Upcoming Event: The 3rd Annual Classic Reading for Kids Event August 1st – 31st, 2013

Upcoming Event: The 3rd Annual Classic Reading for Kids Event

Classic Reading for Kids – August 1st – 31st, 2013   Join Mymcbooks https://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/classic-reading-for-kids/ as I continue to celebrate the classics.   I promise to feature a list of classic books, author’s spotlight and giveaways!

List of classic books

The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard and more!

Book Review/Giveaway: Why We Give Gifts at Christmas Time. Ends July 21st

Why We Give Gifts at Christmas Time by Corine Hyman, Ph.D. Illustrated by Julie Bryant

About the Book: Why do we give gifts to each other at Christmas time if it is Jesus’ birthday?”  This is a question that everyone has wondered at least once in their life. However, few have been able to come up with an answer.  This fall, join Evelyn and her friends as they discover the reason why we give gifts to each other at Christmas time if it is Jesus’ birthday.  http://whywegive.weebly.com/

My Review: What is your reason for giving gifts at Christmas? Well, Evelyn decided to find out from her friends why they give gifts at Christmas and she found out that they all had different reasons. Some gave gifts because God gave His only son, and they know one day they will live forever. Some gave gifts because it pleases God, some gave to help others who have less, and some gave to expect nothing in return, while others gave their time. Most importantly, Christ freely gave the gift of salvation when he died for all our sins.

The principle of this book is to teach not only children but adults that gift giving is not only for Christmas but we should learn to give all year round. Learn to give your time to help those in need. Every page has a scripture at the bottom that will encourage the reader about giving.

I recommend this book for classroom teaching and anyone who has children to buy this book. This will help children understand the real meaning of Christmas.

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

About the Author:  Corine Hyman is a clinical psychologist who has been helping families for close to 10 years.  Currently, she lives in Baltimore, MD where she has opened her home to children without families by becoming a foster parent.  The idea for “Why We Give Gifts at Christmas Time” was placed in her heart many years ago.  It is the first of many books that she plans on publishing that uses the Word of God to help children and adults understand the biblical bases for why Christians do what they do.

In an interview, Corine can discuss topics such as tips for celebrating the true meaning of Christmas; simple ways
to teach kids the meaning of popular Christmas traditions; making holiday shopping fun and meaningful for your kids and how to encourage charitable giving in your children during the holidays. http://whywegive.weebly.com/about-us.html

Giveaway Rules

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There will be 1 winner  

This Giveaway is Open to the USA Only!

Winner will be selected by Random.org

Giveaway Ends July 21st, 2013  

Comments like these would be deleted – Great contest, please enter me, Love to win this! This is so cute!

Mandatory: Leave a comment about the review below. Leaving a helpful comment relating to this book would be appreciated and valid to the giveaway.

Giveaway Guidelines and Disclaimer  

Winners are selected via Random and notified by email. You have 48 hours to respond;

If no response, the prize is forfeited and an alternate winner is chosen.

This Giveaway Has Ended!

Winner is #2 – charmandluckBenita

Book Review: My Picnic Basket: And How God Is Always Near

My Picnic Basket: And How God Is Always Near  by Dr. Mary Manz Simon

About the Book: Summer picnics are all about food and fun. But there’s something else in this picnic basket: a reminder that God is always near.

Mary says:”Fear is a predictable emotion during early childhood. Thunderstorms, darkness, clowns, and even big dogs can scare young children. Yet as they cope with these recurring issues, a reminder that ‘God’s always with me’ comforts a parent and reassures a child.”

http://marymanzsimon.com/books.html

My Review: This is another great book from the author. She writes about the age appropriate biblical concepts that are woven around the recurring theme of how God watches over us. As the little boy in the book pack his picnic basket with food and toys for play, he smiles because he knows that God is with him through out the day. He knows that God will always provide for him as he shares his watermelon and sandwich with his friends. When it starts to rain God will protect him and his friends as they shelter under the umbrella. According to God’s words “I will be with you always” Matthew 28:20. God will always protect and answer our prayers.

This book shows a cut out images of items in the basket which will draw any child’s attention.

 

 

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.