Goodreads Giveaway!

Enter to win one of ten copies of the Nothing board book which is being released February 8, 2022! I'm so excited about the board book format which is much easier for toddlers to handle! Board books are also about half the price of hard covers, so for the price one hard cover you could buy two books and gift one to a friend. Baby showers, birthdays, Valentine's Day . . . but my favorite is the pastor  who shared that he was giving a copy of Nothing to each children he was baptizing. I love that! Apologies to my readers in other countries - this particular giveaway is only available for residents of the U.S.

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Reading in 2021

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This year I had set myself a goal of reading 1000 picture books. Unfortunately, I did not reach that goal. I did, however, read 523 picture books. (Or at least that is how many I recorded.) I also read 43 novels, mostly middle grade with a few YA and adult novels thrown in. In a year that also involved an international move, buying a house, and starting a new job, I'll count that a success!

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Five Picture Books for Anxious Times

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The world has changed greatly in the past year and our children feel it. Despite our best efforts to keep things “normal” the world is not normal. The so-called “new normal” has both advantages and drawbacks. Some days we might enjoy spending more time connecting with immediate family. Other days we might only wish to escape! If you have children who are feeling unsettled or anxious, these books might help. They reassure children of God’s presence and love. They gently whisper that there is hope even when life is hard or it seems hopeless.

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10 Children’s Picture Books for Anxious Times

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Fellow Christian author Glenys Nellist recently wrote this article featuring books that are great to share with young children during stressful or anxious times. Of course, they are wonderful to share any time, but readers may find them particularly relevant during the current upheaval. With schools closed and many parents working from home our daily routines look nothing like they used to. But one thing that doesn't change is God's presence and His love! Here's a quick preview of the books in the list - more information about the books in the article!

  • God's Protection Covers Me by Amy Houts, illustrated by David Creighton-Pester 

  • Nothing by Natalee Creech, illustrated by Joseph Cowman

  • Stay Through the Storm by Joanna Rowland, illustrated by Lorian Tu

  • Found by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Jago

  • Little Mole Finds Hope by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Sally Garland

  • It Will Be Okay by Lisa TerKeurst, illustrated by Natalia Moore

  • Quinn's Promise Rock by Christie Thomas, illustrated by Sydney Hanson

  • Snuggle Time Psalms by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Cee Biscoe

  • When Things Are Hard, Remember by Joanna Rowland, illustrated by Marcela Calderón

  • Prayers for Faithful Families by Traci Smith 

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