I’m a little behind in posting for this tour, but it has nothing to do with how much I loved these books!
by Dandi Daley Mackall, illustrations by David Hohn
What I loved:
Fun for kids to identify and talk about the different parts of their bodies
Shows God as not just Creator, but creative . . . and how he delights in creating
Gorgeous illustrations, like the one below!
by Dandi Daley Mackall, illustrations by David Hohn
What I loved:
Making Scripture alive and relevant to young children
Having a catalyst to talk about God’s love
Again, gorgeous illustrations!
About the author and illustrator:
Dandi Daley Mackall has published more than 400 books for children and adults, with more than 3 million combined copies sold. She is the author of WaterBrook’s two other delightful Dandilion Rhymes books, A Gaggle of Geese & A Clutter of Cats and The Blanket Show. A popular keynote speaker at conferences and Young Author events, Mackall lives in rural Ohio with her husband, three children, and a menagerie of horses, dogs, and cats.
Visit the author’s website, http://www.dandibooks.com.
David Hohn is an award-winning illustrator who graduated with honors from the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has worked as both a staff artist and an art director for a children’s software company in Portland, Oregon, a position which led to his art directing an award-winning project for Fisher-Price. Hohn’s recent projects include Lisa Tawn Bergren’s God Gave Us Christmas.
Visit the illustrator’s website, http://www.davidhohn.com.
by Lisa Tawn Bergren, illustrations by Laura J. Bryant
What I loved:
Promotion of a positive relationship between parent and child, and the ability to ask questions and have discussions
An easy way to share the gospel with a child
Sweet illustrations that match the overall tone of the book
About the author and illustrator:
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the award-winning author of nearly thirty titles, totaling more than one million books in print. She writes in a broad range of genres, from adult fiction to devotional. God Gave Us Heaven is Lisa’s fourth children’s book, following in the tradition of the best-selling God Gave Us You. She makes her home in Colorado, with her husband, Tim, and their children, Olivia, Emma, and Jack.
Visit the author’s website, http://www.lisatawnbergren.com.
Laura J. Bryant studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. She has illustrated numerous award-winning children’s books, including God Gave Us You, Smudge Bunny, and If You Were My Baby. Laura lives in Asheville, North Carolina.
Visit the illustrator’s website, http://www.laurabryant.com.
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This post was written by admin on August 27, 2008
