Canada.
Keep in touch and learn more at http://www.sierrawilsonauthor.com/ or on social media. Review
Author Sierra Wilson has written the cutest book about testimony. It discusses how a testimony grows, as well as, how we all make mistakes and can ask for forgiveness. The pictures in the book are bright and colorful and will capture the attention of children. This is the perfect book to use as a gospel resource for children to better help them understand what a testimony is. Teachers and young readers alike will enjoy this book.
Genre: religious, children’s literature Publisher: Cedar Fort Publication date: September 13, 2022 Number of pages: 32 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. GiveawayAbout the Book Celebrate the Easter holiday with a new, faith-focused twist on the classic Christmas carol, The 12 Days of Christmas. The 12 Days of Easter features cheerful illustrations and highlights a different Easter symbol on every page. Additional backmatter teaches children and families about the meaning behind traditional Easter symbols with an emphasis on Christ and the resurrection. A perfect holiday gift and read-aloud to enjoy every Easter season! About the Author Sierra started talking early and has been a storyteller ever since. She loves to teach and work with children, and this love has shaped her life from working as a high school English and history teacher and children's art teacher to serving as a church children's leader and a mother. Sierra is passionate about writing, art, hiking, family, and eating entirely too much chocolate. She currently lives with her husband, four kids, two cats, two fish, and a bearded dragon in Alberta, Canada. Keep in touch and learn more at http://www.sierrawilsonauthor.com/ or on social media. ReviewWritten to the toon of 12 Days of Christmas, but instead being 12 Days of Easter, author Sierra Wilson has written a wonderful children’s Easter symbol story. With a darling pictures to enhance the story at the turn of each page, young readers will be delighted with this fun book!
Genre: children’s, Christian Publisher: Tiny Trees Press Publication date: March 7, 2022 Number of pages: 16 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Playful and yet intentional, Ten Little Disciples take us on a journey through what it looks like to help others. By combining biblical teaching on service and early childhood education, Sierra Wilson creates an entertaining story that helps little readers learn how to count and love others well. It's a perfect bedtime read that will be asked for again and again. About the Author Sierra started talking early and has been a storyteller ever since. She loves to teach and work with children, and this love has shaped her life from working as a high school English and history teacher and children's art teacher to serving as a church children's leader and a mother. Sierra is passionate about writing, art, hiking, family, and eating entirely too much chocolate. She currently lives with her husband, four kids, two cats, two fish, and a bearded dragon in Alberta, Canada. Keep in touch and learn more at http://www.sierrawilsonauthor.com/ or on social media. Review10 Little Disciples by Sierra Wilson is an absolutely adorable book. It has bright and vibrant pictures that children will love and the counting combined with the story of the disciples is absolutely charming. A quick and easy read, this story is perfect for youngsters just learning how to read, or for little ones who might just enjoy the engaging and bright pictures.
Genre: children’s, Christian Publisher: Ambassador International Publication date: August 10, 2021 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Trespasser, Thief, Assailant—these were never titles Nora planned on. She was just trying to protect her sister. With the help of her little brother and his best friend, Nora embarks on a life-or-death quest that could rock the very fabric of their society. After breaking into the royal palace, Nora discovers that the ancient power of the sacred stones is more than just a legend. But in her desperate attempt to help her sister, Nora may have awoken something deep inside the earth—a power she doesn’t fully understand. As Nora flees, she accidentally encounters Prince Kyn, heir to the Liardian throne. She narrowly manages to escape, but now the young prince knows who she is and what she looks like. Eager to prove himself to his father, Prince Kyn leads a mission to find Nora and bring her back to House Liard. Unfortunately, his search is riddled with obstacles he never saw coming. Kyn soon realizes he needs Nora’s help more than he could have possibly imagined. In fact, the whole world does. Reviewshorty, easy, and fun read, Nora and the Sacred Stones, is a simple story that readers will enjoy. Although the characters in the story are teenagers, the story is written in such a way that it would be good for middle graders to read. Although with the age difference between the characters and middle graders, they might not relate to it as much. This story would also be a fun “mother and daughter” read or for a middle grade book club, in this short and easy to follow story that readers will enjoy.
Genre: fantasy Publisher: Eagle Gate Publishing, an imprint of Covenant Communications Publication date: June 1, 2021 Number of pages: 107 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Paige’s favorite family tradition on the farm is the annual bonfire where everyone tosses in a stone and makes a wish. This time, Paige’s specific wish is one she’s not sure can come true: Don’t let Mom and Grandpa sell the farm. When Paige’s younger brother finds a wounded peacock in the barn, Paige is sure it’s a sign that if she can keep the bird safe, she’ll keep the farm safe too. Peacocks, after all, are known to be fierce protectors of territory and family. With determination and hard work, Paige tries to prove she can save the farm on her own, but when a real estate agent stakes a “For Sale” sign at the end of the driveway and threatens everything Paige loves, she calls on her younger brother and her best friends, Mateo and Kimana, to help battle this new menace. They may not have street smarts, but they have plenty of farm smarts, and some city lady who’s scared of spiders should be easy enough to drive away. But even as the peacock gets healthier, the strain of holding all the pieces of Paige’s world together gets harder. Faced with a choice between home and family, she risks everything to make her wish come true, including the one thing that scares her the most: letting the farm go. About the Author Wendy S. Swore and her family are farmers. She writes part-time, particularly in winter when her farming chores give her time to plant seeds in her imagination. She is a member of SCBWI. She was named the Idaho Farm Bureau District 1 Woman of the Year in 2018. ReviewThis story is about change. And how change is not easy. It's about having a dream. But sometimes our dreams can change and we have to let go of old ones to pursue the new ones. It's about moving forward in life after a loss of a loved one, even when it's hard. This story was a bit hard to get into, as the pacing didn’t seem to flow the same from beginning to end. The story also seemed to be stretched out to three hundred pages.
Genre: children’s, middle grade, fiction Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publication date: February 4, 2020 Number of pages: 304 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Flip-flops for the beach, sassy flats for shopping or black heels for a night out on the town--Mom's closet has the perfect pair of shoes for any occasion. Playing dress-up for a while can be fun, but at the end of the day, one little girl learns that she doesn't need to be in a hurry to fill her mom's shoes. About the Author Yvette Cragun is the third of nine children. Growing up in a big family meant life was always an adventure. Yvette started devouring books at a young age and still truly enjoys getting lost in fictitious worlds. She started writing stories in 2011 with encouragement from her husband, big sister and mother-in-law. Her six children are her inspiration and her greatest blessing. About the Illustrator Myra Romano grew up reading all the books, drawing all the time, driving tractors, racing snowmobiles and drag racing her 1985 Chevy Citation. Her love and passion for art grew as she went on to the Columbus College of Art and Design and received her BFA in advertising and illustration. After graduating, she worked at a number of different dot-com companies including americangreetings.com. Working in the industry for 10 years, she received many acknowledgments and awards until making the decision to start a family. With her boys now almost grown, she has the opportunity to come back to her passions and has started a new chapter in her life, illustrating and writing children’s books and licensing her artwork. ReviewWhat an absolutely delightful read! The reminiscence of being a little girl and childhood and trying on and wearing “Mom’s” shoes is the main highlight of this story. The colorful and charming pictures introduce new shoes at the turn of every page, sharing in the little girl’s dream of all Mom’s shoes. There is also rhyming on each page, which correlates with the types of shoes. And the pictures are sweet, adorable, and colorful, bringing to life the story of Shoes. Author Yvette Cragun and illustrator Myra Romano have come together and created the perfect read for every little girl or even those of us that are still little girls at heart and love our shoes! Genre: children’s, picture book Publisher: Pink Umbrella Books Publication date: January 20, 2020 Number of pages: 32 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Tour ScheduleFollow along with the tour schedule HERE.
 About the Book Check out the book trailer HERE. When Tinseltown hits a dry spell, a down-on-his-luck drifter and his lightning bug buddy turn 1930s Hollywood upside down for the next big headline. Join Don and Shutterbug on a romp through cinema's Golden Age as they shake up the town! About the Author Merry Gordon is a writer, editor and teacher who ransacks vintage clothing shops and daydreams about having Bette Davis eyes. She lives in Arizona with her husband, children and dog, who all look great in fedoras. About the Illustrator Eddie Gordon is a husband, dad and graphic designer in Arizona. He spends any free time trying to learn guitar, fixing things his kids break and attempting to impress his wife (with varying degrees of success). ReviewReaders will be intrigued with the story of the cinema’s Golden Age in this fun picture book by Merry Gordon and illustrated by her husband Eddie Gordon. The story is interesting and great fun with rhyming, as well as references to making money taking photos at Tinseltown and Hollywoodland and what to do when the theaters shut down. But, it’s the amazing black and white pictures that helps make the story really come to life. The idea of crafting the pictures in black and white to match the time period was genius. Readers are going to thoroughly enjoy this marvelous book!
Genre: children’s, picture book, Golden Age Publisher: Pink Umbrella Books Publication date: January 14, 2020 Number of pages: 32 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. |
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