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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
Title: 52 Faith Adventures for Dads and their Kids – Care for the Family Author: Andy Frost Price: RRP £9.99 available for £7.99 Published by: Care for the Family Perfect for: anyone wanting ideas of fun adventurous activities to do with children with Bible stories and questions to link in with them Best bit: loads of … 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: Reflection Roadmap By: Jessica-Anne Jenner Price: £2.50 each or as little as 35p when bought in bulk Published by and available from: Foundationstones.co.uk Best bit: Lovely artwork, open-ended questions and space to reflect! Worst bit: As a writer and a drawer, I would have liked spaces to write and draw without lines 😉 More … Read more
Title: Jesus and the Children By: Andrew McDonough Price: £6.99 Published by and available from: Sarah Grace / Malcolm Down Good for: children age 0 – 11 Best bit: Jesus affirming his love of children And the child who arrives on a skate board! Worst bit: My children love it too much! Especially the skateboard, and … Read more
Title: Jesus and the storm By: Andrew McDonough Price: £6.99 Published by and available from: Sarah Grace / Malcolm Down Good for: children age 0 – 11 Best bit: Jesus saying: “Down, waves, down! Do not even wiggle!” And the suggestion to do some snoring practice on Cecil’s page at the back!! Worst bit: My children … Read more