Patch and Ruby is written by Anouska Jones and illustrated by Gwynneth Jones. Patch is a lonely pony. Even though he has many friends he still feels like he doesn't belong. He spends his day hanging out with various friends but feels like he doesn't fit in. Patch starts his mornings having breakfast with the chickens. Around lunch time he helps the ladybugs in the garden. And Patch has dinner with the mice. Patch even has a human friend, Sam. But Sam has to go to school so Patch doesn't get ...
Childrens Book
Time for Bed, Sleepyhead
Do you have a little one that has a hard time falling a sleep? I know I do! Some nights, Peyton fights going to be bed with a passion. For her, she doesn't want to stop playing or watching a show because she's afraid she is going to miss something. I think this is common with lots of little ones. Getting them settled down for bedtime can be a challenge. Time for Bed, Sleepyhead by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. helps to calm little ones little minds and bodies through the power of suggestion. As you ...
I Am So Bored!
I am so bored is a phrase I frequently hear on the weekends. Peyton will wander out of her room and mumble how bored she is and ask me for something to do. Well, she doesn't necessarily like my ideas! Because I tell her to pick up her toys or do her homework. Instead, she mopes around the house until she finds something to do or she lays on the couch until I tell her to move. When we read the story I Am So Bored! by Henrike Wilson it reminded me of Peyton! In I Am So Bored! Baby Bear is ...
See You Later, Alligator
See you later, alligator! After a while, crocodile! That was one of my favorite things to say as a child. Peyton and I say it to each other all the time. Sally Hopgood has taken one of my favorite sayings and turned it into a children's book, geared towards children 3-6 years old. Emma Levey created colorful and engaging pictures to go along with the story. The story takes place in a park full of animals. That morning, Tortoise decides he wants to head out into the world and have an ...
Veggie Tales Every Day with God
I remember when I wanted to start introducing God to Peyton. I mean, I always talked about God and Jesus around her. But she didn't really understand. We did try out Sunday school but that was a complete disaster, so we left. But I really do feel she needs to know about God, so how do I do that? Veggie Tales Every Day with God is a great way to introduce little ones to God. There are 365 devotionals to help children learn about God and to be kind to one another. On Day 2 the devotional is - ...
The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel
If you've read any of my children's book reviews you know I am a huge fan of The Berenstain Bears. Well, they have a new book coming out in a few days, The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel. Just in time for the holidays a new Berenstain Bears book! In The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel we catch up with Brother, Sister and Honey. The children are outside building a big, huge snowbear! Honey loses interested in building the snowbear and starts doing snow angels nearby. ...