We Are Home When We're Together: Trusting God Through Life's Changes by Jean Stoffer & Grace Start, Illustrated by Megan Lindsey [Review & Giveaway]

ISBN: 9781400254316
Hardcover $19.99
Tommy Nelson Publications

My thoughts:  Lots of good take aways from this sweet book. The changes that come into our lives; and in this story, it is the change of homes. Leaving one's home is hard and that is especially true for a child who has known no other home. But change is inevitable in our lives, and so changing a place of residence teaches the way, the right way, to accept and adapt to change. In this case, the story teaches that even though we are in a new place, a new house, a new home, "We are Home When We're Together." This helps teach the lesson of the provision and provenance of God in the changes in our lives. 

There are some pages of really good illustrations in this sweet book, and some I didn't care for as much. I especially liked the winter scene, the beach/ocean scene,  page of high rise apartments, the country farm scene, and the home in the desert. I think my favorite is the winter scene.

And I especially enjoyed finding the wee mouse family that accompanied the family in the journey to change their residence. This is a real treat.

We Are Home When We're Together is a story of trust in God. A story of God's plans for you. And a way to accept changes in our lives with the help of God. Good lessons, sweetly taught. A good book.

About the book: We Are Home When We're Together is a warm invitation to cherish memories, embrace change, and remember that whenever you're with family—you're home.

Acclaimed designers and mother-daughter team Jean Stoffer and Grace Start of The Established Home from the Magnolia Network show that the location of a family's most sacred space may change, but the foundation—love for one another—remains. This meaningful picture book helps children savor good memories and reassures them that new spaces can lead to beautiful new experiences as they trust God to help them navigate and settle into a new house with their family.

Moving to new houses, new schools, new neighborhoods, and other life changes can be unsettling, and We Are Home When We're Together is a reminder to look to God as your family adjusts together. This beautiful book is for ages 4 to 8,includes stunning illustrations that feature interesting and diverse homes,helps parents and caretakers who are navigating moves or other life changes with their children,features ways to involve children in setting up home together, provides intentional ideas to savor memories and create wonderful new ones, andreminds families to rely on God, who is preparing our forever home, and rest in Him as they navigate change.This celebration of home and family is a lovely addition to your bookshelf, a wonderful story to cozy up to with your children, and a meaningful gift for children and families who are navigating new seasons of life.

GIVEAWAY

Begins May 19

Ends June 16 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT

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WE ARE HOME WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER

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