Field Day Frenzy: A Christian Chapter Book Packed with Furry Friends, Funny Adventures, & Life Lessons on Teamwork (Book #14) by Mike Nawrocki

One of the most exciting days in the school year is Field Day. It means no classwork. It means fun, activity, competition, out-of-doors events, and usually some good food. So let's go on an adventure with The Dead Sea Squirrels on "Field Day Frenzy"!

About the book:  A Christian Chapter Book Packed with Furry Friends, Funny Adventures, and Life Lessons on Teamwork

The Dead Sea Squirrels action-packed adventure series continues with the ultimate teamwork test—Field Day!

Go, Team, Go!

It’s Field Day at Walnut Creek Elementary School and Michael is named Team Captain. But his greed for victory makes him overlook his classmates whose unique strengths could be the key to beating the fourth-grade team, specifically Edgar. Merle and Pearl Squirrel need to speak some sense into Michael, but they’re too busy escaping from the family cat and avoiding the school reporter, Sanjay. Will Michael listen to what they have to say about leadership in time to win?

Book #14 in the popular Christian kids’ series packed with adventure and family-friendly humor from the co-creator of VeggieTales

• Cute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers
• Positive messages that promote biblical values
• Young readers will learn about working together in the same way as the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12)
• Enjoy the animated series streaming on Minno!

My thoughts:  This is a lively, engaging series for young readers around fourth and fifth grade. It will make a good read-aloud series for younger children - at parents discretion. The premise of finding deceased squirrels from 1,000 years ago during an archeological dig at the time of the discover of the real Dead Sea Scrolls (look it up, it's fascinating Biblical find) then those long dead squirrels becoming alive and involved in the kid's lives is a plot that kids will find fun to read about.

As the story progresses, the field day participants learn about teamwork and participate in a variety of field day activities. The squirrels have their difficulties with trying to avoid the school newspaper reporter. All-in-all a fun read for adventurous kids. Readers will relate to their own school's field day games and activities.

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"Marty Moose First Class Mischief" a Candlewick Editors' pick - Best Books Ages 6-8

Marty Moose: First Class Mischief by Claire Powell 

ISBN: 9781536247800
Hardcover $16.99 USD

My thoughts: Sheer delight and quirky fun and mischievousness! Bright colors and detailed drawings characterize the lively charm of postman Marty as he goes about his adventurous mail route.  

The book opens to a map of Marty Moose's "town" - Little Ditch - which is situated between Big Ditch and Long Ditch. The town's locations consist of Creepy Willow, Thorny Thicket, and Round the Bend; and we shouldn't forget Foggy Forest and Right Pond and Left Pond. The map will guide readers as well as Marty Moose on this adventurous romp to deliver the mail.

The author of this frisky romp artfully uses word phrases and name designing that adds a delightful imagining of the frolics and characters - whimpering whiskers and Ravenous Rascals, Baffling Blackberries, etc. Such delights!

In spite of Perilous Postcards and Horrifying Hairballs, Marty Moose gets through the mail route and delivers his bag of mail. Marty returns home and readers await his next venture.

A delightful chapter book that will delight young readers.

About the book: "A roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Who knew delivering the mail could be so perilous? A silly, mischievous story of independence, self-confidence, bravery, and friendship.

Just because you’re small doesn’t mean you can’t be brave.

That’s the advice Great-Aunt Ada gives Marty Moose for his first day on the job as a mail mouse for the Little Ditch Post Office. With his mailbag in hand, Marty is ready to follow in her footsteps, but filling them proves difficult even with the help of a scrappy and energetic bunny named Nibbles. When a pair of pesky neighbors prevents him from delivering his last package, Marty and his new friend Nibbles must figure out together how to finish the job, even if that means breaking the rules. With lively, funny, and characterful illustrations and a charming narrative voice, this series first is just right for newly confident readers.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.

Oh Susannah: Things That Go Bump by Carole P. Roman [Review & Giveaway]

Oh Susannah: Things That Go Bump

Book #2 in the "Oh Suzannah" series by award winning author, Carole P. Roman continues with charming Suzannah encountering life and its problems as they pertain especially to her. In Book #1, Oh Suzannah: Its in the Bag, young Suzannah learned that you can't simply tuck your problems away and out of sight just because they are difficult.

In Things That Go Bump, Suzannah learns ways to manage her fears. The book is short with 44 pages but fairly complex for a young reader. As Suzannah faces an invitation for a visit for a sleepover at a "scary house" that creaks she learns that noisy houses are just that, noisy houses and not scary things like ghosts.

I do not celebrate Halloween and don't participate in scary stories. This book appears on the cover to be a story involving Halloween with its Jack-o-Lanterns and ghostly faces in the trees and scrubs. It is, however, simply a story about the fears one encounters - fear of catching a runny nose, fear of clowns, fear of creaky old houses. We all have fears at some point in our life and Suzannah learns that she can overcome or manage these fears she encounters.

The portion of Suzannah's story that included an event to which Suzannah's mother took her that was sponsored by her employee and benefited physically challenged children was a highlight. Suzannah had a friend at the event who was visually impaired and the compassion shown and friendship is a true plus for the story.

The colorful cover of Things That Go Bump is charming and you just want to love this sweet little girl and her friends. I would love to have seen the illustrations larger and sprinkled throughout instead of tiny thumbnail images at the beginning of each chapter.

Sample page "Things That Go Bump"

Oh Susannah: Color With Me: An Oh Susannah Coloring Book

Oh Susannah is now a coloring book. Filled with Mateya Arkova's delightful pictures, you can color pivotal scenes in Susannah Maya Logan's life. Join Susannah and her friends and retell Carole P. Roman's charming story through illustrations.

What a fun companion to the two Oh Suzannah books. This little coloring book helps children immerse themselves into the stories by providing pages to color of illustrations featuring the characters and actions from both stories.

Read Chat With Vera's review of Oh Suzannah: It's In the Bag - Book #1

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The World's Greatest Adventure Machine by Frank L. Cole [Book Spotlight & Giveaway]

About the Book: An adventure novel about four lucky kids and a mysterious, but thrilling ride for fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Jurassic Park!

CastleCorp and the famous Castleton brothers are unveiling the World's Greatest Adventure Machine! The roller coaster is an experience like no other, and four lucky kids have won the chance to be the first to ride it.

There's Trevor, whose latest stunt got him in trouble at school again. There's Devin, whose father is pushing him to be the next Internet sensation. Nika's wealthy grandfather isn't too pleased about her participation. And Cameron, he'll be the first to tell you, is a certified genius.

The whole world is watching. But as the kids set off on their journey, they begin to realize that there is perhaps more to their fellow contest winners than meets the eye. And the Adventure Machine? It might just have a mind of its own.
Join the contestants on their wild ride if you dare. Your adventure starts now!

About the author: FRANK L. COLE lives with his wife and three children out west. When not writing books, Frank enjoys going to the movies and traveling. The World’s Greatest Adventure Machine is Frank’s ninth published book and his second with Delacorte Press. His first was The Afterlife Academy. You can learn more about his writing at frankcolewrites.com or find @franklcole on Twitter.

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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from MMPublicity to facilitate this spotlight on the book. I received no compensation.

The Beginning (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls #1) by M.J. Thomas & illustrated by Graham Howells

On sale August 8, 2017
ISBN: 9780824956844
WorthyKids/Ideals

A Time-Traveling Adventure Series Helping Kids Discover the Bible

Bible story books teach in a variety of methods the truths of the Bible enabling children to learn and comprehend at an early age. As the child's reading skills expand they want to read chapter books and they want to be entertained. It is especially nice when these new levels of reading can also teach in an entertaining and enjoyable manner the truths of the Bible.

Mike Thomas wanted such stories for his own children so they could learn in a fun, imaginative way. Since he found none to his liking, he decided to write his own series. Hence "The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls" was born.

I don't have kiddies at home anymore, but I do have grandchildren and I do love to see Christian school libraries stocked with books that present Christian truths in a readable, fun, entertaining way. As I began reading my advance reader's copy of book one in the series, "The Beginning," I immediately saw that the writing style was easy flowing and well written using good grammar (no, this is sadly not necessarily a truism in children's books), and written as to assume the reader has intelligence and can comprehend.

The story method here is a bit of escapism and fantasy into time travel where they, Peter and Mary and the dog, go back to the beginning - the Creation - and..... well, you simply must read it yourself, won't you? There are 107 pages with a sprinkling of cute illustrations and the age 6 to 9 reader will surely enjoy.

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About the book: The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history.

In the first adventure in the series, Peter and Mary find themselves witnesses to the creation of the world just as God is speaking it into existence. Can they unlock the mystery of the scrolls before they get trapped in history forever? Children will discover the answer as the two characters ride rhinos, meet the angel Michael, and talk to a certain snake in the Garden of Eden. Riveting text and engaging illustrations bring this beloved Bible story to riotous life.

Happy author with his books in
Christian book store in Tennessee

DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary advance readers copies to facilitate this review and promotional activities. I was not compensated. Opinions are my own.