Archive for November, 2008

The First Christmas

image THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
by Juliet David
Illustrated by Gemma Denham

Ages: 3 & up
$7.99 board book
18 pages

Kids can peer through the peepholes and read the story of this wonderful, interactive book that follows Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem. Toddlers learn the real story of Christmas as they read and play with this sturdy board book.

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FIVE-MINUTE CHRISTMAS STORIES

image THE LION BOOK OF FIVE-MINUTE CHRISTMAS STORIES
by John Goodwin
Illustrated by Richard Johnson

Ages: 6-8
$16.95 hardcover
48 pages

This book presents ten stories of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, each from a different character’s point of view: the donkey who carries Mary to Bethlehem taking pride in his job; the caring innkeeper’s wife who notices that Mary needs a bit of comfort; and even the choir of angels whose rehearsal is interrupted due to an important and sudden concert they must give! Following the gospel narratives, storyteller John Goodwin gives the familiar Christmas stories a refreshing twist, while Richard Johnson adds his lively and warm illustrations to shine a light on the Christmas message.

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The First Christmas

image THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
by Lois Rock
illustrated by Sophie Allsopp

Ages: 5-7
$12.99 hardcover
32 pages

This book tells the story of the birth of Jesus from the angel’s visit to Mary to the flight to Egypt. It is very simple and straightforwardly faithful to the Bible accounts in Matthew and Luke, with charming, fresh, and detailed illustrations by Sophie Allsopp showing endearing characters that are respectful of the great story.

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BOOK REVIEW | Secrets for Sale

secretsale SECRETS FOR SALE
by Kristi Holl

Twelve year old Jeri McKane is horrified when her best friend, Rosa, accuses Jeri of blackmailing her to get money. Whatever the blackmailer knows is a secret that Rosa has only told Jeri. Jeri convinces Rosa to ignore the blackmailer, but as a result, Rosa’s secret is made public and she is kicked out of the school play.

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BOOK REVIEW | The Light Across the River

lightacrossriver THE LIGHT ACROSS THE RIVER
by Stephanie Reed

Reading level: Ages 9-12

In 1837 the Underground Railroad was very busy. The Rankin home was a beacon of freedom on the Ohio side of the Ohio River. Kentucky slaves would sometimes cross the ice or take a dingy to get to the other side of the river to freedom. Johnny Rankin has never seen a slave, but he knows that his family is a stop on the Underground Railroad. But they never keep the escaped slaves for long, they always sent them quickly on their way north to Canada.

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