Mary Manz Simon

Love and happiness flows from these pages, bringing smiles the entire way through.

This is a fairly sturdy board book, not for the youngest, roughest readers but ready to take on lighter abuse. The cover definitely grabs with the red, metallic lettering and endearing hearts—so sweet! It follows a polar bear postman as he delivers valentines across the countryside. For polar bear fans like me and my kids, this is an instant hook, and he is such a nice polar bear. The young valentine show more recipients are cute, young animals, drawn in a very bubbly, simple manner. They're sure to draw young listeners in with their cheerfulness.

The text is done in four-line rhymes, which are sweet but sometimes come across a little forced. The message is as heart-filled as the illustrations. It follows a very loving theme fitting to Valentine's Day, while incorporating the love of God and how he cares for us in a pretty seamless way. The message is very clear and leaves warm fuzzy feelings behind to warm little as well as big hearts.

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This sweet little book is simply charming. The lyrical verses take the young child through the day's activities from rising to setting of Sun.

The child is joy-filled in the illustrations and this carries over into the verses that tell his little story. First the Sun is said to "smile on Earth." I think this is a great idea to present to a young child. The child splashes in the puddles left by an overnight rain because he realizes the Sun will soon dry them up. His shadow is caused by the sun show more and the sun plays hide and seek behind the clouds.

A simple introduction to the Sun's purpose and how God designed it to be a blessing to us.

Then, when the sun starts sliding down and carries off the light,
I'm sure that God, who made the sun, will stay with me tonight.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate this review of my own opinions without compensation. show less

God Made The Moon written by Mary Manz Simon and illustrated by Lizzie Walkley is perfect for introducing your toddler to the concept and night with the Moon as a reminder of what the nighttime promises for them. This book also reinforces the truth that God has made everything and it is good! With rhymes and colorfully detailed illustrations, this book will soon become a favorite with your child. Read God Made The Moon at bedtime for snuggle and prayer time. This book is a cute, cute, cute show more addition for the preschool set!

Recommended.

Audience: children ages 2-5.

(Thanks to Worthy for review copies. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) show less

God Made The Sun written by Mary Manz Simon and illustrated by Lizzie Walkley is perfect for introducing your toddler to the concept of daytime and its activities and reminding them of what each new day holds for them. This books also reinforces the truth that God has made everything and it is good! With rhymes and colorfully detailed illustrations, this books will soon become a favorite with your child. Read God Made The Sun in the morning to welcome all the fun the day holds. This book is show more a cute, cute, cute addition for the preschool set!

Recommended.

Audience: children ages 2-5.

(Thanks to Worthy for review copies. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) show less