ABOUT THE BOOK:Everyone gets frustrated when something important to them goes wrong. In Jax’s Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry, the whole Squirrel family ends up out of sorts when acorn gathering doesn’t go according to plan.
Although Papa, Mama, Jax, and Caspian Squirrel all get angry, they also learn about the power of saying sorry, seeking forgiveness, remembering God’s words, and praying together.
Edited by David Powlison, Jax’s Tail Twitches ends with a special section that guides parents in teaching children how the gospel of Jesus Christ changes how we respond when life goes wrong. Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses that will help children and adults remember to turn to God for help when they are angry.
MY REVIEW: I loved how this story teaches children about anger and forgiveness, by following what the bible says about Jesus forgiving by following His example. It highlights how quickly we can become angry and lash out at people we love or even at friends. It's an excellent visual aid on showing children what can happen when your anger gets out of control, but it also depicts the positive aspects of asking for forgiveness, once the anger has passed.
It all starts as a beautiful day. The family is out gathering acorns, when the fights begin, first with Jax and Caspian and then Papa Squirrel fighting with their neighbor, Mr. McNuffle, because Mr. McNuffle came to the Squirrel tree and without asking for permission, began to gather acorns for his family, and so a fight ensues. I was kind of on Papa Squirrels side on this one, but he could have handled the situation a lot better than just by telling off Mr. McNuffle. Mama squirrel's acorn crisp gets burned and so she begins to get angry.
When the family comes inside, Papa squirrel takes the opportunity to share some words of wisdom from the "Great Book" about dealing with anger and how God shows kindness even when we are not so kind.
This is a great read! Absolutely love the story and the Squirrel family. It's a wonderful representation of how in certain situations our anger gets the better of us, but it teaches about asking forgiveness and forgiving by following the example of Jesus Christ.
In this engaging, illustrated children’s book by Irene Sun, young readers learn how numbers declare the glory of God, discovering Bible stories and the truth, beauty, and goodness of our sovereign God through numbers and patterns. With countable illustrations and an easy-to-learn structure, children who are always seeking, finding, tracing, and counting numbers will be captivated by God Counts: Numbers in His Word and His World.
Through simple language kids will understand, God Counts shares theological truths and helps children become familiar with Scripture, exploring the patterns of creation, numbers in the plan of redemption, and the intimacy of a personal relationship with God. This children’s book explores how God counts every fish in the sea, every star in the sky, every hair on their heads, and every tear in their eyes.
By discovering numbers in God’s world and in his Word, parents help their children foster a deeper love and knowledge of who God is and how he counts them as his. Families will be enriched as they learn together how numbers magnify God—just as a telescope magnifies the stars—and each numbered lesson points to a larger redemptive story of Scripture. On each page, the illustrations engage readers, displaying not only a picture but a mosaic of patterns.
This playful children’s book serves as a beginner’s theology book for young readers who love numbers and patterns, introducing the Trinity, the God of order, the holiness of God, the problem of sin, the rescue and love of Jesus, and much more. Children who love to count will be filled with wonder, leading them to understand deeper truths about God, themselves, and the world around them.
MY REVIEW:
What a wonderful depiction
on challenging the imagination of children of all ages by using the numbers
1-12 in teaching them how they are and can be related in the bible. Number One: It tells us that God is the first
and the best and after that is a verse from the bible, and so it flows
beautifully from them on, with the number 2 thru 12. Each number tells a story backed with a verse
from the bible.
I wish I would have had this book when my two boys were little. It’s such a great teaching tool, not only to love numbers, but to embrace the Word of God and how numbers were utilized by God. The Trinity, the 12 Apostles, God is with us, etc. This book was a joy to read, and as adult, I actually learned the significance of numbers in the bible. Apparently, you can teach a dog new tricks.
I wish I would have had this book when my two boys were little. It’s such a great teaching tool, not only to love numbers, but to embrace the Word of God and how numbers were utilized by God. The Trinity, the 12 Apostles, God is with us, etc. This book was a joy to read, and as adult, I actually learned the significance of numbers in the bible. Apparently, you can teach a dog new tricks.
A Fever, a Flight, and a Fight for the World is a compelling African adventure story that will enthrall eight- to fourteen-year-old youth who love adventure and learning about faraway places. In the exciting fourth and final book in the Rwendigo Tales Series, readers will be inspired by ordinary people who make the extraordinary choice to stand against great evil. Written by J. A. Myhre, a doctor living and working in East Africa, this adventure story teaches readers of all ages important truths about justice, overcoming evil, and the courage to make a difference.
In A Fever, a Flight, and a Fight for the World, A doctor volunteering in a village plagued by a mysterious virus wakes up on a deserted island injured, sick, and near death—with no memory of how he got there. As Dr. Mujuni slowly regains his memory, he pieces together the horrific reality of what happened to the community and learns just how far the government-backed officials will go to silence all knowledge of the epidemic. As a young girl named Nyakato, the only other survivor, nurses him back to health, Dr. Mujuni must devise a plan to make their way back to the mainland, but what they discover on their journey is even more dangerous than they could ever imagine.
Through a series of perils and hazards, Mujuni and Nyakato must fight for more than their own lives, learning the true cost of overcoming evil and greed. Through their adventures, readers will find hope in the midst of great loss, triumph and courage in the midst of death and injustice, and love in the midst of darkness.
MY REVIEW: In all honesty, I have not read the first 3 books of this series. So, I can only base my opinion of this book and not of the whole series.
This book is more geared towards pre-teens. It has adventure, suspense, and at times can be a bit intense, it is a tale of good vs evil, although fictional, the story takes place in Africa, which you will references.
Teens need to be aware that we are living in dangerous times, and that the world is not a safe place, there is good but they must also realize there is evil at the extreme. And what is a bit terrifying is that this book could become a reality in regards to biological warfare.
It's a great read, and just from reading this book I can almost guarantee it's predecessors are just as exciting and intriguing as the last of it's series.
This book is more geared towards pre-teens. It has adventure, suspense, and at times can be a bit intense, it is a tale of good vs evil, although fictional, the story takes place in Africa, which you will references.
Teens need to be aware that we are living in dangerous times, and that the world is not a safe place, there is good but they must also realize there is evil at the extreme. And what is a bit terrifying is that this book could become a reality in regards to biological warfare.
It's a great read, and just from reading this book I can almost guarantee it's predecessors are just as exciting and intriguing as the last of it's series.
I think my girls would love God Counts and Jax’s Tail Twitches. Any story that is interesting for kids and biblical is a win.
ReplyDeleteI loved them. I wish these were around for when my boys were little.
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