A simple, joyful book
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This book is a gentle, affirming book for any child who marches to the beat of their own drummer. Beyond celebrating LGBTQ pride, it shows how the glorious differences between human beings make our lives more interesting and rich. It is accessible to the very young and older readers alike. A good book to have on your shelves.
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I am really enjoying this simple yet profound book. I have it on my desk so that I can read each chapter, which is very short and written in simple diction, to reflect upon my desk, and to stay focused on life's true meaning and beauty. My daughter saw it and now wants a copy as well, so I guess I'll be ordering a new copy!
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I got this free from my church as an Easter gift and have now bought copies as gifts. Reading just one short (3-4 page) chapter a day is an uplifting way to start or end your day or to give yourself a midafternoon pick-me-up. I believe it's best savored slowly, letting it sink in. The messages are simple, but they are good reminders even for mature Christians and especially if you're wondering how to share the Good News in easily digestible bites.
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This adorable story caught my eye while I was browsing Steven Kellogg book for my grandchildren. He illustrated this book, with which I was unfamiliar. The title grabbed me because my youngest daughter is named Molly, and she moved out and got married last year. I ordered the book and gave it to her at Christmas. She doesn't have any children but is a nanny, so I know the book will be treated lovingly, and shared with her niece and nephews when they visit.

It's a rarer type of book with ample pictures but broken into three chapters. Engaging and challenging enough for new readers to work their way through, and simple enough to read aloud at one sitting, or in three. It's wonderful for Amazon to provide such a simple way to reclaim so many of these out-of-print treasures. I'm grateful every day for their many resellers.
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A sweet and simple book with a simple yet powerful message. I thought this would be more suitable for toddler age children but my 7 year old loved the pictures and identified with the little animals afraid at times to venture out into the world and the soothing reassurance that they were not alone.  I am going to buy the "God is with Me Through the Night"  version also.

Such a great book!
943602
It is an easy read, with a simple message that isn't belabored.  Simplicity can be powerful and impactful, and this certainly is both.
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This is a book of hope, presenting a new way for many Christians to consider God and His goodness.
Although the title of the book focuses on sickness, I believe the contents are applicable to anyone wanting to understand God better and to have a more enriched walk with Him.  I liked the writing style, too, which is very clean, simple, and straightforward.  And, although not a lot of pages, the book gives you plenty to think about.  Parents with sick children might find this book particularly comforting and uplifting.  I'm glad I bought the book and have it in my collection, as I know I will loan it to someone very soon, or just give it to them for peace and inspiration.
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"I made you, and you are My child.
I created everything.  Of all My
creations - from the sun, oceans, flowers, big fish, and tiny butterflies -
My children are My favorite!"

Jesus Calling for Little Ones is written as though God were speaking to children about creation, how important children are to Him, and how He wants kids to praise Him and forgive one another.  Sarah Young's simple but inspiring words are cheerfully illustrated by Antonia Woodward.  The characters look very much like the old Chutes and Ladders kids, don't they?  But the setting is ancient Israel, and throughout the book, children are running and playing and spending time with their families as they did during the time of Jesus.

It's not a little board book, either.  At 22 pages, it's a sit-down story for a toddler or preschooler.  Woodjie (age 8) is able to read most of the book on his own (except for words like Thessalonians, ok?) and picked this book out himself.  It would make an excellent addition to a church library or as a gift for a preschooler.  It's part of the Jesus Calling series, which has sold over 14 million copies worldwide.  I think you'd enjoy it.  I received this book for free via BookLook bloggers, but I was not required to write a positive review.
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My congratulations to both the author and illustrator of this children's book. It is delightful, neatly interweaving the story of Jesus at birth and today's child. Warmly, the author talks to both, baby Jesus and her child. You will do the same as you read this upbeat book to your children. The rhythm and rhymes are not 100% perfect but they work well nonetheless. You'll find them to be a natural read, lilting and picturesque. I wish, though, that for the sake of young readers, the font was more lively rather than the standard Times Roman or similar. The illustrator might try her hand on this part of the book too, adding lilt and color to the words.

Your children--and you--will fall in love with the simplicity and warmth of the illustrations. Feel free to read the poems in your Mommy or Daddy style and they will come across with life and lilt.
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A simple yet uplifting book - great for the coffee table! The book is medium-sized, hard-cover, and has nice, thick pages.
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My good friend knew someone who had purchased this book and thought it was cute.  My dear companion bought the book and gave it to me as a gift because she knew I was not feeling very good about some things at the time.  Of course, there is no cure for depression that lies within a cute little  book like this one, but if there were one cute little book that could cure  someone, it would be this.  The book is a giant list of things that should  make you happy.  Some of the things are so cute you just can't help but  smiling.  I think that you probably won't read it cover to cover, but  you'll read it a lot.  But you really have to picture the images the author  is mentioning to make it sink in how lucky we are to have some of the  things we have.  Where could we be without Scrabble or curtain calls or  cereal?  It's so fun to imagine all the little things we take for granted.  And such a cute little book that this woman made.
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The rare thoroughly happy book I'm not embarrassed about enjoying!
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I loved this book. The writing style is purposely simple and easy to read. Many "self-help" books are overwhelming and take weeks to read and digest. This book, however, is easily read in a couple days and outlines some important points about happiness. Why can two people experience the exact same situation but one is happy and the other is not? This book explains why in an easily digestible and fun to read text.
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Grab a cup of tea and find a cozy chair.  You will love this book.  These are, as you can guess, simple stories, but their purity and love will tug at your heart.  Simplicity will bring you moments of peace in a hectic world.  It offers a subtle suggestion that maybe you, too, could get off the fast moving train and find simple moments of joy.  At least, that's what happened to me when I read this precious book.
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Delightful heartwarming name you smile sort of book.
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I love this book because the message and the pictures carry a simple yet important message for children as well as caregivers to take to heart. It gives hope and encouragement.
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A beautifully written and illustrated book that weaves a story of happiness, good health and laughter throughout it's artfully designed pages.  A new family favorite.  So inspiring that a copy is on it's way to our daughters school library.  In an uncertain world whats better than a book where positivity jumps from every page!
Namaste