Baptism & Boomerangs by Sherrie L.M. Gavin illustrated by Tatiana Lawton -- Review + Giveaway
11/20/2017
About the Book
Baptism brings us soaring back—just like a boomerang—into the arms of our loving Heavenly Father! With colorful artwork, a fun story, and insightful analogies, this book helps parents and children discuss the importance of our first crucial covenant in God’s plan of happiness. Entertaining and uplifting, it makes a great gift for all your favorite eight-year-olds.
About the Author
Sherrie Gavin was born and raised in upstate New York, USA. Always looking for romance, adventure, and with a love of writing, she travelled to Australia and fell in love with a true Aussie bloke named Bruce. ‘Sruth! They married and began adventuring together, joined by two beautiful daughters who are the loves of their lives. She loves her family, her husband, cooking yummy things, travel and writing.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sherrie loves studying religion, learning about other religious traditions, and is a huge fan of the visiting teaching program. She currently lives remotely, so does her visiting teaching by mail, email, and phone. Review
Author Sherrie Gavin and illustrator Tatiana Lawton have come together and created a fun, colorful, and inspiring read about baptism for young LDS children. The story brings to light the hesitancy of not knowing or understanding the details of and for baptism, but with the help of Grandad and a boomerang, a better understanding develops. This is a delightful and inspiring story that young children taking the step to baptism, as well as those converting to the LDS faith will relate to and enjoy.
Genre: children’s, religion, LDS, Christian Publisher: Cedar Fort Publication date: August 11, 2015 Number of pages: 36 A review copy of this book was provided by Cedar Fort. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. GiveawayAbout the Book
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Book Title: Purple Turtle Graded Readers Level 1 (12 Titles) Category: Children's Fiction, Genre: Educational Publisher: Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd. Release date: April 1, 2017 Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 24, 2017 Content Rating: G (informative content intended for and available to children & their parents/educators to enhance and support learning. Suitable for: Family audiences with younger children.) Boxed Book Set Description: A1 Edutainment takes you to the world on an amazing new reading programme with Purple Turtle. The first level of Purple Turtle Graded Readers includes a set of 12 books with interesting stories and activities and 150 word count. This level is exclusively for learners who have just started reading. It is based on ATOS and Lexile reading level system. To read more reviews, please visit Purple Turtle's page on iRead Book Tours. The Series
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Purple Turtle is India’s 1st International brand with its educational content in several languages sold in more than 30 countries including Russia, China, US and UK. The character of Purple Turtle has delighted children across the globe through beautifully created Purple Turtle books, rhymes and videos available on YouTube.
Purple Turtle was created with the idea to spread education through a wide range of innovative books for children. To give them the experience of convenient online learning, Purple Turtle also brings both learning and entertainment on a common platform to give a wholesome learning experience to young minds. Review
Purple Turtle Graded Readers Level 1 is an excellent resource for teachers or parents teaching young children English (ELT). These readers are designed to help children learn quickly and for them to learn how to read as well as the material being read. Level 1 was written by Cari Meister, an author of over 200 books for young readers. These early readers are fun and vibrantly colorful, making an even more enjoyable experience for readers and learners. This collection of ELT graded readers is an excellent resource for teaching.
Genre: children’s, early readers, English language training Publisher: Aadarch Publication date: April 1, 2017 12 Book Set A review copy of this book was provided by iRead Book Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway
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About the Book Here is a cheerful picture book with sweet rhymes that celebrates diversity and promotes friendship, sure to resonate with families – particularly non-traditional ones and with the fans of Michael Jackson’s “Black or White”. When a cheetah cub and a puppy dog bump into each other while chasing the same prey, it is only natural for them to play together until sundown; and the next day; and the following one. The two animals care for each other so much that they even rescue their respective packs, thus becoming an African tale. Inspired by the true story of Kasi, the orphaned male cheetah, and Mtani, the female Labrador, which struck a remarkable friendship and remained life-long friends, “The Cheetah and the Dog” is a glorious celebration of curiosity, respect for life, and unconventional wisdom, a heart-warming, fun read that belongs on any family’s bedtime shelf. Similar books: “The Lion and the Dog”, “The Elephant and the Sheep”. About the Author Patricia Furstenberg is the author of Amazon Bestseller Joyful Trouble. She writes children stories about real and imaginary dogs and about animals in general. Patricia believes each creature has a story and a voice, if only we stop to listen. Patricia came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents. “When I write, I write,” she usually says. When she’s not writing she likes to read, listen to music, dance and bake. One of the characters portrayed in her children stories is Pete, the yellow toy elephant. Not many know, but Pete exists and lives in Pat's home. This Romanian born writer is living happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa. ReviewThe Cheetah and the Dog by Patricia Furstenberg is yet another fun, colorful, and poetic read. It is about an unlikely friendship of a cheetah and a dog in Africa. It’s how they form a bond of friendship and protect one another from their foes. A bright and colorful book with a beautiful poetic story, young readers will thoroughly enjoy this tale. And parents will enjoy reading and discussing the book with their young children as well.
Genre: children’s, animals, poetry Publisher: Indie Publication date: November 12, 2017 Number of pages: 30 A review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Here is a beautiful picture book with musical rhymes that celebrates diversity and promotes kindness, sure to strike a chord with the many fans of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. When a lion is removed from his natural habitat, forced to leave his African land and his pride behind and crowned King of Animals in a zoo, but acts out and becomes a secluded, captive beast all humans give up hope. Only a patient and observant brown little dog stands by his side and, through his optimism and kindness, turns the beast into a friend for life. Inspired by the true story of Bonedigger, the disabled lion and the friendly Dachshund Milo who proved that friendship knows no boundaries, “The Lion and the Dog” is a brilliant, colourful tale that shines when read aloud and is a definitive must-have for all collections. Similar books: “The Cheetah and the Dog”, “The Elephant and the Sheep”. About the Author Patricia Furstenberg is the author of Amazon Bestseller Joyful Trouble. She writes children stories about real and imaginary dogs and about animals in general. Patricia believes each creature has a story and a voice, if only we stop to listen. Patricia came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents. “When I write, I write,” she usually says. When she’s not writing she likes to read, listen to music, dance and bake. One of the characters portrayed in her children stories is Pete, the yellow toy elephant. Not many know, but Pete exists and lives in Pat's home. This Romanian born writer is living happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa. ReviewThe Lion and the Dog by Patricia Furstenberg is an absolute delight. Filled with bright and colorful pictures and an enjoyable poetic story, young readers will love this delightful and colorful read. This is an unexpected relationship and eventually friendship between a lion at the zoo and a dog that roams the zoo. Parents will enjoy sharing this story with their young readers.
Genre: children’s, animals, poetry Publisher: Indie Publication date: November 12, 2017 Number of pages: 29 A review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book With poetic rhymes this striking picture book about the love and the simple kindness of a stranger is sure to touch a deep chord, particularly with fans of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” When a lamb meets an elephant calf the two are happy to share a small patch of grass and a tiny water puddle available during the Big-Bad Thirst. None notices how different their bodies are, as the two are happy to spend their days together. Soon the sheep wishes that he, too, would arrive first at their meeting place and so he wakes up earlier and earlier each day. But no matter how hard he tries he cannot arrive before the elephant - because the elephant never left their tree, not having a home of his own. The sheep invites friend elephant to join her and her flock so that he will also have a family. Inspired by the true story of Themba, the orphan elephant and Albert the good-hearted sheep that adopted him and cuddled him, the two remaining log-life best friends, “The Elephant and the Sheep” is a hymn to innocence and unconditional love, a read that is sure to warm up everyone’s heart. Similar books: “The Lion and the Dog”, “The Cheetah and the Dog” About the Author Patricia Furstenberg is the author of Amazon Bestseller Joyful Trouble. She writes children stories about real and imaginary dogs and about animals in general. Patricia believes each creature has a story and a voice, if only we stop to listen. Patricia came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents. “When I write, I write,” she usually says. When she’s not writing she likes to read, listen to music, dance and bake. One of the characters portrayed in her children stories is Pete, the yellow toy elephant. Not many know, but Pete exists and lives in Pat's home. This Romanian born writer is living happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa. ReviewThe Elephant and the Sheep by Patricia Furstenberg is an absolute delight. Filled with fabulously fun and brightly colored page and an engaging and enjoyable poetic story, young readers will immediately be drawn to this charming read. It is a sweet book about the friendship of a jungle animal and a farm animal—an elephant and a sheep. Parents will not want to miss sharing this story with their young readers.
Genre: children’s, animals, poetry Publisher: Indie Publication date: November 12, 2017 Number of pages: 28 A review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Would you rather read the nativity story or be a part of it? Using simple stage directions, easy-to-find props, and a script that’s straight from the scriptures, this book helps you act out the familiar story of the first Christmas for your friends and family. Start a new tradition this season with a simple pageant you’ll look forward to performing year after year. About the AuthorNeil K. Johnson taught school for 44 years–first drama, then English–and he loves kids. He was able to teach over 7,000, and as a result, many of them won awards for their writing and drama. He was chosen as the 2010 Utah English Teacher of the Year, and he was president of a state English and two state drama and speech teacher associations. Neil received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Superior. He did doctoral work at the University of Utah and the University of Northern Colorado. He wrote The Drama Source Book and compiled three books of plays. Neil and his current wife Sharee both lost their first spouses to cancer. They married and blended their family of 15 kids, and they have 50 grandkids (and counting). Neil is very active in his church, and he loves to see the enactment of the nativity pageant at Christmastime. He knows many of the struggles to make the pageant meaningful, and he has tried to address them in this dramatization. Author Residence: Lehi, UT ExcerptNarrator 1: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Narrator 2: And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. (Joseph leads the “donkey” with Mary on its back [or Joseph and Mary walk together] to the stage left side of the room.) Narrator 1: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and lineage of David: (Mary gets off the “donkey,” stretches her painful back, and sits.) Narrator 2: To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Narrator 1: And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (Mary puts “baby” into the cradle and stares at him lovingly.) ReviewAuthor Neil K. Johnson has put together an enjoyable Nativity Pageant that is simple, fun, and inspirational. With two narrators and a few other cast members, as well as easy-to-find props, optional hymns, and easy to follow instructions, this nativity pageant is one the entire family can put together and enjoy! Even young children would be able to assist with this simply put together pageant. Don’t miss this easy to put together pageant this holiday season!
Genre: religion, nativity, Christian Publisher: Cedar Fort Publication date: October 10, 2017 Number of pages: 29 A review copy of this book was provided by Cedar Fort. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book Girls need heroes. Why not introduce them to women who are smart, bold, courageous, and who love Jesus? —Amy L. Sullivan Book One in the Gutsy Girls: Strong Christian Women Who Impacted the World series introduces readers to Gladys Aylward, the ultimate gutsy girl. Gladys wanted to tell the people of China about Jesus, but others said she was “too old” and “not smart” and that China was “far too dangerous.” Gladys ignored these words and set out on an adventure. Young readers are invited to jump aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway and experience Gladys’ story, which is told with engaging text and stunning illustrations. Books in the Series About the Author When Amy L. Sullivan was a child, she imagined stories in her head and forced unsuspecting neighbor children to listen to tales of magical dragons and faraway places. Today she writes for oodles of print and online publications. Connect with her at AmyLSullivan.com. Author InterviewCheck out the interview HERE. ReviewAuthor Amy L. Sullivan and illustrator Beverly Ann Wines have come together and created a fun and inspiring children’s biography of Gladys Aylward. With an engaging and interesting story and bright and cute pictures, children will easily understand and want to pick up this enjoyable biography. This is a story that will both entertain and inspire young readers as they follow along and it comes to life off the pages of the book. Parents and teachers can use this as a teaching tool as well.
Genre: children’s, religion, biography, Christian Publisher: Indie (Amy L. Sullivan) Publication date: September 21, 2015 Number of pages: 32 A review copy of this novel was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. |
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