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The Christmas Project -- Film Tour Review + Giveaway

10/29/2016
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About the Film

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Even with Christmas around the corner, for the Buckley boys, payback almost always wins out over brotherly love. That is until the four brothers join forces against a common adversary—the Hagbarts—the meanest bullies at their middle school. But now Mom has decided that the Buckley family is going to Elve the Hagbarts this year for Christmas. Eleven-year-old Matthew can hardly stand it. By day the Hagbarts torture the Buckley brothers into submission, and by night the Buckleys secretly deliver Christmas treats and gifts to their sworn enemies. Soon the war of wits escalates to an incredible scheme designed to get the ultimate revenge on the Hagbarts. But now that Matthew has been learning that he's supposed to do good to those who hate him, what will he do when a little push becomes a great big shove? The Christmas Project is a heartwarming comedy the whole family will love.
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Produced by Covenant Communications

Covenant Communications is an independent publisher of novels, nonfiction, music and spoken audio.

The Movie Trailer

Special Screening

This special private screening is at Jordan Commons Megaplex on Tuesday, November 1st at 7pm.
See details HERE.

Review

 Based on the novels Chickens in the Headlights and Bullies in the Headlights by Matthew Buckley, The Christmas Project film is a delight for the entire family.  This is a heartwarming film about a family of brothers and their parents.  Each year at Christmas they “elf” a family in their community.  This year though, their family is elfing a family that is full of bullies, at least at school.  But all is not as it seems and it shows how knowing more about someone before judging them can make a big difference.  This is a sweet story about friendship and love.  I would recommend this inspirational film to all families wanting to get in the true spirit of Christmas.
 
Genre: inspirational, holiday, Christmas, family film
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Publication date: November 3, 2016
Run Time: 91 minutes
 
Content Rating: G
Movie Rating: 5 stars
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A link to watch the film through a private connection was provided for review by Covenant Communications.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own

Giveaway

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Tour Schedule

Oct. 24th:
http://thethingsilovemost.com/
http://iamareader.com/

Oct. 25th:
http://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/
 http://sweetlymadejustforyou.com/blog/
http://rockinbookreviews.com/
http://rachellewrites.blogspot.com/
Oct. 26th:
http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/
http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/

Oct. 27th:
http://ilovetoreadandreviewbooks.blogspot.com/
http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/
http://fireandicereads.com/
 
Oct. 28th:
http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/
http://iamareader.com/
http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/

Oct. 29th:
http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/
http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/
http://www.wishfulendings.com/
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com/
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http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/
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The Sacrament is for Me by Jessica B. Ellingson & illustrated by Chase Jensen -- Book Tour Review

10/22/2016
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About the Book

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The sacrament is the most important part of the Sabbath day—and our week. Teach your little ones about the sacred sacrament and how they can apply it in their everyday lives, from the playground to piano lessons. Help your children start each week right and understand the reason behind the reverence of Jesus’s eternal sacrifice, love, and example.
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About the Author

Jessica grew up in a small twon in southeastern Utah and moved to Utah County to attend college.  After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she pursued her dream of becoming a book editor.  She now lives above the valley with her cave-dweller husband and is pursuing another dream of becoming an author

About the Illustrator

​Chase grew up in Cleveland, Utah, and has always wanted to be an artist.  He went to Brigham Young University where he studied illustration.  He later returned to live near his small hometown with his wife and two daughters.  You can find his work at www.chasejensenart.com.

Review

​Author Jessica B. Ellingson and illustrator Chase Jensen have come together and created a beautiful children’s book on the importance of the Sacrament.  With a poetically written story and beautifully colorful and bright pictures, this book is perfect for teaching young children the gospel principle of the Sacrament; the reasons behind why we take the Sacrament and what it is all about.  I would recommend this book to parents with young children.
 
Genre: inspirational, LDS, Christian
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Publication date: October 11, 2016
Number of pages: 32
Category: Kindergarten +
Content Rating: G
Book Rating: 5 stars
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A print review copy of this book was provided by Cedar Fort. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

Tour Schedule

October 14: My Book Addiction
October 15: Inklings and Notions
October 16: Share. Love. Serve.
October 17: Brooklyn Jolley
October 18: Heidi Reads
October 19: Mel’s Shelves
October 20: My Book a Day
October 21: Eccentric Eclectic Woman
October 22: Singing Librarian Books
October 23: Reidhead Random-ness
October 24: My Little Sunshines
October 25: The Things I Love Most
October 26: Rockin’ Book Reviews
October 27: Sweetly Made
October 28: A.L. Sowards
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Defenders of the Family by Benjamin Hyrum White -- Book Tour Review

10/19/2016
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About the Book

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Defenders of the Family, assemble! God’s magnificent plan for us rests upon the strength of the family. In this engaging children’s book, discover the roles and teachings needed to unite your family, from devoted parents to extended members, all centered on the power of the gospel. Help your children see their families as they can be: incredible, empowered, eternal followers of Jesus.
GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT | BOOKS & THINGS--EBOOK & PRINT

About the Author

Ben began an epic comic book collection as a boy and always cheered for the good guys like Spider-man. He developed his superpower of dancing and met his beautiful wife Keenan at BYU while part of the International Folk Dance Ensemble. They now live in Utah Valley with their five children where he teaches seminary. Ben enjoys dates with his wife, cheering on sports teams with his sons, and having dance parties in the driveway with his girls. He is also the author of the children’s book “I Hope They Call Me on a Mission.” He has also authored two more books: “10 Questions to Answer While Preparing for a Mission” and “10 Questions to Answer After Serving a Mission.”

About the Illustrator

​As a young boy, Jay Fontano loved to watch cartoons on TV and read comic strips in the newspaper.  Now he works as an illustrator drawing funny pictures for t-shirs and illustrations for books.  Jay and his wife have six children and a dog named Nacho.  They live near the mountains in Utah and love to go camping and have fun together.  He still watches cartoons and reads comic strips whenever he can.

Review

Author Benjamin Hyrum White and illustrator Jay Fontano have come together and created a book that is perfect for teaching young children basic LDS gospel principles.  With easy to read text bright and colorful pictures in a graphic novel and super-hero style, this book is perfect to capture the attention of young readers.  This book would also be a good Family Home Evening tool as well.  I would recommend this book to LDS families with young children.
 
Genre: religious, inspirational, LDS, Christian
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Publication date: October 11, 2016
Number of pages: 34
Category: Kindergarten+
Content Rating: G
Book Rating: 5 stars
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A print review copy of this book was provided by Cedar Fort. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

Tour Schedule

​October 11: Myself as Written
October 12: Rockin’ Book Reviews
October 13: My Book a Day
October 14: Brookie Cowles
October 15: A Little Too Jolley
October 16: Brooklyn Berry Designs
October 17: The Write Path | My Little Sunshines
October 18: I Am a Reader
October 19: Singing Librarian Books
October 20: Reidhead Random-ness
October 21: Mel’s Shelves
October 22: Eccentric Eclectic Woman
October 23: Katie’s Clean Book Collection
October 24: Bookworm Lisa
October 25: The Morrell Tale | Sweetly Made
October 26: I Love to Read and Review Books
October 27: Bloggin’ ‘Bout Books | Little Red Reads
October 28: Making Life a Bliss Complete | The Things I Love Most
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