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 […]
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 age 3 – 10 Best bit: awesome artwork from Catalina Echeverri, as always; my favourite is the Lords’ prayer page, which is also available as a free poster Worst bit: very […]
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 […]
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 […]
Title: The Wingfeather Saga Author: Andrew Peterson RRP: £7.99 (paperback) Published by: Hodder Faith young Explorers Perfect for: children age 7-100 who enjoy fantasy adventure and stories which are made up but true Best bit: It’s series of four books, so picking one best bit is HARD, but personally I love the last chapter in book […]
Title: Cecil and Psalm 23 Author: Andrew McDonough RRP: £5.99 (paperback) Published by: Malcolm Down Discount for you: Two Lost Sheep books for £10 using the code LS5 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 […]
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 […]
Title: The Newborn King By: Sarah J. Dod and Raffaella Ligi Price: £5.99 Published by: Lion Available from: Eden Good for: children age 3-7 years Best bit: Lovely artwork and the tone of the story telling, which makes all the characters feel real Worst bit: There is what I would consider additional elements […]
Title: The Gift of Christmas – The boy who blessed the world By: Mary Joslin and Kristina Swarner Price: £7.94 Published by: Lion Good for: children age 5-10 years Best bit: Lovely, whimsical artwork and a re-telling of the story which is very close to the Bible version told in Luke and Matthew. […]
Title: The Essential Guide to Family Ministry Author: Gail Adcock Price: £8.99 Published by and available from: BRF Good for: anyone involved in, overseeing or thinking about family ministry Best bit: An excellent mix of good theology and research with accessible, practical suggestions for both doing faith at home and supporting others in […]
