The Bible and Me retold by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alida Massari (Book Review!)

The Bible and Me: Stories with a message to live by

retold by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alida Massari

(received in exchange for an honest review)

Genre- Nonfiction / Christian / Bible Story

Published by- Lion Children’s Books

Copyrighted- 2016

Number of pages- 128

Age Group- Juvenile

Description of book- hardback, listed price- $14.95, ISBN 978-0-7459-6495-9

This Bible storybook is sure to inspire all who read it.  It covers some of the most popular stories from the Bible.  In the table of contents each chapter name has a list of the chapters from the Bible, so that the reader can find the exact stories.  Each story begins with a quote from the Bible and ends with either a selection from Psalms or a prayer.

About the Author-

Lois Rock has written Bible stories, prayer books, and infomation books for children.  Her books have been translated into over thirty languages.  She is a mother of three.

About the Illustrator-

Alida Massari considers her art work as modern with an ancient atmosphere.  She studied in Rome at the European Institute of Design.

My thoughts-

I think this book of Bible stories is going to become a family favorite, to be passed down for generations. 

One of the best parts of this book was the illustrations, by Alida Massari.  I could study and learn from them on a daily basis.  They would also work for art study.  I liked how there were the same stories, but they were told in a new way.  Lois Rock included more of the back story and a little bit of the future of God’s people.  The quotes were from the Good News Bible, so they are easier for young children to understand.  I appreciated the extras between the chapters, it was nice having different Psalms, poems, and prayers between the chapter.  I also liked how the table of contents included all the books of the Bible that the stories were taken from.

I really recommend this book to families of young children.  It will become a classic in your family.  Find a copy for the young children in your life.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The Bible and Me, retold by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alida Massari, for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Look Inside: The Time of Jesus by Lois Rock and illustrated by Lorenzo Orlandi

Look Inside: The Time of Jesus

Look Inside: a Lift-the-Flap Discovery Book

By Lois Rock and illustrated by Lorenzo Orlandi

(received in exchange for an honest review)

Genre- Christian / Children’s / Bible

Published by- Lion Children’s Books

Copyrighted- 2014

Number of pages- 16

Age Group- Children 5-7 (I think 1-8), Grade Level K-2

Description of book- Hardback, Listed price- $14.99, ISBN 978-0-7459-6398-3

 Do you know a young child who enjoys lift-the-flap books?  Look Inside: The Time of Jesus is the perfect book for them.

In this book the child will learn all about the life of Jesus, from His birth to His death.  There are flaps on each page to open, with text explaining what is happening in each scene.  Many parts of Jesus’s life are discussed in this book, His birth, life when He was a child, His days as a teacher, and more.

About the Author-  Lois Rock uses her knowledge as a mother and church leader to write her Bible stories, prayer books, and information books.

About the Illustrator- Lorenzo Orlandi has worked with magazines, advertising agencies, and publishers.  He specializes in illustrating nature, science, agriculture, and history.

My thoughts-

I was really excited when I began looking at this book.  It is more than just a story of the way life was in Jesus’s time, it is a story of His life, including some of His parables.

I did not realize it included different parables until I read the book with B and C and we carefully read the text that went with each flap.  There was the story of the praying Pharisee and the humble praying man, the lost sheep, and on what ground the grain grew.  I thought it was great that those stories were included, because it can lead to great discussions with children who have never heard the story before or it can remind the reader to share what the story means to us.  It turned out that what I thought was just a simple children’s book was so much more.

The illustrations are wonderful and help show what the story is discussing.  This book would not be as wonderful without the illustrations and the flaps.  I have rarely seen a book that combines the story with the flaps.  There is so much in this book.  Each child who reads or looks at it will learn more each time they see it. 

I really enjoyed this book and so did my children.  They are learning more about Jesus each time they look at the book.  This is the perfect book for young children to begin learning about Jesus.

C a nine-year-old girl says, “I really liked the illustrations.  It was fun reading the book.”

“I liked Look Inside: The Time of Jesus.  I liked the flaps to lift.  My favorite flap to lift was the stable in Bethlehem.  I liked the other lift-and-flaps throughout the book.  Overall I would recommend this book to children young than I am,” says B, almost eleven-years-old.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Look Inside: The Time of Jesus, by Lois Rock and illustrated by Lorenzo Orlandi, for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

My Very First Noah’s Ark Playtime by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe (Review)

My Very First Noah’s Ark Playtime

by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe

(received in exchange for an honest review)

 

Genre- Fiction / Christian / Children

Published by- Lion Hudson

Copyrighted- 2012

Number of pages- 16

Age Group- young children

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $7.99, ISBN 978-0-7459-6414-0

Lois Rock has written and Alex Ayliffe has illustrated, My Very First Noah’s Ark Playtime.  This book is filled with fun information about Noah and illustrations which will keep children captivated. 

Children will have the opportunity to place stickers in the correct spots, play a game, count and find differences on different pages, and bake a gingerbread ark with an adult. 

About the Author-

Lois Rock specializes in Bible stories, information books, and prayer books.  Her books have been translated into over thirty languages.

About the Illustrator-

Alex Ayliffe has won the Sainsbury’s Best Book for Babies award in 2000 for her paper collage illustrations.

My thoughts-

This is such a cute book.  My seven-year-old daughter was excited, because she was able to read it herself with very little help.

She said, “I liked the illustrations.  I liked the recipe to make the gingerbread Noah’s ark.  I liked sticking the stickers on.  It would be good for kids my age and younger.”

I really enjoyed the illustrations and text.  Children who have had Noah’s Ark Playtime read to them will learn about Noah and what happened to him and the animals.  The game, activities, and the making of a gingerbread ark will help enforce what they have been learning.

I highly recommend this book.  It would be perfect for a rainy day or anytime a child needs a fun activity.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received My Very First Noah’s Ark by Lois Ark and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe

My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe (received in exchange for an honest review)

Genre- Christian / Juvenile

Published by- Lion Children’s Books

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 16 (also contains two pages of stickers)

Age Group- 3 to 5 (younger children would enjoy the story)

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $5.99, ISBN 978-0-7459-6282-5

My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book combines activities with the Easter story to help young children understand Easter.  The stickers are numbered according to the activity and they are found in the middle of the book.  The activities include counting and identifying.

About the Author-

Lois Rock specializes in Bible stories, information books, and prayer books.  Her books have been translated into over thirty languages.

About the Illustrator-

Alex Ayliffe has won the Sainsbury’s Best Book for Babies award in 2000 for her paper collage illustrations.

My thoughts-

I like the concept of having stickers and activities in books for young children.  It helps them have a part in the story, thus enabling them to both, remember the story better and to have the desire to have someone read it to them.

My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book has perfect illustrations and stories for children ages three to five.  My children who are seven and nine also enjoyed it.  Here is what they had to say:

C (age 7) says- “I liked the illustrations, story, and activities.  The Easter Prayer was my favorite part.  It’s good for kids my age to read to others and to themselves.”

B (age 9) says- “I liked the book.  It is not only a good book for 3-5 year-olds, but anyone who wants to read it.  They will enjoy it.  I think My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book is good for kids my age.

This is a perfect first Easter story book for young children.  Please find a copy today, so you can share this important story to the young children in your life. 

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received My Very First Easter Story Book by Lois Rock and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.