For science this year, we are delving into the wonders of the human body. While we are still following the Behold & See science curriculum, I knew exactly where to turn for some extra resources. DK Books has a great selection of resources about the human body. From pop-up to encyclopedic, these books are giving […]
Domestic Violence in Fiction: Novels that Tackle Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Because this abuse happens behind closed doors, it can be easily overlooked and ignored. Even those people close to a woman or child undergoing abuse may not be aware of what is going on. Other times, the victims may be judged for “putting up” with the abuse rather than […]
The Action Storybook Bible Kindle Fire Giveaway
My childhood copy of The Picture Bible is a bit worn at the edges. The red binding is coming off, and a few pages are dog-eared or folded. This illustrated Bible was one of my first introductions to reading the Bible itself. Now, as my daughters are starting to read and explore their own faith, […]
Delight your child with The Birthday Thief from Wonderbly
Birthdays are a big deal in our house (just as they probably are in your house). Children love celebrating one day when they are special and the centre of attention (slightly more so that on other days, at least). It would be a disaster to have their birthday not happen… or disappear… as it does […]
Wonderbly’s Kingdom of You makes your child the star of the story!
Every child likes to be part of a story. Whenever my girls are watching a movie, they pick a character in the movie to “be.” They often fight over who gets to be what person in the movie, because each of them wants to be the main character. In Kingdom of You, your child is […]
God’s Crime Scene for Kids Mystery Investigation Kit Giveaway
Over two thousand years ago, the Apostle Peter told the early Christians to “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV). Today, it’s just as important that we are ready to defend our faith. Misconceptions and false ideas […]
Super Hero Kids Giveaway with David C Cook!
DOES YOUR CHILD LOVE COMIC BOOKS? HOW ABOUT SUPER HEROES? Now is your chance to have DC and Marvel illustrator Sergio Cariello make your child’s dream come true! Parents! David C Cook is proud to introduce the newest book in the Action Bible collection: The Action Storybook Bible (coming October 2017). Pre-order The Action Storybook […]
The Maeve Binchy Writers’ Club
In a series of letters to aspiring writers, Maeve Binchy shares her advice on the writing and publishing industry. Honest, warm, and inspiring, The Maeve Binchy Writer’s Club is meant to be read over twenty weeks. Included among Maeve’s letters are short articles by other writing experts: Ivy Bannister, Norah Casey, Marian Keyes, Alison Walsh, […]
On the Road with David Thompson by Joyce and Peter McCart
David Thompson’s name is memorialized on monuments, rivers, and roads across Western North America. He spent most of his career with the North West Company exploring the Rocky Mountains and the Columbia River, filling in what had been an empty space on a map. On the Road with David Thompson by Joyce and Peter McCart follows […]
Travel to Ancient Rome, Egypt & Greece with DK Eyewitness Books!
For the last week, the girls have been time traveling. Sunshine, Lily and even Jade have been equally interested in the wonders of Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece, thanks to the beautiful pictures and interesting facts in the DK Eyewitness Books. We studied each of these civilizations in history last year, but the […]
