Children's Books
Brown Girls Rules – Ashok Banker and Brittney Bond
Whenever I get new picture books for my kids, after reading them to make sure they’re okay for my kids to read, I put them in a stack on top of their bookshelf in the […]
Year: 2024
Children's Books
Be Your Own Bird – Russ Willms
The social message that young kids often receive is “Be yourself…so long as yourself isn’t too different.” In Be Your Own Bird, Russ Willms shows kids how being different can help everyone out. Pickles is […]
Children's Books
Peg Gets Crackin’ – Jo Renfro
The egg is warm. The egg is safe. The egg isn’t all that exciting, but it’s all that Peg’s ever known. But then…CRACK! And a whole new world opens up. Peg Gets Crackin’ is a […]
Non-Fiction
Practices for Embodied Living: Experiencing the Wisdom of Your Body – Hillary L. McBride, PhD
This workbook connects with The Wisdom of Your Body by the same author. As Hillary McBride explains in the introduction, although she designed this as a practical supplement to her previous book, it also works […]
Academic
Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ – Andrew T. Draper, Jody Michele, and Andrea Mae
This unique book shares theological insights and practical ideas for how churches can empower people with disabilities to take leadership roles in the church. The authors reflect on how well-meaning disability ministries often end up […]
Non-Fiction
The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything – Heather Creekmore
This is one of the best books that I have read about body image issues. Heather Creekmore carefully analyzes societal messages and skewed ideas in the church, delves deep into Scripture, and shares nuanced perspectives […]
Non-Fiction
He Gives More Grace: 30 Hope-Filled Reflections for the Ups and Downs of Motherhood – Sarah Walton and Linda Green
This 30-day devotional offers encouragement for Christian mothers as they deal with life’s challenges. Sarah Walton wrote this with her mother, Linda Green, and they each cover different topics from their own perspectives, speaking to […]
Children's Books
What Are Ears For? Board Book – Abbey Wedgeworth and Emma Randall
In this board book, Abbey Wedgeworth teaches kids about what God made our ears for. She gives examples like listening to music and hearing directions, and then she writes about things that we shouldn’t do […]
Children's Books
What Are Eyes For? Board Book – Abbey Wedgeworth and Emma Randall
In this board book, Abbey Wedgeworth teaches kids about what God made our eyes for. This book feels more abstract than previous installments in the Training Young Hearts series, but she gives specific examples of […]
Children's Books
Fannie Lou Hamer: The Courageous Woman Who Marched for Dignity – K.A. Ellis and Shin Maeng
I have greatly enjoyed the Do Great Things for God series so far, and this is another wonderful installment. K.A. Ellis shares Fannie Lou Hamer’s powerful story in a way that is age-appropriate for young […]