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The Yellow Hummer (Ages 4-8, 9-12)

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

+ + + +The Yellow Hummer
Author:  Ivet Graham-Morgan
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 34 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (March 11, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1432747843
ISBN-13: 978-1432747848

Book description: A broken Christmas, a saddened child and a heartbroken grandmother are the elements of this touching story for beginning readers which shows that people are always more important than things.

Book review: An excellent message for the holidays.  You’ll find this little gem a welcome respite amidst the glitter, glamor and greed that sometimes overwhelms at Christmas.  Brings the real meaning of love and family right back to the forefront.  Well done!

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You Can’t Come In (Ages 6-10)

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

* * * You Can’t Come In
Illustrator: Robert Sauber
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: CBH Ministries; 1ST edition (2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982512015
ISBN-13: 978-0982512012

Book description: Adam and his new friend Zack decide to build a tree fort one warm summer day. After zooming down a hill and falling into a muddy pond, Zack asks Adam about going to church and salvation. Will Adam be able to explain his faith to Zack?

Book review: The way Adam explains his faith to Zack, and then how Zack in turn explains faith to his mother, is superbly done. The message fits into the story seamlessly, never robbing the reader of the pleasure of the story while introducing the faith in a meaningful way. Loved it. Well done.

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