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Galapagos Islands: a different view ~ review

Written by Joy
Galapagos Islands: a different view ~ review

Master Books, a division of New Leaf Publishing Group, has done it again.  Their book, Galapagos Islands: a different view, is absolutely amazing.  I love being a part of Moms of Master Books, I get to review awesome books, like this one, and share with y’all.

What is so amazing about this book?  To begin with, it is a hardback book, with those thick pages that are very easy for small hands to turn.  The pages are also very easy to clean little sticky hands off.  The book is 10″x8″ in size and has 104 pages.

Then there are the pictures. Oh my goodness, they are absolutely breathtaking.  The photographers did a wonderful job, capturing all that God created.  The colors of every page bring the animals and land to life.  You can just imagine, as you are looking at the pages, that you are right there with them, on the island.

I think the best part of the book is how Dr. Georgia Purdom, the editor, with the help of 30 other Christian authors give a different view than what Charles Darwin did.  They are using a biblical account, when talking about the Galapagos Islands.  I am very thankful for this.

In the book, Dr. Georgia Purdom has broken it up into different sections, starting with the Beginning.  The beginning being when God first created the world.   The book then moves on to Stones and Stars, Climate, Currents and Colonization, Life and Legacy, Fora and Fauna, Reflections on the Galapagos and the Conclusion.  There is also a section in the back that talks about each author that contributed to the book.

Just watch this video that talks about the book.

You can purchase Galapagos Island: a different view for $18.99 or buy the download for $9.99 from New Leaf Publishing Group.

If I still don’t have you convinced that this is a great book, be sure to stop by and visit the other bloggers at New Leaf Publishing Group, who have also reviewed the book.

Be sure to join us for our monthly Facebook Party, on the Master Books Facebook page, January 28th, 8pm CST. There will be several prizes, including this book! You just might win it!

disclaimer: I received this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.

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My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids ~ review

Written by Joy
My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids ~ review

Disclaimer: I received this ebook in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own thoughts. Affiliate links are included in this post.  If you purchase anything, I will get a small percentage.  This does not affect your price at all. 

As a parent, it is important for me to teach my kids the true meaning of Christmas. While we talk about Jesus being the true meaning of Christmas and we read the bible to show the kids, sometimes, it is nice to have something for the kids to write and look at on their level.  This is where Heather Bowen and her “My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids“, come in.

So what is My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids?  This devotional is a fifteen day journal that will help restate what you have been teaching them.  How does this Christmas journal help reiterate what you have been teaching your children?  Over the 15 days of this journal, you and your children will read scripture, pray, games, puzzles, journaling, crafts, baking and even service projects.

I mentioned that one of the ways your children will be learning about the true meaning of Christmas, is through journaling.  Heather uses an acronym WISH (write, investigate, share and hear).  For example, on the first day, the kids will write ways they can obey, they will look up scripture to investigate more, they will share with someone what they have learned and then will hear more from scripture when a parent reads to them.

My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids is a 69 page devotional that is written for ages 4-12.  However, it can be adapted for any age.  I found myself enjoying reading the journal.  While I haven’t started using this with my kids just yet, I am truly excited to have found a fun way to help the kids understand even more, the true meaning of Christmas.  I am looking forward to digging more into scripture, sharing with my children and learning with them ways to not only for us to focus more on Jesus during this Christmas season, but learning ways of sharing with others, the true meaning of Christmas.

Heather, at UpsideDown Homeschooling is having a sale right now for My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids.  You can purchase this great devotional for you and your children for $2.99.  Be sure to look at her Gratitude journals while you are at her blog.  I know you won’t be disappointed in the product!

 

 

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Hope for the Holidays Giveaway!

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Hope for the Holidays Giveaway!

In honor of the upcoming release of Putting on the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms, here is a Hope for the Holidays Giveaway!

I am so excited to be on the launch team of this devotional book, Putting on the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms, by Katie Hornor.  As a stay at home mom, who also homeschools, it can be so hard to find quiet time to be with God.  While we all know that spending quiet time with God should be first on the list, sometimes, it just doesn’t happen. This book, by Katie Hornor will only take about 10 minutes and I am excited about that!

Be sure to look for Putting on the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms, by Katie Hornor on the day it releases, December 9th!  In the meantime, be sure to enter the giveaway below.  There are a lot of wonderful books being given away, that will help encourage all of you busy moms!

 

The Putting on the Spirit Launch Team is excited to help Katie celebrate the release of her new book with a special giveaway of  books that will encourage, equip, and inspire any mom.  One winner will win all of the books listed below (a $120 value), plus 3 more winners will win a digital copy of Putting on the Spirit.

We would like to thank the following friends for their generous sponsorship of this giveaway! Be sure to stop by their websites to say thank you!

Heidi St. John, The Busy Mom

Home School Adventure Co.

Great Waters Press

National Center for Biblical Parenting

Sally Clarkson

PhyllisSather.com

Raising Arrows

Here’s what you can win —

Putting on the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms eBook by Katie Hornor

Loving You Long Distance eBook by Katie Hornor

Divine Design eBook by Katie Hornor

Purposeful Planning eBook by Phyllis Sather

The Busy Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Romance by Heidi St. John

Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Mae

Raising Real Men by Hal & Melanie Young

My Beloved and My Friend (release date of Feb 2014) by Hal & Melanie Young

The Christian Parenting Handbook by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN

Philippians in 28 Weeks by Stacy Farrell

The Wise Woman Literary Analysis Journal Questions by Stacy Farrell

Streams in the Desert eBook by L.B.E. Cowman

The Homemaker’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule eBook by Amy Roberts

To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post. One winner will be selected and announced by noon ET on December 13, 2013. U.S. residents age 18 and older only please. Other Terms and Conditions can be found in the Rafflecopter.

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In addition to this great giveaway, Katie is offering her book, Loving You Long Distance, free for Kindle for 5 days — November 19-23. Be sure to click over and grab that one after you enter the giveaway!

 

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I am Ruth ~ review

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I am Ruth ~ review

If you were to ask me what my favorite bible story is, I would have to say Ruth.  Leaving her homeland, marrying and then losing her husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law and then staying with Naomi, it is a story of love and faithfulness.  The commitment that she makes to her mother-in-law, to stay with her and to serve her God, shows courage and strength.  So, when they asked if we would like to review the book, I am Ruth, I counted down the days until it arrived.

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As the front of the books says, it is a story of Loss, Love and Redemption and it is one that I enjoy reading over and over. I am Ruth is a beautiful book that has been published by New Leaf Publishing Group.  The author Brenda Duff shares the whole book of Ruth from the bible throughout this book.  In between the scripture she weaves words that bring the story to life.  This book truly takes you back to the time of Ruth.

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Another amazing element of the book is the photography by Kenneth Berg.  The pictures that he took, really bring the story of Ruth alive.  They capture the beauty, the love, the loss and yes, the redemption of those in, I am Ruth.  The pictures I am sharing, that I took of the book, just does not do it justice.  I am truly having a hard time describing the beauty, the accuracy that the pictures bring to this book.  They really will take your breath away.

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Since I have told you how much I love this book, let me tell you a little more about the details of the book.  I am Ruth is a hardback book that has 96 pages of beautiful words and pictures.  It is 9 x9 in size, with the pages being very sturdy for little hands to be able to flip through the pages.  As I mentioned before, it is published by New Leaf Publishing Group, where you can also purchase it from, for $17.99.  You can also buy the digital version for $9.99.  Be sure to watch the video about the book here.  You can also check what other reviewers are saying about I am Ruth, HERE.

 

How would you like to win a I am Ruth book?

Be sure to come to the Book and a Treat Party that is hosted by Master Books!  The party will be held on September 24th from 8-9pm, CDT!  It will be held on the Master Books Facebook Page.  No only will you have a chance to win a I am Ruth book, you will also have a chance to win a gift from our sponsor of the party, Every Good Gift!  They have a fabulous gift basket up for grabs!

Be sure to go check out this book.  Once you see it, I know you will want to add it to your bookshelf!

 

(disclaimer: I was provided this book in exchange for my honest opinion.  No other compensation was given).

 

 

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Children’s Atlas of God’s World

Written by Joy
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Children’s Atlas of God’s World

I am so excited to be a part of the Moms of Master Books review team.  On this team, I get the opportunity to review books from an amazing Christian publishing group, New Leaf Publishing Group.  The book for the month of July is Children’s Atlas of God’s World by Craig Froman.  I was so excited after seeing this book on our list to review!

Children's Atlas of God's World.

Children’s Atlas of God’s World.

On the back of the book, it has “One-Of-A-Kind children’s atlas to explore God’s World” and this book really is one of a kind.  The Children’s Atlas of God’s World is a very colorful and vibrant hard-back book, that is HUGE.  It measures approximately 10″x14″!  I told you it was a BIG book!  The pages are heavy paper with a beautiful glossy look to them.  They are very easy to turn and even wipe off, if any messy hands were to flip through the pages.

In this one-of-a-kind book, you will travel through all seven continents.  As you travel through the continents in the book, the author also will talk about many different countries.  Mr. Froman has given you a key in the Table of Contents of things to look for and read through as you read through each section.

  • Christian History and Tradition is marked with a flag with the Cross on it.  This talks about Christian history, people of faith and Christian traditions around the world.
  • Red Pins – when you see a red pin in the book, you will find the number pin on the map marking a landmark, river, or other locations.
  • Green Highlights are words that are just that, highlighted in green.  This is letting you know that it is a city or other sites on the map.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites are marked by green flags.  This is sites recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • Biomes is the last key to look for.  The Biomes symbol will share about the habitats around the world, including forests, deserts, grasslands, tundra and many more.
Children' Atlas of God's World, Table of Contents

Children’ Atlas of God’s World, Table of Contents

What are some other things that you will find in this book?  You will find out the longest rivers and tallest mountains.  You will read about Christian explorers, missionaries and many others who made a mark in history.  The book tells of the diversity of God’s creatures, natural habitats and the animals and plants that live in them.  There are outline maps of the continents and more detailed maps of the countries that are being focused on.  Every page that you turn, you will learn something new about the world that God created!

Samuel and Claire reading the Children's Atlas of God's World.

Samuel and Claire reading the Children’s Atlas of God’s World.

Claire showing me the Rocky Mountains.

Claire showing me the Rocky Mountains.

Our family has really enjoyed this book since we received it.  I love seeing the kids reading the book, wanting to learn more about the world we live in.  I think it is a great addition to our growing library.  This book will also come in handy when we begin our geography lessons for the upcoming school year.  This book has definitely quickly become a favorite in our home.

Would you like a book of your own?  You can buy it from New Leaf Publishing Group for $18.99 or you can buy the digital download for $9.99.  Or better yet?  How about a chance to win a copy of the book!  Join us for the Book and a Treat Party!  There will be some wonderful prizes being given.  The Facebook Party will be happening on Tuesday, July 23rd at 8pm (CDT).

 

Hope to see you at the party!

 

**Disclaimer: I received this book from New Leaf Publishing Group, in exchange for a review.  All opinions expressed are my own.  No other compensation was received.

 

 

 

 

 

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