Review: The Christmas Mystery

Title: The Christmas Mystery Written by: Jostein Gaarder (author of Sophie’s World) Published by: Orion Children’s Books Useful for: parents of children aged 7–11 years old Best bit: The story is clever and beautiful, mysterious and fascinating, a treat for adults and children alike, with 24 chapters exploring the birth of Jesus, making it perfect … Read more

Review: You are

Title: You are – a book of God’s promises By: Emily Assell and Lauren Copple RRP: £6.99 but £5.94 here Published by: Hodder Faith Young Explorers Available from: Eden and a host of other places Best bit: a board book with gentle, beautiful Biblical truths in it Worst bit: I might have put less Bible verses … Read more

Review: Tonight

Title: Tonight – a book of God’s bedtime promises By: Emily Assell and Lauren Copple RRP: £6.99 but £5.94 here Published by: Hodder Faith Young Explorers Available from: The Book Depository Blackwells and a host of other places Best bit: a simple way to read God’s promises over your child at bedtime Worst bit: I … Read more

Review: The Promise and the Light

Title: The Promise and the Light By: Katy Morgan Published by and available from The Good Book Company Best bit: 25 short chapters telling the story of Jesus’ birth in an imaginative, but true-to-the-Bible way, perfect for children aged 5-11 years old Worst bit: no pictures, and I would love an audio version! More thoughts: … Read more

Review: The Adventure of Christmas

Title: The Adventure of Christmas By: Ed Drew RRP: £6.99 Published by and available from: The Good Book Company Best bit: Short but meaningful daily Advent devotionals with a picture for each day and something for all ages – from under-fives to adults! Worst bit: Only a few creative activities for people with other learning … Read more

Review: Whistlestop Tales

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Title: Whistlestop Tales – around the world in 10 Bible stories Author: Krish and Miriam Kandiah Illustrator: Andy Gray Price: RRP £10.99 (Available from WHSmiths for £9.36) Hardback, 230 pages Published by: Hodder Faith Perfect for: children age 7-11 who enjoy funny pictures and a good story Best bit: hilarious, dynamic artwork coupled with rich story … Read more

Review: Any time, any place, any prayer

Title:  Any time, any place, any prayer Author: Laura Wifler  Illustrator: Catalina Echeverri Price: RRP £8.99 available for £7.64 Published by: The Good Book Perfect for: children aged 3 – 10 Best bit: awesome artwork from Catalina Echeverri, as always; my favourite is the Lord’s prayer page. There is also an art and activities book you can … Read more

Review: The tech-wise family

Title:  The tech-wise family – Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place Author: Andy Crouch  Price: £8.44 Published by: Baker Academic (2017) Perfect for: families wanting to make technology work for them and not be central to their family life Best bit: fabulous section on Sabbath and also on developing the main area in the … Read more

Review: Investigate! Understanding God – The Christian Faith

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Title:  Investigate! Understanding God – The Christian Faith Author: Sophie de Mullenheim Illustrator: Sophie Chaussade Price: RRP £10.99 available for £9.67 Published by: Lion Hudson Perfect for: children age 7 – 11 wanting to explore different aspects of the Christian faith Best bit: fab cartoons of Thomas and Sophie who are the Investigators, plus brilliant links between … Read more

Review: Wingfeather Saga

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Title: The Wingfeather Saga Author: Andrew Peterson RRP: £7.99 (paperback) Published by: Hodder Faith young Explorers Perfect for: children aged 7-100 who enjoy fantasy adventure and stories which are made up but true Best bit:  It’s a series of four books, so picking one best bit is HARD, but personally I love the last chapter in … Read more

Review: Cecil and Psalm 23

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Title: Cecil and Psalm 23 Author: Andrew McDonough RRP: £5.99 (paperback) Published by: Malcolm Down Perfect for: children age 2-10 years old, perfect for a bedtime story or story anytime! Best bit:  Bible text illustrated line by line with simple, fun but theologically packed pictures of Cecil Worst bit: Only Psalm 23? I’d love for there … Read more

Review: What is God like?

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Title: What is God like? Author: Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner RRP: £15.99 (hardback book) Published by: Random House Available from: Book Depository for £11.54 Perfect for: curious children age 3 to 10 years old wanting to discuss this big question, and parents wanting to give answers which inspire awe, wonder and a desire to … Read more