Showing posts with label Max Lucado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Max Lucado. Show all posts

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Welcome in Fall with a Good Book: I'm Not a Scaredy-Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave by Max Lucado -- Review and #Giveaway

Disclosure:  I was sent a review copy from the publisher in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.





Number one New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will delight you and your family with the silly new picture book I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat. Laugh-out-loud funny, yet filled with an important message that God is near so there’s no need to fear, kids will learn to put into perspective those things that frighten or worry them.

I have been a fan of Max Lucado for years, and have a nice collection going of children's book that I share with the girls, and that they are now reading on their own.  I'm excited to be adding "I'm Not a Scaredy Cat" to our growing collection, as this is not just a cute book that kids will love (including all the cat illustrations), but it also has a wonderful message that God is always near and that you don't have to be afraid or worry about things.  

My oldest daughter, Savannah is quiet compared to her little sister Bella.  You can say she is shy, not I think is just taking in all of her surroundings.  She is the first to step up and offer help to others in need, and wears her heart on her sleeve.  She takes after me, and I couldn't be prouder.  But, there are times that she gets anxious, scared or worried, especially in new situations.  I was excited when I heard about this book, as I have been looking for a positive faith-based book to share with the girls to remind Savannah that everything is OK, and that God is always with her.

We have had this book for a couple weeks now and I love sharing it with the girls.  I have found Savannah pulling it from the shelf and reading on her own. And, when I share at bedtime, I am sure to follow up with the girls about the message in this book, and how they can apply this to their lives and when they are feeling scared or worried in any situation. This book has helped Savannah, and is a nice way to remind the girls that God is always with them.

If you are looking for a cute book to share with your child, which also has a positive message about God, then this is the book for you.


More about this book:

"I’m a big cat. I’m a strong cat. I’m not a scaredy-cat . . . except when . . .
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat, a hilarious new picture book to help kids manage their fears and worries and learn to trust God.
Follow a silly series of misadventures as scaredy-cat faces his worst fears: an appalling abundance of (gulp!) yellow and pink sprinkles on his donut, an elephant on the verge of a ginormous sneeze, and the terrifyingly loud chime of a clock. For each of the fears, Max provides this reassuring child’s version of Philippians 4:6–9:
“God, you are good.
God, you are near.
God, you are here!
And, God, you love me.”
A fun read for children and parents, I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat will open doors for important conversations about fear in a nonthreatening way and help you instill godly bravery in your kids."

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--GIVEAWAY--



Want to win a copy of this cute children's story book?  Follow this link to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a copy of "I'm Not a Scaredy Cat" by Max Lucado.  Five winners will be chosen for this giveaway. Good luck!


Disclosure:  I was sent a review copy from the publisher in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Help Children Understand God's Great Love w/ "Itsy Bitsy Christmas" by Max Lucado-- Book Review and #Giveaway

Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views shared are mine and mine alone.


Itsy Bitsy Christmas : You're Never Too Little for His Love, Max Lucado



Synopsis:

“The King has come! Even for a little one like me.”

Do you ever feel like you are too small or too ordinary? That is just how Itsy and Bitsy feel. When these two charming little mice hear that a King is coming to Bethlehem, they set off with great enthusiasm to find Him. Along the way, they are met with discouraging words telling them they are too little and unimportant for any king. Just when Itsy and Bitsy begin to believe that they really aren’t big enough for the new King, they learn that Christ the King has indeed come for everyone. 

Crafted by master storyteller Max Lucado, Itsy Bitsy Christmas helps children understand God’s great love and know that He sent His Son for all of us—little or big, young or old."


My Thoughts:

Even though this book is geared towards children ages 4-7 yrs. of age, Savannah, who is 3, thoroughly enjoyed it.  What caught her eye was the beautiful illustrations, of which she could stare a page for an extended length of time, just to take in all the fine details.  The story itself it great for this time of year, as it reminds children both young and old (as well as adults who forget) that God loves us, and that we are all special and important to him, no matter your size or age.  It is always nice to have reminders like this, as adults with their busy schedules may forget this, and children who are just learning about God may think they don't matter to him.

The use of adorable animals characters, including Itsy and Bitsy, the two mice who the story centers around, really keep children engaged and interested in the book.  Since receiving this book from the folks at Tommy Nelson, I have had the opportunity to share it with my girls, as well as my 6 yr. old nephew and 8 yr. of niece.  All of them enjoyed the book thoroughly, and have asked on numerous occasions for me to read it again -- that is, if they are not flipping through the pages of the book to look at the illustrations themselves.  And, when we are done with the story, I always make a point to talk about the lesson learned in the book, and remind the kids that they are all important to God, and that he loves them all the same, no matter their differences.  This is truly one book worth picking up to share with your children this holiday season -- and year round for that matter.  It is definitely one that I will be reading to the kids for years to come.


FREE PRINTABLE COLORING SHEETS

Kids will love coloring these two coloring sheets, from scenes from this book from Tommy Nelson.  Aren't the animals from the story adorable?  We can't get enough of Itsy and Bitsy, the two mice.





--GIVEAWAY--

Thanks to the kind folks at Tommy Nelson, one lucky reader will win a copy of Itsy Bitsy Christmas to share with their child(ren).  To enter, please complete the entries on the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!


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Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views shared are mine and mine alone.
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