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Girls Who Choose God Blog Tour

August 27, 2014 By Heather Leave a Comment

I received this book for free from Deseret Book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Girls Who Choose God Blog TourGirls Who Choose God: Stories of Courageous Women from the Bible by Bethany Brady Spalding, McArthur Krishna
Published by Deseret Book on August 25, 2014
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction, Picture book
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Source: Deseret Book
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From Eve to Esther, from the Samaritan woman at the well to the widow with her two mites, many women in the Bible have made courageous choices. All through the ages, women have chosen to help, to solve problems, to stand up for others, to strengthen families, and to follow God no matter what. Girls Who Choose God invites young readers (and those who love them) to make important choices of their own, following the examples of great women in the scriptures. With breathtaking illustrations, beautifully told stories, and insightful discussion questions, this delightful book is perfect for sharing, reading aloud, and drawing children into the scriptures

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In a world where children will be forced to make some hard decisions, Girls Who Choose God gives them examples of women from the Bible to look up to and emulate. With stunning hand painted illustrations by Kathleen Peterson this book is a work of art. My children are still a bit young to truly enjoy them, but we will be using it as a read aloud and Sunday School tool. The authors highlight strong women and ask readers a question at the end of each story. A wonderful addition to your library and a great way to get discussion going about what you would do in a difficult situation to be more like these girls in the scriptures. Girls Who Choose God has a multi-cultural and ethnic feel. The pages are vibrant. Love!

 

little red reads ratingAbout the Authors

McArthur Krishna inherited her grit from her Utah pioneer great-grandmothers. With a masters degree in communications from BYU, she co-owned Free Range, an award-winning marketing business focused on telling social justice stories. In 2011, she moved to the Magic Land of India and started writing books.

Bethany Brady Spalding likes to stir things up in the kitchen and in the community. She has founded programs to promote health and nutrition in the USA, South Africa, and India. Bethany currently leads a regional coalition in Richmond, Virginia, to create a healthier food environment for at-risk children. She loves to cook and climb mountains with her husband, Andy, and their three adventurous girls. Kathleen Peterson has illustrated twenty books, mostly for young people, on topics ranging from world religions to Hawaiian legends. Her art can be found in galleries throughout the West. She and her husband, Steve, live on a farm in Spring City, Utah.

Book Review: The Sacrament by John Bytheway

April 7, 2014 By Heather Leave a Comment

I received this book for free from Deseret Book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Book Review: The Sacrament by John BythewayThe Sacrament by John Bytheway
Published by Deseret Book on March 2014
Genres: Children's, Picture book
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Source: Deseret Book
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It's understandable that some children appear bored or distracted during sacrament meeting. Many young Latter-day Saints are probably unsure about the true meaning of the sacrament and why we attend. With this in mind, bestselling author John Bytheway has composed a delightful poem (inspired by a short poem by Walter H. Horne) to help Latter-day Saints young and old appreciate the ordinance of the sacrament. In particular, children will learn what they should be thinking about (and not be thinking about) during this sacred time as well as what the sacrament can do for all of us.

Beautifully illustrated by Nathan Pinnock, this thought-provoking story about a young boy and his grandpa is a gentle reminder about the importance of remembering the Lord Jesus Christ, especially during this special meeting meant for Him.

It's been twenty years since John Bytheway started publishing with Deseret Book Company. However, this is the first time that his name will appear on a children's picture book. For years, John has used a poem during fireside talks to help LDS families understand the importance of the sacrament. With full-color illustrations by Nathan Pinnock, The Sacrament will help children of all ages understand what they should be thinking about during this sacred ordinance. John shares the story of a by and his grandfather and the memory the grandfather shares with his grandson regarding the lesson he learned about the sacrament when he was a young boy.

Review

Sacrament meeting is such a tricky time when you have young children and as a mother I am always grateful for books that help make it easier. The Sacrament by John Bytheway explains the importance of remembering the Savior and the covenants we make at baptism in words and illustrations children will understand. The story of a young boy staying at his grandpa’s house who feels bored in the chapel while the bread and water comes around. Grandpa describes that he once felt the same way, but as he looked around, he noticed how many others were not paying attention.

There’s the boy with the gold star on his forehead and socks off that we find in both Grandpa’s ward and the present day, as well as fun, almost hidden silly things dispersed through out the pages. A garden gnome peeking out on grandpa’s front lawn and a grandma my kiddos were a bit scared of on the first page. But the tone changes from silly to serious as the boy begins to understand how different the congregation would be if Christ were there himself.

We loved The Sacrament! It’s fun to see John Bytheway breaking into children’s books and I am so thankful to have another well written book with explanations of the symbols of the sacrament to add to our quiet bag.

About the AuthorJohn_Bytheway-on_set
John Bytheway is an instructor at the Brigham Young University Salt Lake Center. He served his mission in the Philippines and earned a master’s degree in Religious Education at BYU. He has published dozens of books and audio programs and lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Kimberly, and their six children.

About the Illustrator

Nathan Pinnock studied at Utah State University, the University of Utah, and Atelier LeSueur in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Brigham Young University. Between years of school, Nate served a mission in Frankfurt, Germany. He illustrated books and magazines for fifteen years and now spreads his time between his illustration, sculpture, fine art, and teaching. He is a creator. His paintings and books can be found in galleries, businesses, and homes across America. Nate lives in Holladay with his wife, Alison, and kids.

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