Review of I Am a Rainbow by Dolly Parton

If you do not know Dolly Parton then you may not appreciate her children’s book “I Am a Rainbow” as much as children will but if you do then no matter what your age you will love this book. The country music star adds not only her charm but her color also to this book for children.Keep Reading >>

 

Children Health and Fitness: Vegetarian Food by Susannah Blake

A big part of children's health and fitness is what they eat. The make and eat children's cook book "Vegetarian Food" by Susannah Blake is a wonderful introduction for children to vegetarian cooking. The book includes eight recipes with not only step by step instructions but also clear photographs by Andy Crawford. Keep Reading >>

Review of My Mountain Song by Michigan author Shutta Crum - Lansing Children’s Books | Examiner.com

Brenda Gail has gone to spend the summer with her great-grandparents in the mountains of Kentucky. “My Mountain Song” by Michigan children’s book author Shutta Crum shares the touching story of a young girl searching for her own mountain song and along the way learns some life experiences about the importance and different relationships with family. Keep Reading >>

   

Your Body Belongs to You a book for children discusses child abuse

Abuse could be one of the major concerns of children across the nation and around the world. The book “Your Body Belongs to You” written by Cornelia Maude Spelman and illustrated by Teri Weidner opens the door for discussion of one type of child abuse. The simple watercolor illustrations will hold the attention of younger children and help older children to understand the content. Keep Reading >> 

   

Review of Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

If you would like a book that can make you laugh and cry at the same time and share with your children for years to come then you really should pick up a copy of “Love You Forever” by Robert N. Munsch. As a mother sings a bed time song to her sleeping baby the book takes you through the different stages of that same baby growing to adulthood and having their own baby. Keep Reading >> 

  

The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great

Who says that health and fitness for children has to be all serious business? “The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids” by Edward Miller makes learning important information about food, exercise, and health fun....Keep Reading >> 

Trying to Clean up the Blog

Been doing a little playing around with the blog. Due to lack of funds I've had to let my web site (byfaithonly.com) go but am praying someday soon will be able to get it back. In the mean time I will share what I can here and of course on the different sites I write for (just look at prior posts and you will find many).

I have gone through many of my posts and cleared up some confusing tags - if you are a regular reader (hoping I have at least a few) you will see I've changed several of the tags to either "Faith Rambling" or "Faith Rant" - am guessing it won't take long to figure out my mood or attitude for each :)

Two grandkids are spending a little time with me so will share a fun Michigan Picture of same kids when we got our first snow here in Michigan.

Standing on My Own Two Feet helps children deal with divorce - Lansing Children’s Books | Examiner.com

It is sad to say but the divorce rate in America continues to increase year after year. This causes a great concern for children, particularly young children who do not understand the word ‘divorce’ much less where they fit into this new life. “Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce” by Tamara Schmitz does an excellent job of helping children deal with a divorce in the family....
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Free things to do in Lansing Michigan January 20th and 21st - Lansing city guide | Examiner.com

Not a lot of free things to do in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday or Friday but are still some fun things such as an exciting time playing Bananagrams at Schuler Books & Music (Lansing) or the opening reception for the Transitions Exhibition at the Kresge Art Museum? Watch for the list of things going on Saturday, January 22 – you will be busy if you try taking in all the free things going on around town.

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Sad state of where children fit in library search priorities - Lansing Children’s Books | Examiner.com

Granted, Jackson, Michigan is just a small sampling of the sad state of where children fit into priorities around the country but if what I found in Jackson is any indication it is not good for our children... So, where did this rant come from? Keep Reading to find out >>

Lansing girls will love this book Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever

If you don't understand why then it's a good guess you don't have a pre-teen girl in your home. This multi-talented pop/soul singer and self-taught musician is a heart throb or what ever the current language is for a really cute guy. There have been several books published about this Ontario born star but "Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever (100% Official)" is the first one authored by the young Justin Bieber himself. Read More >>

Lansing area children are not immune to concern of bullying - Lansing Children’s Books | Examiner.com

We hear regularly on television and in newspapers the problems and concerns of children having to deal with bullying. Many of us will remember the days when a ‘bully’ was the classmate that kicked sand on our shiny new shoes or crabbed our marbles when they last at a game of marbles on the playground.

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