Reviews written by Jillian Van Leer, Editor
| Overall rating | 4.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 4.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 4.0 |
Important Lesson on just enjoying things!
Even though I don't have any girls in my household (yet), my boys and I love reading this series about the Princess Twins. Princess Emma learns a very important lesson when she is worried about having the "perfect" tea party, instead of just enjoying the tea party. This...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 5.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 5.0 |
Fantastic story about helping out others!
When I saw the title of this book, I could not wait to read this book with my boys. As with all of these books, the Berenstain Bears share a wonderful message that is beneficial to everyone (not just kids!). I really loved how even though...
| Overall rating | 4.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 4.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 4.0 |
Wonderful book about helping
My boys and I thought this was a very good book for the entire family. Papa Bear finds himself in many predicaments (doesn't he usually?!) and it's up to the Good Deed Scouts to help him out. This book is comical, yet still teaches us how important it...
| Overall rating | 4.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 4.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 4.0 |
Adorable story of friendship
This story is a great read on friendship. It's cute, simple and entertaining. My young boys loved the interaction between the Boy and the Robot and we read this story over and over. Not only is the story entertaining, but it's a great way to talk about...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 5.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 5.0 |
Great book to introduce kids to taking care of our Earth!
This book not only has fun illustrations, but is a great learning book for kids (and adults)! Yolanda Kondonassis does a wonderful job of putting how important it is to take care of our Earth into simple words and sentences that little ones can enjoy. The...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 5.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 5.0 |
Fantastic Bible for older readers
I have a 6YO who loves to read, and he loves to read the Bible. So, I'm always looking for great Bibles/Devotions to read with him. This Bible is amazing. Not only are there many stories taken straight out of the Bible, but there are discussion/reflection questions...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 5.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 5.0 |
Wonderful Bible for 4-8 year olds!
I'm always on the lookout for wonderful Bibles to share with my children. I look for true to life Bible translations, but in easier terms for my young ones to understand. This Story Bible does a fantastic job of doing just that. It brings real Bible stories...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot | 5.0 | |
| Characters | 5.0 | |
| Writing Style | 5.0 |
My favorite romance of all time!
Honestly, for me, it doesn't get any better than Pride and Prejudice. The story line is stellar. The Bennet sisters, Mr. Darcy (Mr. Darcy!), The Bingleys, the dances... Seriously, I love love this book. The only thing I had a bit of a problem with...
| Overall rating | 2.7 | |
| Plot | 3.0 | |
| Characters | 1.0 | |
| Writing Style | 4.0 |
Honestly, not my cup of tea
I was so excited to read this book, it being a "classic" and all. Honestly, I had a very hard time reading all the way through. I realize life is not always perfect, and doesn't end happily all the time, but this book was just too much of...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot | 5.0 | |
| Characters | 5.0 | |
| Writing Style | 5.0 |
Awesome sequel!
Okay, if you read my review of the first book of this series, then you know I could not WAIT for this book to come out. I adored the first book, and this book was no exception. All the main characters are back. Finley Jane, Griffin, Emily,...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot | 5.0 | |
| Characters | 5.0 | |
| Writing Style | 5.0 |
Heart wrenching and beautiful
The moment I started this book, I could not put it down. Harper is a sixteen year old girl, who has just lost her older sister, June, to suicide. The raw emotions and vulnerability that come from that are not only real, but relatable as well. I...
| Overall rating | 5.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 5.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | N/A |
Exceptional devotional for young children
Having two young children (a third on the way) in my household, I'm always looking for wonderful faith related books/devotionals to read with my children. 'Little Visits with Jesus' is the book I've been looking for. Each devotion is 1 page long, to the point and easily keeps...
| Overall rating | 3.7 | |
| Plot | 4.0 | |
| Characters | 3.0 | |
| Writing Style | 4.0 |
Terrifying from page 1
So, before I even had a chance to open my copy of 'The Hunt' I was reading all about it on the internet. People I "know" were talking about how scary it was and how unique. I was pretty excited to pick it up and get started, and...
| Overall rating | 4.0 | |
| Plot/Characters/Writing Style | 4.0 | |
| Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) | 4.0 |
Wonderful story about enjoying what we already have!
This book hit home for me because we have a new baby on the way and we are trying to figure out where to put everything in our home to make room. The Berenstain Bears are going through the same thing. They think about moving, but don't really...
| Overall rating | 3.7 | |
| Plot | 4.0 | |
| Characters | 3.0 | |
| Writing Style | 4.0 |
Lovely tale of family and God
First of all, I'm a big fan of author Amy Clipston. Ever since I read her book 'Roadside Assistance' I have put her on my "favorite authors list". So, I was pretty excited to read RECKLESS HEART, even though I'm not a huge fan of Amish books. ...
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