Title: The Newborn King By: Sarah J. Dod and Raffaella Ligi Price: £5.99 Published by: Lion Available from: Eden Good for: children aged 3-7 years Best bit: Lovely artwork and tone of the storytelling, which makes all the characters feel real Worst bit: There is what I would consider additional elements added which aren’t in the … Read more
Title: Life in Lockdown By: Olly Goldenberg from Children Can Price: £2 Published by: Children Can Good for: children age 4-10 years Best bit: Great mix of fun puzzles with ways and exploring experiences and emotions about lock down in the context of relevant Bible verses. Worst bit: Some pages are a bit text heavy … Read more
Title: The Good things about Bad Days By: Margaret McAllister and Nigel Baines Price: £9.97 Published by: Lion Good for: children age 7-12 years Best bit: Lots of helpful guidance and strategy ideas for working through bad days, with lots of space to fill things in and make the book your own. Worst bit: Pages … Read more
Title: Daniel’s Painting By: David Houghton and Miriam Vydrar Price: £5.99 Published by and available from: Onwards and Upwards Good for: children age 3-8 Best bit: I love the simple layout with pictures on one page and the text on a paint blob opposite, plus way the Grandad talks about Daniel’s painting Worst bit: It … Read more
Title: Babies and Toddlers – Nurturing your child’s spiritual life By: Rachel Turner Price: £4.99 Published by: BRF Available from: BRF Good for: parents, grand parents, god parents and adults with contact with children age 0-3 years Best bit: Short sections, big text, super encouraging with simple, practical ideas Worst bit: I might have liked some colour … Read more
Title: A B C Prayers By: Myriam Baudic, Camille Bernard Price: Hardback £6.99 Published by and available from: Lion Good for: children age 0 – 7 Best bit: Short, simple prayers with cute mice pictures! Worst bit: so many prayers!!! More thoughts: Once upon a time I wouldn’t have picked up this book, but the idea … Read more
Title: You are very special By: Su Box and Susie Poole Price: £5.93 from Eden Published by: Lion Hudson Perfect for: birthday or baptism/dedication gift for unders 5s, especially those not regular at church Best bit: joyful artwork, hardback book and the mirror at the back which you can actually see yourself in! Worst bit: … Read more
Title: Prayers around the world By: Deborah Lock and Helen Cann Price: £7.99 Published by: Lion Children’s Perfect for: children age 3-10, and adults who love beautiful words and pictures Best bit: lovely small, hardcover book with stunning artwork of scenes from different countries paired with simple, expressive, daily-life prayers Worst bit: At first, I … Read more
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
Author: David Sims Illustrator: Becky Rawlins and Hope Gwilliam RRP £15.99 (it’s full colour and 124 pages long!) Published by: David Sims Perfect for: families with children age 7+ wanting a daily Advent devotional Best bit: gorgeous design and artwork, a delight for eyes! Worst bit: a lot of material, with choices, but some people might think … Read more
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
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