"God Gave Us You" Book Review

I have always wanted a book that expresses how excited parents are for the birth of their child in a kid friendly way.  "God Gave Us You" by Lisa Tawn Bergren illustrates the excitement and anticipation of a polar bear family as they wait for their first born.  The book details little polar bear wanting to know how he came about, and the mother and father share the journey, with the most important part being that their little one was a gift from God that they wouldn't trade for anything.
This book is perfect for a family.  My daughter is too young to understand the words just yet, but I know that when she is older she will love this story.  The illustrations are simple, yet beautiful and fit the story well.  I love that, in the end of the book, the bear asks if the parents could ever want another (different) baby.  Mother bear reassures Little Cub that she could never want anyone else because "God Gave Us You." 
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who feels their son or daughter is a unique gift from God.  It would work well any child; oldest, middle, youngest, or only. 
*I received this book from the publisher, WaterBrook Press, in order to give an honest review.  I did not have to give a positive review, and others may or may not feel the same way about this book as I do.

"God Loves Me More Than That" Book Review

Have you ever wondered just how much God loves us?  This cute children's book illustrates just how big God's love is for each and every one of us.  While my daughter is still a little too young to understand the words, she loved the illustrations in this book.  This story uses concepts every one can relate to in order to show the magnitude of God's love.  For example, God's love is "higher than the moon in a starless sky" and "louder than the cheering of a football crowd." 

I think Dandi Daley Mackall did an excellent job with this book.  I want my children to always know God's love, and this book will be a great way to introduce that love to them.  It's an easy read, and one children of all ages can comprehend.  Children will be drawn in my David Hohn's amazing illustrations as well.  This is definitely a book you should read with your family.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.  All opinions are my own as part of an honest review.  You may or may not feel the same about this book as I did.

"Little Star" Book Review

Wow, it's been awhile since I have had the chance to read and review a book! 

I was excited when "Little Star" arrived in the mail.  I LOVE children's books, and now that I have my own child to read them with, I was even more excited about this one.  "Little Star" by Anthony DeStefano is a story about the stars in the sky competing to see who will be the brightest and celebrate the birth of a king.  When they see the conditions the "king" is about to be born into, they think they are being fooled and decide it is not worth their time.  Little Star remains faithful and shines his brightest for the king.  I won't give away the rest of the story, but I think it is a great story to share with your children.  I can see this story being a family favorite, especially around Chritmas!  The story itself is memorable and the illustrations are great!  This story could definitely spark many discussions with your little one.  My daughter is only 6 months old, so no discussions yet, but even she enjoyed the pictures.  This is definitely a story worth checking out.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.  All opinions are my own as part of an honest review.  You may or may not feel the same about this book as I did.