tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42731124180068377142024-03-13T19:36:16.666-07:00Allergy Kid Mom's Book ReviewsA Mother's Take on Food Allergies and other Interesting Things!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-53721124885661977652015-07-29T16:22:00.002-07:002015-07-29T16:22:46.996-07:00Those Secrets We Keep, by Emily Liebert<div dir="ltr">
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<b>Title:</b> Those Secrets We Keep</div>
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<b>Author:</b> Emily Liebert</div>
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<b>Publisher:</b> NAL</div>
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<b>Date:</b> June 2, 2015</div>
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<b>Paperback:</b> 336 pages</div>
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<b><i><u> About the Book</u></i></b></div>
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<b>Three women. Three lives. Three secrets.</b><br /><br />On the surface,
Sloane has the perfect life—an adoring husband, a precocious daughter,
and enough financial security to be a stay-at-home mom. Still, she can’t
help but feel as though something—or someone—is missing....<br /><br />Hillary
has a successful career and a solid marriage. The only problem is her
inability to conceive. And there’s a very specific reason why....<br /><br />As
the wild-child daughter of old family money, Georgina has never had to
accept responsibility for anything. So when she realizes an unexpected
life change could tie her down forever, she does exactly what she’s
always done: escape.<br /><br />When these three women unite for a
three-week-long summer vacation in beautiful Lake George, New York, even
with the idyllic location as their backdrop, the tensions begin to
mount. And they quickly discover that no secret can be kept forever.... </div>
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<b><i><u>My Take </u></i></b></div>
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At first when I started to read this story, I wasn't sure if
I was going to like it. It didn't feel like it was going to give me that
engaged feeling, but I was proven wrong. This isn't a story you can just read
whenever. I feel like you need to dedicate time to it, and that is just what I
did. While sitting on the couch with Pandora playing piano music softly in the
background, I began to read Those Secrets We Keep once more and was finally
taken to Lake George with three other women to experience their
"secrets". That is when I realized how good the book truly is, and
didn't put it down until I was finished. The author is an awesome
writer/storyteller. Everything started pouring off the pages. I could see
everything I was reading as though I was actually there. From the sand on the
beach to the anger or love on their faces, it was all visible. </div>
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I felt as though the author did a great job at keeping my
attention. I kept reading because I wanted to see where the story was going to
go. I wanted to know how the different women were going to be affected by their
life choices. There were a couple of times when I had a shocked look on my face
while I was reading. Sloane has a typical life, stays home with child while husband works, but something just isn't right. Hillary is a young married woman who has been having issues with conceiving. Question is, why? And last but not least is Georgina, she is the fun one who jots from place to place. But is she happy doing that or should she settle down? </div>
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The story made me think of my friends and how close some of
us are. It makes you realize how important friendship is no matter how old you are
and where you are in life. All three of these women were living different
lives, but were able to come together and hang out. Once their secrets are
revealed, you will see if it will make or break the lives they are now living.</div>
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I know I didn't tell much about the book, but I hate giving
good stories away. I do feel as though everyone who has the chance should purchase
this book and read it. You will not be disappointed. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you Kathleen Zrelak for the complimentary book and opportunity to review this book.</span></div>
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<b> Title:</b> Laugh Out Loud Pocket Doodles for Girls<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Rob Elliott<br />
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<b>Illustrator:</b> Jonny Hawkins<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Revell<br />
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<b>Date:</b> June 16, 2015<br />
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<b>Paperback:</b> 240 pages<br />
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<b>Age Range:</b> 9 - 12 years<br />
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<b><u>About the Book</u></b><br />
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<b>Q: What's the worst thing to leave home without?<br /><br />A: This book!</b><br />
Stuck
in the car on a long trip? Bored out of your mind in a waiting room?
Have a few minutes before bedtime? Then you have enough time to let your
imagination run wild!<br />
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<i>Laugh-Out-Loud Pocket Doodles for Girls </i>lets you<br />
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· tell jokes that will have people laughing out loud<br />
· complete hilarious doodles<br />
· entertain everyone around you!<br />
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More than one million copies of the <i>Laugh-Out-Loud</i> joke books have been sold. Grab your pens, pencils, crayons, or markers and see what all the fuss is about!<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
This is a really cute book. My daughter loves telling jokes when I saw that I had the chance to review this one, I knew I had to jump on it. There are a couple of these books out there. For instance, there is a Laugh<br />
Out Loud Pocket Doodles for Boys, Laugh Out Loud Doodles for Kids, Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids, More Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids, and Laugh Out Loud Animal Jokes. So, as you can see, you have a wide range to figure out which would be perfect for you or your child.<br />
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I love how the girl's book is purple and not pink. It is a nice small size, hence the "pocket" in the description. When you open the book, it is filled with a lot of illustrations geared toward the younger generation. I think this will help younger children feel more at ease when filling out the pictures in the book. I also like how they left most of the pictures undone, so that your child has no excuse but to interact with the book and unleash their creativeness and draw and colour to finish each page. At the bottom of each picture is a gray area that gives an idea on how to finish the picture. There are a lot of funny jokes in the book. It is nice that you don't have to worry about your child reading the jokes because they are all clean. I did fine some to be a little on the corny side, but that might have something to do with the fact that I am not in the age range. I know my daughter really enjoyed the jokes and once she started reading them, she didn't want to stop. It actually took me taking the book away to get her to stop. Seeing how this book can be easily taken anywhere, the next time we go to visit her grandparents (2 hour drive), this book is going to come with us in the car.<br />
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<b><u>Alyzabeth's Take (My daughter)</u></b><br />
It is a really good book. I like the jokes in it because they are very funny. One of the jokes I like is ~<br />
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<b>Q:</b> What did the lipstick say to the eye shadow?<br />
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<b>A:</b> We should stop fighting and make up.<br />
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I also like the detail of the drawings and the fact that I get to finish them. I love all the jokes. Well, the ones I have read.<br />
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<b><u>The Author</u></b><br />
Rob Elliott is the author of <i>Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids</i>, <i>More Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids</i>,<i> Laugh-Out-Loud Animal Jokes for Kids</i>, <i>Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids</i>, and <i>Laugh-Out-Loud Doodles for Kids</i>.
He lives in West Michigan, where in his spare time he enjoys laughing
out loud with his wife and five children. Learn more at
www.laughoutloudjokesforkids.com.<br />
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Jonny Hawkins is a cartoonist whose work has appeared in over six hundred publications, including <i>Reader's Digest</i>, <i>Parade</i>, the<i> Saturday Evening Post</i>,<i> </i>the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, many page-a-day cartoon calendars, and <i>Laugh-Out-Loud Doodles for Kids</i>. He lives in Michigan with his wife, their three children, four cats, and a dog.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I was given this complementary book by Revell in exchange for my honest review. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-12656605347909629812015-06-22T16:00:00.000-07:002015-06-22T16:01:08.518-07:00If You Were Me and Lived in..China: A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World, by Carole P. Roman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Title: </b>If You Were Me and Lived in...China ~ A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World<br />
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<b>Series: </b>If You Were Me and Lived in...<br />
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<b>Author: </b>Carole P. Roman<br />
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<b>Illustrator: </b>Kelsea Wierenga<br />
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<b>Publisher: </b>CreateSpace Independent Publishing<br />
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<b>Date: </b>May 14, 2015<br />
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<b>Paperback: </b>30 pages<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
I really like this, If You Were Me and Lived in..., series. I think it is the most created line of books that were ever created for children. To have them be able to "travel" from country to country through a book is an awesome way for them to learn. These books are packed with a lot of information. I will honestly say that I have learn quit a bit, from reading these with my child.<br />
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If You Were Me and Lived in...China shows a boy and a girl pointing to a world where you would be able to find china on a globe. Inside you will find an outline of China with a star where the capital of China, Beijing, is located. Then, begins the journey into China and all that it offers.<br />
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Your child will first lean about the history of China and how it received its name. They will also learn about the vegetation and the amount of people that reside there. Next, they will learn about Beijing and all its glory. From its expressways to its gardens and even the Forbidden City. You will learn about the names of family members, some names of toys, and the currency that is used. I thought the part of history and the giant terracotta was interesting as my daughter just learned about that this year in school. Up next is food, games and holidays, most importantly, the Chinese New Year.<br />
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What I like most about these books, besides the wonderful information, is the colourful pages. Also I like how there are one or two pages that have real life pictures mixed with cartoon pictures. I think this gives the reader a really good feel for how something might actually look over there. The pronunciation guide is a nice thing to have in the book too. My daughter has picked up a couple of words from different countries by reading these books. That is always a good thing.<br />
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So, if you haven't already heard of this series, which I am sure you have, you need to start purchasing them to have for you child's collection.<br />
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<b><u>About the Author</u></b><br />
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Award winning author Carole P. Roman is a former teacher turned businesswomen. She has successfully run a family business with her husband. Her most favorite job is being grandmother to her many grandchildren. She currently lives on Long Island with her husband.<br />
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Her first book, "Captain No Beard - An Imaginary tale of a Pirate's Life" has been named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012 as well garnered the star of remarkable merit. Three more Captain No Beard books are in the works. Also available, "I Want To Do Yoga Too," a children's introduction to yoga.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-44596926197641591032015-06-08T16:26:00.000-07:002015-06-08T16:26:07.338-07:00Bible Dominoes, by Juliet David and Jo Parry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Product: Bible Dominoes<br />
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Creators: Juliet David & Jo Parry<br />
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Publisher: Candle Books; Brdgm edition<br />
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Publication Date: March 27, 2015<br />
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Ages: 3 and above<br />
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Players: 2 - 4<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
This Bible Dominoes game is great for younger children. They are very colourful, which will instantly attract them to the game. On the back side is a rainbow colour design and on the front are pictures of animals or a particular Bible story. They have numbers written on some of them too. So, your child will not only learn how to count but can also learn about Bible stories (you would have to tell them) and different animals. The 28 dominoes are thick, which makes them pretty sturdy. They are about 150 x 75mm (3" x 6"). So they are pretty long. Not your standard size of dominoes.<br />
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There is also a pamphlet that is included which has 10 different Bible stories in it, that coincide with the pictures on the dominoes. Each story is no longer than 5 lines long. Some of the stories in the pamphlet are:<br />
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Noah and his Ark<br />
Joseph and his amazing Coat<br />
Moses, Prince of Egypt<br />
Daniel Saved from Lions<br />
Stop, Storm!<br />
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Some of the stories were summed up really well, while others are going to need some elaboration to help your child understand.<br />
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My daughter is a little older than the age you are suppose to be to enjoy this game, but she wanted to try it out any way. We had fun playing it, but did realize it is geared toward the younger aged. I think they will have a really fun time, especially learning their colours, numbers, and stories from the Bible.<br />
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I would purchase this game if you have any toddlers running around. I think they would really enjoy it.<br />
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<b><u>About the Creators</u></b> <br />
Juliet David has written many children s stories and Bible activity
books. Her other interests include painting, music, and travel to Israel
and other Bible lands. This experienced author lives in London with her
family.<br /><br />Jo Parry trained at Bournemouth Arts Institute before
becoming a full-time artist. She illustrates mainly greetings cards,
fine art, and children s books, adapting her fun, colorful style to each
of these genres. She creates her characteristic style using an Apple
Mac, and is fulfilling a lifelong dream working as an illustrator. Jo
lives in Bournemouth, on England s south coast.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks Kregel Publications for the complimentary set of dominoes for my honest review.</span><br />
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<b>Title:</b> Love, Rosie<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Cecelia Ahern<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Hyperion Books<br />
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<b>Date:</b> January 12, 2006<br />
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<b>Paperback:</b> 448 pages<br />
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<b>Theatre Release:</b> October 22, 2014<br />
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<b>DVD Release:</b> May 5, 2015 <br />
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What happens when two people who are meant to be together can't seem to get it right?<br />
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Rosie
and Alex are destined for each other, and everyone seems to know it but
them. Best friends since childhood, they are separated as teenagers
when Alex and his family relocate from Dublin to Boston.<br />
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Like two
ships always passing in the night, Rosie and Alex stay friends, and
though years pass, the two remain firmly attached via emails and
letters. Heartbroken, they learn to live without each other. But destiny
is a funny thing, and in this novel o f several missed opportunities,
Rosie and Alex learn that fate isn't quite done with them yet.<br />
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<b><u>My Take </u></b><br />
Love, Rosie (the American title for Where the Rainbow Ends and Rosie Dunne), is hands down one of the best books I have read this year. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it because the story is in the form of emails, text messages, and letters. Surprisingly, it didn't hinder me finishing the book. I pretty much didn't stop reading until I was done. I heard a lot of people say they either hated it or loved it. I was on the loving it side. Just within the first few chapters, I was laughing or grinning over some of the correspondences. The author did a great job when writing this story. She was able to keep you wondering what was going to happen next, even though it wasn't in a typical style of paragraph to paragraph.<br />
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The story is about two kids, a boy and a girl, who become best friends at a young age. We get to follow them from grade school, high school, college and adulthood. We get to experience all of their tragedies and triumphs. I feel as though the story centers around Rosie and her connections with everyone in her life.<br />
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Now, regarding the film. <br />
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Which did I like better, the book or the film? I preferred the book so much better. I know the film has been in the cinemas already, but I don't go. I wait for them to come to DVD and them rent them. I thought the movie did the book a really big injustice. It put characters together that weren't even in that capacity. It also had the two main characters engage in situations way before they did in the book. It was just a jumble of mess. At least that is how I felt. I thought, if they followed the story from the book to the tee, it would have been great. I felt as though they were trying to fit everything in and it was jammed packed and rushed.<br />
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The choice is yours regarding the book and the movie, but I say read the book and don't watch the film.<br />
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<b><u>About the Author</u></b><br />
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<b>Cecelia Ahern</b> is the author of the international bestsellers<i> PS, I Love You; Love, Rosie; If You Could See Me Now; There's No Place Like Here</i>; and <i>The Gift</i>. The daughter of Ireland's former prime minister, she lives in Dublin.
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<b>Title:</b> A Flag for the Flying Dragon<br />
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<b>Series:</b> A Captain No Beard Story<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Carole P. Roman<br />
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<b>Illustrator:</b> Bonnie Lemaire<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform<br />
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<b>Date:</b> April 9, 2015<br />
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<b>Paperback:</b> 46 pages<br />
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<b><u>About the Book</u></b><br />
It's business as usual on the Flying Dragon. Their mission is to find a
flag for the ship. Captain No Beard sighs, "Being a captain is hard
work," as he watches the busy crew preparing the vessel for their next
adventure. Polly is giving out pretzels; Linus is polishing a lamp.
Matie is cracking coconuts, Cayla is stuffing holes, and Hallie is
swabbing the deck. High overhead, trouble is brewing, and it is not the
weather. Mongo does not want any help from the newest crew member, and
it is creating a hurricane of a mess on board. The team must come
together and find a task that will fit Zachary without interfering with
their own fun. On the way, they acquire a flag that will unite them as
both friends and crew. Join the problem-solving crew of the Flying
Dragon as they find a flag for their ship and a job for Zach.<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
I really love these books. Every time I get one, my daughter immediately picks it up and starts reading them. It is nice to see a book that is written for children that have learning lessons in them. It is simplistic enough for them to actually understand the lesson themselves.<br />
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This time around, the "crew" go out on the seas again. This time, the captain is looking for a flag to be flown from the ship. In the mix of all of this, a new crew member is trying to find his place amongst the crew. Everything that he is told to do doesn't go well. Then finally, the captain finds something for him to do. It is one of the most important jobs.<br />
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In this story, the crew learns how to get along. Every place that Zach (the new crew member) tries to help, he makes a mess and doesn't wind up helping. Most of the time, the other crew members don't want him to help. One thing they have to learn is how to all get along and find something for everyone to do. This is what makes a great crew.<br />
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Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the Captain No Beard
series. Both Captain No Beard-An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life and
Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis have received the Kirkus Star
of Exceptional Merit. The first book in the series was named to Kirkus
Reviews Best 2012. Each book has won numerous awards, namely the NABE
Pinnacle Award, ERIK Award for 2013, ForeWord Review Five Star, Rebecca
Reads, and Reader's Views Children's Book of the Year 2013. Recently it
was awarded the Marble Book Award for Best Illustration in a series for
Bonnie Lemaire's stunning illustrations.<br />
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<b>Title:</b> The Heart of the Amish: Life Lessons on Peacemaking and the Power of Forgiveness<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Suzanne Woods Fisher<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Revell<br />
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<b>Date:</b> May 5, 2015<br />
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<b>Paperback:</b> 192 pages<br />
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We have all been hurt and we all have someone we need to forgive. But
sometimes it's hard to let go of our hurt and anger in order to truly
forgive and move on. <br />
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For the Amish, forgiving others in order to
live at peace is woven into the very fabric of their faith. From daily
annoyances to heartbreaking tragedy, they exhibit an incredible capacity
for forgiveness that often baffles us. How do they do it? And how can
we have the same attitude and ability to forgive?<br />
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Through true
stories gathered from a variety of Amish communities, bestselling author
Suzanne Woods Fisher shows you how the Amish are able to release their
pain and desire for revenge, and live at peace with others. Her
in-depth, personal research uncovers the astounding yet fundamental way
the Amish can forgive anyone from the angry customer at the grocery
store to the shooter at Nickel Mines. You'll learn how to invite God
into <i>your</i> story, apply lessons from the Amish to your own circumstances, and find the freedom that comes with true forgiveness.<br />
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I love Amish proverbs. I pretty much love everything about the Amish (after having my daughter, I wanted to move to one of their communities to raise her), but one thing I have to say is that they have really great proverbs and life learning lessons. In this book Suzanne Woods Fisher, takes you on a journey through the lives of different people and shows you how you can forgive and be at peace with yourself. Not all of the stories happen to Amish people, but they are linked to them in some sort of way. At the beginning of each story, is an Amish proverb. After that, the author goes into the story that tells of one and their means of forgiveness. At the end of each story is a reflection where she asks questions of the reader. I really enjoyed this part. I felt like it helped me get more involved with the stories and helped me think about my life and certain situations that I have been in. At the end of each reflection is a "plain truth". This section gives us some background on the Amish, Mennonites, or Hutterites.<br />
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The book is a really great one to read and ponder over. I even read them to my daughter and asked her some of the questions. It was interesting to see her think about some of the situations she and her friends have been in and also whether it would be easy for her to forgive if she was put in some of these situations.<br />
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I think that everyone should get a copy of this book and read it. I know I found it very beneficial. And like I stated before, I love Amish proverbs and the book is filled with them. My daughter even found some that she liked. So yes, this book is for both the young and the old.<br />
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and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She is also the coauthor of an Amish
children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award
winner for <i>The Search</i>, a Carol Award finalist for <i>The Choice</i>, and a Christy Award finalist for <i>The Waiting</i>. She is also a columnist for <i>Christian Post</i> and <i>Cooking & Such</i> magazines. She lives in <b>California</b>. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.
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<b>Title:</b> John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography<br />
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<b>Author:</b> John Shaw<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Amphoto Books<br />
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<b>Date:</b> March 17, 2015<br />
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For over four decades, John Shaw’s authentic voice and trusted advice
has helped photographers achieve impressive shots in the great outdoors.
In his first-ever book on digital photography, Shaw provides in-depth
advice on everything from equipment and lenses to thorough coverage of
digital topics including how to use the histogram. In addition, he
offers inspirational and frank insight that goes far beyond the nuts and
bolts of photography, explaining that successful photos come from
having a vision, practicing, and then acquiring the equipment needed to
accomplish the intention. Easily digestible and useful for every type of
photographer, and complete with more than 250 jaw-dropping images, <i>John Shaw’s Guide to Digital Nature Photography</i> is the one book you’ll need to beautifully capture the world around you.<br />
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If you love photography, then you're going to enjoy this book. I don't know anyone who doesn't like taking pictures, especially if they had the right camera on the right setting for the right situation. That is pretty much what it boils down to if you want a great photo to frame or even sell. Plenty of times I have taken photos that I thought were going to be amazing, just to develop it later and then go, "that doesn't look like what I thought it would". But with the right equipment and advice, all of your pictures (or at least most of them) can look like a professional took them.<br />
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John Shaw will teach you a lot if you invest in his book. Not only do you get to see some amazing photos that have been taken by him, he also tells you what kind of camera he used, the type of lens, and the settings that he had it on. You will also learn about the right equipment that you would need in order to take nice nature photographs, using the lens, different compositions, close ups and finally the photographer at work. I have to say my favourites were the discussion on High ISO (I have always wanted to know how to work with that) and close ups (my favourite kind of nature pictures).<br />
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So, if you (or someone you may know) are anxious about getting out there and taking amazing photos for your blank wall or to give someone on their birthday, John Shaw's Guide to Digital Photography will help you with that and so much more.<br />
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<b>John Shaw</b> is one of the world’s leading nature photographers and
the author of many enduring bestselling books. His photographs are
frequently featured in <i>National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, Natural History, Sierra,</i> and <i>Audubon</i> magazines, as well as in calendars, books, and advertisements. He lives in Colorado Springs.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This complimentary book was given to me by Blogging for Books for my honest review. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-84748379528200392342015-04-28T17:15:00.000-07:002015-04-29T15:17:06.721-07:00Esther: Royal Beauty (A Dangerous Beauty Novel), by Angela Hunt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Title:</b> Esther: Royal Beauty<br />
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<b>Series:</b> A Dangerous Beauty Novel<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Angela Hunt<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Bethany House Publishing<br />
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<b>Date:</b> January 6, 2015<br />
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When Xerxes, king of Persia, issues a call for beautiful young women, Hadassah, a Jewish orphan living in Susa, is forcibly taken to the palace of the pagan ruler After months of preparation, the girl known to the Persians as Esther wins the king's heart and a queen's crown. But because her situation is uncertain, she keeps her ethnic identity a secret until she learns that an evil and ambitious man has won the king's permission to exterminate all Jews - young and old, powerful and helpless. Purposely violation ancient Persian law, she risks her life in order to save her people...and bind her husband's heart.<br />
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I really like the story of Esther. So when I saw I had the chance to review this book, I was ecstatic. But for some reason, this book didn't wow me. I don't know if it was the fact that I know the story and in this particular book it was done in the "not so traditional" way. It could have been the elaboration to make this story more interesting that I didn't like. I do understand that one would have to stretch it a little to create a more enjoyable story for most people reading, but for me, sticking the facts is what I like better. I guess I should have paid more attention to the part where it stated that it was a novel.<br />
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I must admit I fell in love with the cover and the back of the book. They were both beautifully done. The jewels, make-up and colors of head dress I felt really made the book stand out. I also love books that focus on different people per chapter and that is what this one does. It would have been nice if we could have had a point of view from Mordecai. But I guess the story being about Esther made more since with it being from her point of view and one of her palace helpers. <br />
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All in all, it was an okay story of Esther. Like I stated before, more to the point of the Bible would have been better for me, but I guess it wouldn't have been considered Biblical Fiction if that were the case.<br />
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Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to
expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With over
four million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling
author of more than 100 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of
Three Trees) to novels.<br />
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With nearly four million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt
is the New York Times bestselling author of The Tale of Three Trees,
The Note, and The Nativity Story. Angela's novels have won or been
nominated for several prestigious industry awards.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This complimentary book was given to me by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. </span><br />
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<b>Title:</b> The Trouble With Peer Pressure: A Simple "My ADHD Story" for Young Teens<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Darlene R. Wood<br />
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<b>Illustrator:</b> Victor Guiza<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Outskirt Press<br />
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<b>Date:</b> October 29, 2014<br />
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<b>Paperback:</b> 31 pages <br />
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<b>Genre:</b> Family & Relationships/ Peer Pressure<br />
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If you have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you already
know that sometimes, everyday life seems like it’s too much to handle.
And probably you’ve already experienced the fact that when you’re
already overwhelmed, peer pressure seems to compound any situation. The
Trouble With Peer Pressure is a friendly, practical guide to help you
navigate the challenges of peer pressure. Author Darlene R. Wood
provides information you can use, including ways to think about the
consequences of your actions, and strategies to feel less isolated by
the label of ADHD. You may feel that figuring out how to deal with peer
pressure is hard—but guess what? It doesn’t have to be. Like any other
issue, it just requires that everyone step back, evaluate, and design a
thoughtful and respectful solution. The Trouble With Peer Pressure is a
valuable resource for you and your family that will make life easier for
you, both in school and at home.<br />
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<b><u>My Take </u></b><br />
I was really excited to read this book because my daughter was diagnosed with having ADD/ADHD. I thought it would be nice to have a book that she can refer to when feeling like things weren't feeling okay in her life. Unfortunately, this book wasn't it. The story was nice. A boy who was struggling to get through life because of something he had to deal with that most people didn't understand. It showed how he had to go through life having one downfall after another, but later coming out on top, which is good. I liked that aspect of the story. Show children no matter how hard things get, they can still come out on the top.<br />
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The one major issue I have with the book, and believe me I hate writing negative things, is the part where the authour constantly repeats "peer pressure". It would have been nice if she could have explained a little more what different peer pressures he was going through and how he came out of it. Like one part of the story speaks about peer pressure, but talks about the boy going to the principals office with his family. I don't see what that has to do with peer pressure. Granted, I know fitting in is hard, I can see what my child has gone through, but to me there is more to ADHD then suffering with peer pressure. Now I know, that is part of the title of the book, but I feel like she could have gone deeper into it and gave us a better understanding of what he went through.<br />
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I still think it is a good book to read with your children who suffer from ADHD. It might make them realize that they are not alone in how they feel and what they go through. <br />
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for children, painting, and now writing. The Trouble With Peer Pressure
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<b>Author:</b> Virginia Willis<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Ten Speed Press<br />
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<b>Date:</b> March 3, 2015<br />
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<i>Lighten Up, Y’all</i>, is a soul-satisfying and deeply
personal collection of Virginia’s new favorite recipes. All the classics
are covered—from a comforting Southern Style Shepherd’s Pie with Grits
to warm, melting Broccoli Mac and Cheese to Old-Fashioned Buttermilk
Pie. Each dish is packed with real Southern flavor, but made with
healthier, more wholesome ingredients and techniques. Wherever you are
on your health and wellness journey, <i>Lighten Up, Y’all </i>has the recipes, tools, and inspiration you need to make the nourishing, down-home Southern food you love.<br />
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I love recipe books. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have a single clue what to make sometimes. But the most important, is finding a recipe book that has great tasting food, but not overly unhealthy. When I first saw this book, I was thinking if it is southern food, it probably is super fattening, but thought to give it a chance anyway.<br />
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What I like most about this book is how the author breaks down the different types of oils and fats. She lets you know who each of them stack up against each other. Not many books do that and it is helpful in deciding on which ones to have in your home. She then goes on to talk about 10 tips for lightening things up. For instance, drinking water (which we all know and do ~ hopefully), using spices in your food for flavour, choosing lean proteins, and measuring out your food vs eating straight out of the bag.<br />
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<b>Series:</b> The Restoration Series (Book 4)<br />
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<b>Authors:</b> Dan Walsh & Gary Smalley<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Revell<br />
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<b>Date:</b> April 7, 2015<br />
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<span id="freeText13384966381709508788">For years, Doug Anderson has been drifting slowly but steadily away from
both his family and his faith. His parents have been trying to reach
him before he falls too far. His friend Christina hopes what she is
seeing online isn't true. But sometimes you have to hit bottom before
you're ready to grow up. <br /><br />Just as things begin to settle down a
bit, Doug's life takes a turn that requires every bit of faith and
patience for both his family and Christina--whose growing feelings for
Doug, a man who writes her off as not worth his time, keep her off
balance. Will Doug's crisis finally clear his vision and help him focus
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The Legacy is the 4th book in The Restoration Series. I
didn't have the chance to read books one and two, but I did read book number
three and found it to be a very good story. There is a connection between all
of them and if you read them from beginning to end, it will make a lot more
sense. When reading book #4, I had forgotten about the connection between #3.
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Doug is the youngest child in the Anderson family who is
away at college but periodically comes home to visit. He does not have as
strong of a relationship with the Lord as he once had or as his parents would
want him to have. During some people's college years is when they are trying to
find out who they really are and what they want to do with their life, and that
is exactly what Doug was doing. There are things he is engaging in that he is trying to keep from his family, knowing that they would not approve of it, until he gets caught and has to truly examine the two lives he is trying to live. But sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom for people to realize what is truly going on in their lives and that is what happens to Doug. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">This was an amazing story. Like I stated before, if you read all four in a row, it will be even better, even though<b> </b>this one can hold its own. You will not want to put it down until you find out how it is going to end. I know that is how I felt. So, grab a blanket and a cup of tea and enjoy a great read.</span><br />
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<b>Dan Walsh</b> is the bestselling author of several books, including <i>The Dance </i>and <i>The Promise </i>with Gary Smalley, as well as <i>The Unfinished Gift</i>, <i>The Discovery</i>, and <i>The Reunion</i>. He has won three Carol Awards, and two of his novels were finalists for <i>RT Book Reviews</i>
Inspirational Book of the Year for 2011 and 2012. A member of American
Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for twenty-five years.
He lives with his wife in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy
researching and writing his next novel. Visit www.danwalshbooks.com for
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<b>Gary Smalley</b> is one of the country's best known authors and
speakers on family relationships. He is the bestselling and
award-winning author or coauthor of 16 books, along with several popular
films and videos. He has spent over 30 years learning, teaching, and
counseling, speaking to over 2 million people in live conferences.
Smalley has appeared on national television programs such as <i>Oprah</i>, <i>Larry King Live</i>, <i>Extra</i>, <i>The Today Show</i>, and <i>The Sally Jessy Raphael Show</i>,
as well as numerous national radio programs. Gary and his wife, Norma,
have been married for 50 years and live in Branson, Missouri. They have
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-77222032914774017352015-04-15T23:30:00.001-07:002015-04-15T23:43:46.116-07:00Sand in My Sandwich, by Sarah Parshall Perry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Author:</b> Sarah Parshall Perry</div>
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You know that thing when you're in Walmart at noon before you discover
you haven't brushed your teeth? Sarah Parshall Perry gets that. She also
gets weird things showing up in her bed, her daughter requesting war
paint, and her son crawling into a giant blue sock on Christmas morning.
Sometimes, she gets that conflicted feeling of finding her kids hanging
out in the dog's cage and realizing that, yes, dog cages are not for
people, but . . . they have stopped getting into trouble.<br />
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to Perry, "The hardest stuff is the quickest way to God." And if the
systematic destruction of her carefully planned life is any indication,
she's on the fast track to sainthood! A mother of three children, two of
whom are on the autism spectrum, she has experienced plenty of ups and
downs. But from the chaos of her "ordinary" life, she pulls truth packed
with humor, poignancy, and a naked honesty that will make you realize
you are not alone in this delightfully messy thing called motherhood.<i> </i><br />
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When I first saw this book, I figured it would be an interesting read. But what I didn't realize is how much I would enjoy reading it. Seeing how she has two kids with special needs, I thought that there were some things that I could relate with her. I personally don't have a child with autism, but mine does have ADHD and we have tons of moments like she does with her kids in this book. When I read her reaction to certain situations, I was like, "yes, I am not the only mother who reacts that way". It made me feel a lot better. Some of the things that her boys have gone through, my child has gone through and to read her emotional ups and downs and how she relies on God to get her through, gives me hope.</div>
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The one thing I like most about Mrs. Perry's style of writing is that it is very light. I love how she can find the humour in most ordinary things. It gives me a sense of relaxation. It makes me take a look at life in a different way. I also enjoyed how she places a Bible text at the beginning of every chapter. It shows her dedication to God.</div>
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<b>Sarah Parshall Perry</b> (JD, University of Virginia School of Law) is a wife and mother of three young children. She is the coauthor of <i>When the Fairy Dust Settles </i>(with
her mother, Janet Parshall) and the author of numerous magazine
articles, award-winning short stories, and poetry. Sarah has served in
youth ministry for over ten years and is currently writing for
www.ChosenFamilies.org where she encourages other families living with
disabilities. She lives in Maryland.<br />
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<b>Title:</b> Anthony Ant Goes to Egypt<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Julie Bettendorf<br />
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<b>Date:</b> November 30, 2014<br />
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Where Will Anthony Ant Go Next? <br />
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Anthony Ant knows how to travel in style—since he’s so small, he can
go just about anywhere, unnoticed! This time, he curls up in a suitcase
and gets out in Egypt, ready for the fabulous adventure of a lifetime.
Anthony Ant is in Cairo, Egypt…and luckily he meets an expert tour
guide, Babu Beetle. Together they explore Egypt’s history, culture, and
food, with adventures including a camel ride, and a visit to the famous
pyramids…and more! The second book in the Anthony Ant series continues
to introduce kids to the excitement of world travel, with an enjoyable
companion who is ready to share his experiences.<br />
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This a really cute book. If your children like books that rhyme, which I am sure most children do, they will like this one. The story is about a little ant that travels through Egypt. While you follow the ant traveling through Egypt, your children will learn different things about the country. For starters, they will learn about the capital, different foods that can be eaten there, how they travel, some sights you would see, and what one would buy in the market place.<br />
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Another nice thing about this book are the illustrations. They are very colourful and the pictures will draw the attention of any child into the book. There are people of different nationalities in the book, which I fell will help children identify a little more with the story.<br />
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Julie Bettendorf is an enthusiastic world traveler, with a background in
history and a degree in archaeology. Through her books, she shares the
wonderful world of travel with children and their parents, as Anthony
Ant teaches kids about other cultures, customs, and traditions. When
Julie is not traveling with her daughter Erin and son Max, she lives in
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From celebrities as diverse as Warren Buffet, Bill Clinton, and Steven Spielberg, to anonymous everyday citizens like the minimum-wage waitress in Oklahoma and a dry cleaner named Al Kayda in Wisconsin,Obama hears it, and gets it, from everyone. And when you're the president, absolutely no subject is off-limits. An ex-student in Illinois is drowning in an ocean of debt; a harried housewife in Wyoming has dubious ideas about how to save hard-earned pennies; while a gun owner in Tennessee vigorously defends his right to bear arms. Obama, who's obviously a very busy man, sometimes answers with a brief innocuous letter of his own. Echoing another classic of U.S. history, Alex de Tocqueville's ; Democracy in America;, 'Obama Confidential' offers a vivid, consistently amusing snapshot of America in the second decade of the 21st century, with hilarious results.<br />
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This review is way overdue and I feel bad about that, but in my defense, I have this audiobook in my car and listen to it all the time. I love it and it keeps me laughing. The different letters that are "written" to the president are hilarious. They are very appropriate for the areas that they "come from". What makes it even better are the different voices that you hear along with each letter. To be perfectly honest, there were times when I forgot that it really wasn't the president or they were made up people. The narrator is very good at changing his voice and mimicking other people.<br />
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There are three different discs. All together it is about 3 hours long. This makes it perfect for when you are on a trip and you need to pass time. There are pictures of the president and his wife on the discs. It gives you more of a feeling that he is the voice that is answering the letters. The box set is nice and small and can fit in your glove box.<br />
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I don't tend to listen to a lot of audiobooks, but am glad that I had the chance to review this one. Like I stated before, I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Granted, some of them are straight up political, but a lot of them won't be heard as super serious because of the different voices and storyline for all the letters.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Berlin is the author of three books of humor, <b><i>That Cloud Looks Like Jesus</i></b>, <b><i>The Skeptic’s Handbook</i></b> and <b><i>Obama Confidential.</i></b></span></span></span></div>
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<b>Author: </b>Carole P. Roman<br />
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An exciting introduction to world cultures written for young readers
ages three through eight, this new expedition takes kids to South
America and gives them a colorful glimpse into what living in Peru is
like. Highlighting a myriad of topics, including language, cuisine,
climate, and history, this book teaches kids about diversity while also
revealing to them the important truth that we are all connected.<br />
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As always, she has created another amazing book for children to learn about a new culture. The way she tells her stories keeps them coming back for each book that she brings out. The cartoon characters and colours are also another amazing thing about these books.<br />
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At the beginning of the book, you see where Peru is located on the globe and you also learn/see where the capital, Lima, is located. You and your children will learn the different names of some of the people in Peru, see all the colourful things they were and have. You will learn about the famous places, foods they eat (cuy, which is fried guinea pig), games they play and holidays they celebrate (Carnival in February).<br />
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I love this series and think that everyone should have them in their homes and feel as though all schools should carry them too. I know my daughter has learned from every single one she has read.<br />
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Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the much lauded children's book Captain No Beard: An Imaginary tale of a Pirate's Life. her experience as a former social studies teacher is wonderfully apparent in her popular If You Were Me and Lived in... series, which now includes more than ten books.<br />
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The Navy Girl Book is a collection of short pieces of surreal humor,
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Do you like reading funny things? If that is the case, then you should get your hands on a copy of Scott Erickson's book, The Navy Girl Book. It is filled with poems, stories, dialogues, etc. It will keep you laughing from the beginning of the book to the end. I was really surprised how funny a lot of it was. For example, under Today's Headlines he writes, Worm eludes early bird only to succumb to late sleeper. A lot of his stuff had me cracking up. I wanted to share some of it with my daughter, but she is too young for some of it. What about the part where he writes, The Surgeon General has determined that this warning label isn't going to deter you from smoking. Even though a lot of it is just for laughs, I found truth in a lot of the humour.<br />
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If you are a girl, keep this book in your purse and if you are a guy, keep a copy in your jacket pocket. If by chance you are having a bad day, pull it out and start reading your way to a better day. <br />
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Scott Erickson is a writer of humor and satire. His pieces have been
published in The Oregonian, The Portland Mercury, Bang!, and several
humor websites. He is a two-time winner of the Mona Schreiber Prize for
Humorous Fiction and Nonfiction. One of his stories was included in the
book Laugh Your Shorts Off, a compilation of contest winners from the
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Title: When I Grow Up I Want To Be... a Veterinarian<br />
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Series: When I Grow Up...<br />
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Date: November 29, 2014<br />
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Paperback: 60 pages<br />
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Age Range: 9 and up <br />
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Sofia wants to care for all the animals in the world. But Mom does not think Sofia is ready for the responsibility of even one pet. Ready or not, when a hungry and sick-looking cat appears at the family's back doorstep, Sofia takes action. When Sofia is found feeding the cat, Mom gives in and agrees that a trip to the vet will tell them if the cat is healthy and not someone's lost pet. As the veterinarian introduces Sofia and readers to the important and wide-ranging work of animal doctors, Sofia learns how she might help all kinds of animals, including a little stray cat!<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
I must say I really love this series. I think it is one of the best ones out there for children to get a true understanding of what jobs are out there for them. I know my daughter gets very excited each time she reads one of these books. She gets to learn about a new career option. This particular story, about the veterinarian, was top of her list, as that is one of her options for when she grows up. <br />
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The cover along grabbed both of our attention. It is amazingly filled with bright attention grabbing colours.When you open the book, it has a list of saying from famous people regarding animals and how wonderful they are to have around. Next you find the Veterinarian Oath. This was nice to be able to read to my daughter and tell her that it will be something that she will have to uphold. <br />
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The story is a touching one. It shows how much love this young girl has for animals and how badly she wants to have one around. Even though most of the book is in cartoon form, there are pictures of actual people and animals. These sections give children a deeper understanding of what a Veterinarian does. Your children will also receive a deeper knowledge of cats, dogs, birds and reptiles. This book is filled with so much information that by time you are done ready the story, they will have a better understanding and know if this is the career for them or not. There is also two pages at the end that are dedicated to what makes and good veterinarian and pet owner.<br />
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Wigu Publishing is a collaboration of talented and creative individuals working together to publish informative and fun books for our children. Our titles serve to introduce children to the people in their communities who serve others through their vocations. Wigu Books are unique in that they help our children to visualize the abundant opportunities that exist for them to be successful and to make a difference. Our goal is to inspire the great leaders and thinkers of tomorrow.<br />
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<b>Title:</b> Fallen: Out of the Sex Industry and Into the Arms of the Savior<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Annie Lobert<br />
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When Annie grabbed at what looked like an opportunity to escape her tumultuous, abuse-filled home, she had never heard the term "sex trafficking.: Needing money, wanting to be loved, and desperately seeking control of her life, she stumbled into the ever-darkening world of the sex industry as a glamorous high class escort in Las Vegas. All that glittered was not gold. She embarked on a dangerous path toward self-destruction. She lost everything she envisioned her new life would bring her, even her own identity. Beatings, abandonment, and death threats became routine-she often wondered if dying would be the best way out.<br />
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In Fallen, Annie tells her remarkable story of surviving sixteen years in the sex industry, breaking free, finding healing, and then reaching back to help others find freedom as well. This riveting memoir opens a window into a sordid, shadowy world - and shows just how bright God's light can truly shine.<br />
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I know a lot of us think our life is really hard. We think every day that life could be easier or we would want it to be easier. But there are people out there that have actually had hard lives compared to some of us. I know a lot of times I think my life is hard (being a single mom, working almost full time and homeschooling), but I have to tell myself that there are other people out there who are having a harder time with life than I am and would give anything to be in my position than what they are in.<br />
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Annie Lobert had a tough life, but like most determined people, she found a way out. Life didn't start out well for her at all. She was sexually abused at a young age and then turned to prostitution or more or less a high class call girl. During her life as a high class call girl, she met a couple of men who didn't treat her the way she should have been and had to enduring beatings and abandonment. On top of that, she developed cancer and became addicted to cocaine.<br />
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The only thing that could happen to Annie Lobert was to either die or turn her life around. She decided to rely on God and turn her life around. Relying on him heavily helped her see that there were others that could benefit from her story. She decided to let others know that there is hope by participating in speakings and ministries. And as luck would have it, through it all, she found her prince charming.<br />
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Towards the end of the book, there is a section on sex trafficking. It gives you a deeper understanding of what it is and how it is done. There is also a section of testimonies from girls who have attended the Destiny House Ministry. You will be amazed at some of these stories that you read.<br />
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I have read a couple of "sex trafficking" stories, but this one was different. It was written in a way that you could truly feel for Annie Lobert. I practically read the book in one sitting. I think if you were to get this book, you would enjoy it and realize that no matter where your life is and how hard it may be/feel, that God can pull you through and push you to the top, just like he did for Annie Lobert.<br />
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Annie Lobert is an internationally recognized expert and advocate of ministry to men and women in the commercial sex industry. She and her husband, Stryper lead guitarist Oz Fox, live in Las Vegas, where Annie runs Hookers for Jesus, a ministry to prostitutes and sex trafficking victims. She has been featured in major television shows, print and online publications, and also an I Am Second film.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-91091262413447011692015-02-24T17:10:00.003-08:002015-02-24T17:10:28.319-08:00Lift the Flap Bible, by Karen Williamson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Title: Lift the Flap Bible<br />
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Series: Candle Tiny Tots <br />
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Author: Karen Williamson<br />
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Illustrator: Louise Anglicas<br />
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Publisher: Candle Books (October 1, 2014)<br />
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Board Book: 16 pages<br />
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Age Range: 2 - 4 years old<br />
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What's under the flaps? Find out in this
collection of eight very simple Bible stories in a large cased board
book format. Each story is told across a double-page spread and there
are flaps on every page. Bright, quirky illustrations full of wit and
color from Louise Anglicas are perfect for this engaging introduction to
Bible stories.<br />
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Stories are: Noah and the Ark, Moses and the
Bulrushes, Daniel and the Lions, Jonah and the Great Fish, Born in a
Stable, Boy with Loaves and Fishes, The Lost Sheep, and Man Lowered
Through the Roof.<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
Do you know any young kids that love to play and learn in the process? If so, this is the perfect book for them if you want them to get a head start on learning the stories in the Bible. The stories are the ones that most kids love to hear about. The ones we remember learning about when we were young. Each story is only two pages and there is no more than two sentences per story. So all the little kids with short attention spans will be able to sit through each story because it won't last long. Each story also has about three to four flaps for them to pull down. The pictures are very colourful, so your child will want to go through this book over and over again. It is very simple and to the point and worth including in your child's library collection.<br />
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<b><u>About the Author/Illustrator</u></b><br />
Karen Williamson worked as a London primary school teacher and publisher
s editor before launching a successful career as a full-time writer.
With three children of her own, she specializes in Bible stories for
young readers.<br /><br />Louise Anglicas holds a degree in Ceramics and
Surface Design from Staffordshire University. Working as a designer, she
was instrumental in securing the Harry Potter license for a local
ceramic manufacturer! She applies her love of pattern and design to the
world of children s illustration.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This complimentary book was given to me by Kregel Publications for my honest review.</span></div>
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Sick of deeply personal accounts written in the first person? Seeking an exciting, interactive read that puts in "u" back in "aUtobiography"? Then look no further than Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography! In this revolutionary, Joycean experiment in light celebrity narrative, actor/personality/carbon-based-life-form Neil Patrick Harris lets you, the reader, live his life.</div>
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Choose correctly and you'll find fame, fortune, and true love. Choose incorrectly and you'll find misery, heartbreak, and hideous death by piranhas. All this, plus magic tricks, cocktail recipes, embarrassing pictures from your time as a child actor, and even a closing song.</div>
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I really really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a very cleaver idea. I don't think I have read a book that gave me choices on a person's life that I "know". It was a lot of fun to be able to choose which direction to take. To be able to see if the choices you make had their life turn out the way that you see it going or if your decisions put them on a different track.</div>
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I found the book to be very well written. It is not just in story from but also has dialogue to keep you interested. There are also some "drawn" pictures that go along with parts of the story. In the middle of the boom are coloured pictures of his life from childhood to now. You will come across a recipe, crossword puzzle and more. There are also a couple of sections that have inserts from people he knows.</div>
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About the Author<br />
Neil Patrick Harris is a Tony and Emmy award-winning stage and screen
performer, famous for his roles as Barney Stinson in the popular CBS
sitcom How I Met Your Mother and as the iconic and beloved Doogie
Howser, M.D. He's been in many movies, hosted both the Tony and the Emmy
Awards multiple times, performed in several Broadway shows, and enjoys
the Twitter (follow him at @actuallyNPH). Oh, and he is an accomplished
amateur magician on the side. And the father of twins. And he's Dr.
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<b>Title:</b> The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life<br />
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<b>Series:</b> The Daniel Plan <br />
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<b>Author:</b> Rick Warren D.MIN., Daniel Amen M.D., and Mark Hyman M.D.<br />
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<b>Publisher:</b> Zondervan <br />
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<b>Date:</b> December 3, 2013<br />
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Revolutionize Your Health …
Once and for All<br />
During an afternoon of baptizing over 800 people, Pastor Rick Warren
realized it was time for change. He told his congregation he needed to
lose weight and asked if anyone wanted to join him. He thought maybe 200
people would sign up, instead he witnessed a movement unfold as 15,000
people lost over 260,000 pounds in the first year. With assistance from
medical and fitness experts, Pastor Rick and thousands of people began a
journey to transform their lives.<br />
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Welcome to <i>The Daniel Plan</i>.<br />
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Here’s the secret sauce: <i>The Daniel Plan</i> is designed to be done in a supportive community relying on God’s instruction for living.<br />
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When it comes to getting healthy, two are always better than one. Our
research has revealed that people getting healthy together lose twice
as much weight as those who do it alone. God never meant for you to go
through life alone and that includes the journey to health.<br />
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Unlike the thousands of other books on the market, this book is not
about a new diet, guilt-driven gym sessions, or shame-driven fasts. <i>The Daniel Plan</i>
shows you how the powerful combination of faith, fitness, food, focus,
and friends will change your health forever, transforming you in the
most head-turning way imaginably---from the inside out.<br />
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<b><u>My Take </u></b><br />
I was really excited to get this book. I thought it was going to take us back to Bible times and show us how they ate back then. I wanted to change the way that I had been eating. Get rid of a lot of processed foods and start eating a more healthy balanced way. Not what the book was like at all. One thing it is, is like a lot of other "health weight loss books" except for the part about relying on God to get you through.<br />
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The book does have a recipe section. I don't really approve of some of the choices of foods to eat. I went on the Internet that goes along with the book and saw recipes including pork and sea food. This shocked me. Daniel would have never eaten these types of foods. So I personally think that they used the word "Daniel" to help sell the book or attract more people to buy the book.<br />
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This book does give you the option of a 10 day and a 40 day plan to choose from. There is also online support if you need it.<br />
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Unfortunately, I wasn't too happy with the book and that is a rare thing for me.<br />
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<b><u>About the Author</u></b><br />
Dr. Rick Warren is pastor, author, global strategist, theologian, and philanthropist. His book <i>The Purpose driven Life</i>
has been called the bestselling non-fiction hardback in publishing
history by Publishers Weekly, having sold more than 32 million copies.
Warren founded Saddleback Church in 1980 with his wife, Kay. In
addition to a 120-acre campus in Lake Forest, CA, the church has ten
satellite campuses in Southern California and three international
campuses.<br />
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Dr. Daniel G. Amen is a physician, double-board
certified psychiatrist, teacher and eight-time New York Times
bestselling author. Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost
experts on applying brain imaging science to everyday clinical practice,
Amen is the founder of Amen Clinics in Newport Beach and San Francisco,
Calif.; Bellevue, Wash.; Reston, Va.; Atlanta, Ga.; and New York City.
His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including “The Dr.
Oz Show,” “ABC World News,” “20/20,” Newsweek, TIME, The Huffington
Post, BBC, London Telegraph, Parade Magazine, New York Times and
Cosmopolitan. Additional information is available at <span data-mce-style="color: #0000ff;" style="color: blue;">http://www.danielplan.com</span>.<br />
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Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician, a six-time No. 1 New York
Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader,
speaker, educator and advocate in his field of Functional Medicine. He
is also the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center,
chairman of the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a
medical editor of The Huffington Post and a regular medical contributor
on Katie Couric’s TV show, “Katie.” For more information, visit
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<b>Title:</b> If You Were Me and Lived in...Greece<br />
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<b>Series:</b> A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World<br />
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<b>Author:</b> Carole P. Roman<br />
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<b>Date:</b> September 23, 2014<br />
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It’s never too early to start teaching children about the world around
them. In If You Were Me and Lived in…Greece, early learners get a taste
of what their life would be like if they lived in Greece while being
introduced to the birthplace of democracy.<br />
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This book is the latest
installment of the educational series about the cultures of the world
that speaks to young children about the topics that interest them, such
as the foods people eat, the names of boys and girls, and the activities
that children their age living in a foreign land are likely to engage
in. This exciting visit to Greece also introduces the important concept
of democracy to children and highlights some of the other cultural
contributions that Greece has made to Western civilization. Basic
information is offered in a playful way that won’t overwhelm children.<br />
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<b><u>My Take </u></b><br />
Like all the other books in this particular series, my daughter and I enjoyed this one just the same. It is so nice to be able to sit down with my child and have a book that she can understand and learn about another country. She is learning so much since we have been reading these books. <br />
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All the books are set up the same. It is the pictures and information that are different. The fact that they do keep the same format is great, because you know what to expect. Like, you know at the beginning of the book you are going to see where Greece is on the globe and you are also going to see what the capital is and learn more about it. You will learn different names that children in Greece are given and what you would call your parents and grandparents. What I really love is how you learn about the important history through story and pictures. You also learn about the kinds of foods that they eat and special holidays. But let's not forget the most important of them all, you learn about the Olympics!<br />
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At the end of the book, you find a huge pronunciation guide, so that you can say the words correctly. The pictures are very colourful and give you an idea of what people and things look like in Greece.<br />
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Like I stated before, this is a really awesome series and if you collect all the books, your child will have a full knowledge of a lot of countries around the world.<br />
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Carole P. Roman is an award-winning children's book author whose book, Strangers on the High Seas: A Captain No Beard Story, was named Best Children's Book of the Year by Reader Views in 2013. She is continuing to expand her children's world culture series to new and exciting countries. The author lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-23447765157136318652015-01-14T16:37:00.000-08:002015-01-14T16:37:06.381-08:00Yankee Broadcast Network, by John F. Buckley and Mark Ott<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Title: Yankee Broadcast Network<br />
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Authors: John F. Buckley & Martin Ott<br />
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Publisher: Brooklyn Arts Press <br />
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Date: October 1, 2014 <br />
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Paperback: 72 pages<br />
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<b><u>My Take </u></b><br />
I am a lover of poems. I actually have written a ton through my life. Mine are the typical rhyming kind. Though I must say I have always enjoyed reading poems where people can turn anything into poetry without always rhyming and that is where this book come into play.<br />
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John F. Buckley and Martin Ott have taken life and turned it into poetry. The focus of their poems are on broadcasting, hence the title of the book, Yankee Broadcast Network. You will find that nothing is off limits, which makes it a perfect read because everything you can possibly imagine gets covered. The titles are just as awesome as the poems themselves. For example: TV Dinner Theater, Better Living Through Television and Our Favorite Programs We Can't Watch.<br />
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So whether you have a strong love for poetry or just love things that are "outside the box", this would be the perfect book for you to pick up and read.<br />
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<b><u>About the Authors</u></b><br />
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MARTIN OTT lives in Los Angeles, where he writes often about his
misunderstood city. He is the author of three books of poetry and a
novel, <i>The Interrogator’s Notebook </i>(Story Merchant Books). He blogs at <a href="http://writeliving.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">writeliving.wordpress.com</a>.<br />
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A recent graduate of the Helen Sell Writers’ Program at the
University of Michigan, JOHN F. BUCKLEY has been writing poetry since
an attempt at writing a self-help book went somewhat awry. After a
twenty-year stint on and near the West Coast, he now lives in Ann
Arbor, Michigan with his wife. His website is <a href="http://www.johnfbuckley.net/" target="_blank">www.johnfbuckley.net</a>.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273112418006837714.post-267193860909834672014-12-16T16:53:00.000-08:002014-12-16T16:53:10.480-08:00The Christmas Cats Encounter Bats, by Constance Corcoran Wilson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Title: </b>The Christmas Cats Encounter Bats<br />
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<b>Author: </b>Constance Corcoran Wilson<br />
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<b>Publisher: </b>Quad Cities Press<br />
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<b>Date: </b>September 13, 2014<br />
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<b>Paperback: </b>24 pages<br />
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The third book in the Christmas Cats adventure teaches us to honor life in all its forms. Love and accept all God's creatures. Some animals--(puppies and kitties come to mind)--are popular with nearly everyone. Others (spiders, lizards, bats, etc.) may not seem as worthy, but all are small cogs in the universe. Bats serve a very useful purpose in God's grand scheme. All life should be valued. The bats of story three are just as deserving of respect and have as much right to life as any other creature on the planet.<br />
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<b><u>My Take</u></b><br />
This book happens to be just as cute as the other one I reviewed, <a href="http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-christmas-casts-chase-christmas.html" target="_blank">The Christmas Cats Chase Christmas Rats</a>. Just like the other book, this one has a lesson that one can learn. We all have issues with certain animals and some of us take drastic measures to make sure those types of animals are not to be seen in our dwellings. For instance, like the bats in this story. The cats must go on a journey to help figure out what is making a certain sound. They find out it is a bat. Of course they don't hurt the bat and explain that it can be helpful to have them around and so we should enjoy them.<br />
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I like the fact that the author doesn't drag the story out to make a point. I know the younger a child is, they don't tend to want to sit as long and hear a story. Another good thing is that it rhymes. This is also helpful for the younger ones. It can come across more or less like a song and so they tend to enjoy it more. The bright colours in the book will also attract a lot of readers. They make the pages stand out. Lastly, but not least, there is a colouring page at the end that has the reader or child interact with the story by colouring a page and adding to the "story". Once you are done, you can email them in and see it posted on the website.<br />
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Like I stated before. This book is cute and the lesson is just as good.<br />
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<b><u>About the Author</u></b><br />
Connie graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in English
and Journalism, but she began writing for her hometown (Independence,
Iowa) newspaper at the age of 10 and was Editor-in-Chief of her high
school newspaper. She continued her education, including a Ferner/Hearst
Journalism Scholarship and a Freshman Merit Scholarship at Iowa, and
then at Berkeley, WIU, NIU and the University of Chicago. Connie holds a
Masters (+30) in English, Journalism and Education. Her career path led
to teaching 7th and 8th grade language arts (Silvis, Illinois) and
teaching writing at 6 IA/IL colleges or universities, including a class
teaching film at Black Hawk Junior College. She then established the
second Sylvan Learning Center in the state of Iowa and a Prometric
Testing site, in conjunction with ETS of Princeton, NJ. She has taught
writing and literature classes at all 6 IA/IL Quad City colleges.<br />
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Connie lives in East Moline, Illinois with husband Craig and in Chicago,
Illinois, where her son, Scott and daughter-in-law Jessica and their
newborn twins Elise and Ava reside. Her daughter, Stacey, a graduate of
Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, has been living and working
in Australia since February of 2012.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This complimentary book was given to me by the author for my honest review. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p> Copyright © 2014 http://allergykidmom.blogspot.com All rights reserved </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785769129382924224noreply@blogger.com0