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Hello, Bicycle: An Inspired Guide To The Two-Wheeled Life  takes you on a whimsical tour of the world of a bike owner. More than just your everyday manual, this book is filled with both inspiration and information that will 'wow' even the most experienced rider. Whether you are buying this book for a beginner or an expert they will have hours of fun paging through innovative ideas and trends that they can incorporate into their everyday life. I'll be honest, what drew me to this book was the cover. It's quirky, bright, fun and shouts, "read me!" The content is just as enticing within the following six sections: ~ Why Bicycles? ~ What Do I Need To Know To Ride? ~ Taking Care Of Your Bicycle ~ Biking For All Activities ~ Essential Provisions ~ More Than Just A Ride Not only will you find useful information about taking care of your bike and bike safety but there are many fun activities, recipes, projects and ideas that any bike enthusiast would be ...

Journaling was a favorite pastime of mine as a young girl. Whatever happened during the day, would eventually be found in my journal. As I grew up a bit the topics would change from which boy I had a crush on to more spiritual matters. This Journal for kids would make a perfect gift for that young lady in your life who may be seeking the things of the Lord or wondering if God hears her when she prays. This sweet gift comes in an adorable, glittery cover. It holds two small books. One for prayers and one for answered prayers. The topics touch the hearts of young girls all across the board. Girls can fill in which countries they hope to visit someday, people in their life that are sick who need prayer. The colors and fun drawings are captivating for young girls making it enticing to go back to this journal over and over again. I highly recommend this book for any young girl in your life! Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge. All thoughts expressed here are my own.

What a sweet book! This tiny little board book is filled from cover to cover with heart warming poems on the topic of love. The Precious Moments illustrations captivate a child's attention bringing them into a world of joy and happiness. I remember loving Precious Moments when I was young and now my daughter has the same appreciation for it in her childhood. A wonderful tradition to pass on. In addition to the adorable imagery, the poem selection is over the top wonderful. You'll find some familiar poems such as Jesus Loves Me, Skidamarink and Oh How I Love Jesus. The new ones introduced are just as sweet, including, Inside My Heart, A Happy Heart, and A Mealtime Prayer. You and your little one will enjoy paging through this book,reading the poems and enjoying the pictures time and time again! Disclaimer: This book was provided free. All opinions stated here are my own.

The Radical Book for Kids is a fun-filled explorer's guide to the Bible, church history, and life for boys and girls age 8 and up. Along with examining some of the most exciting realities in the universe, the handbook is vibrantly illustrated and chock-full of fun facts and ideas. Deep truths are communicated to elementary and middle-school aged kids while stimulating their curiosity and sense of adventure within a gospel-centered framework. This power-packed book is " radical " in more ways than you might think! It is " radical " in the sense of the original meaning of the word, "going to the root or origin." The Radical Book for Kids will take children on a fascinating journey into the ancient roots of the Christian faith. But it's also " radical " in the more modern sense of being revolutionary. Kids read about men and women who learned to trust Jesus and stand for him---displaying radical faith---even when everything se...

Say & Pray Devotions features short devotions and lots of labeled illustrations so your little one can practice identifying objects and words on their own! This book is a great tool to start a devotional time with little ones, as it will help you teach them about God, and the labeled pictures will help start a life of faith. This is a nice complement to the bestselling Say & Pray Bible. My Thoughts When I tuck my little one in for a nap, I tend to stall. Searching around the room, I'll point out objects, say their names, and see if he can repeat it. I imagine this is normal behavior of a mom with a toddler. I also imagine that it's normal when I squeal with delight when I see that he is catching on and learning. What parent doesn't love to see their child learning? The Say & Pray Devotion Book is a perfect opportunity for parents to sit down with their pre-readers and get them excited about the world around them. With sweet poems and inviting prayer...

Jack frost had arrived. After crawling out of bed and slipping into my slippers, I snuggled up with an oversized sweater on the couch before the kids woke up. The hot, southern, summer days were gone and our heat had finally decided to kick on. My husband and I had been living in this home for a few years now and were used to the chilly mornings of late fall. Our house guest was not. When she continued to comment about the cold, I gently encouraged her to be thankful instead of complaining. The look on her face will be etched in my mind forever. It never occurred to her that she was complaining. In her mind, she was just stating the facts. The reason I won't forget this moment is because there are plenty of times in my own life when I don't even realize that I am complaining. I am simply stating the reality of what is going on. But, when I was on the receiving end of the complaining of the cold weather, it certainly did come across as ungrate...

At the crucial age between 8 and 12, many kids begin to wonder if Christianity and the Bible are true.  Help your kids become truth-seeking detectives with the help of J. Warner and Susie Wallace's  Cold-Case Christianity for Kids . Detective Wallace gets kids excited about testing witnesses, examining the evidence, and investigating the case for Christianity.  The book includes author illustrations and links to a website  where kids can download activities, fill in case notes, and earn a certificate of merit. Encourage your kids to investigate the case for Christianity by entering to win a faith examination kit and a copy of J. Warner and Susie's new book.   My Thoughts: You might be surprised at how young children are when they begin questioning, struggling and wondering about biblical truths. My oldest son isn't even ten years old and we have already had deep, meaningful conversations about biblical topics that I never even though...