Pamela Kennedy

Overall, this is a cute book with some nice rhyming pages reassuring the kids of the truth of God’s presence with them. It also has some interactive prompts for the adults to do with the child which I appreciate as part of relationship building and language development.

VeggieTales are back and that makes me very happy! My kids grew up with VeggieTales and this new title fits perfectly in the continuing story. Colorful characters and positive messages for friendship, acceptance, and love continue to set a high bar. I look forward to reading with my grandson and watching him read as well.
I loved this book from cover to cover. There are a couple of pages with laugh out loud writing and characters. No spoiler - but expect to be delighted. This is a book to show more connect us together. Excellent color artwork in this sturdy board board. This is a gen that I look forward to sharing.

Review based on a free copy received through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. show less

First sentence: Otter B watched raindrops make little rivers on the window. The rain made puddles outside. He loved sliding and splashing in the water, but he decided to play indoors instead.

Premise/plot: Otter B stars in this Christian board book. (My guess is that it was originally published as a picture book, but, that's just a guess.) In this board book, Otter B MAKES a mess--just by playing with his toys--but then HELPS clean up the mess when he learns that his grandparents are coming show more over. Well, after a quick reread, it's slightly more complex than that. Otter B and his mama work together in several different chores--cleaning up toys, preparing food, setting the table, etc.

My thoughts: On the one hand, I am glad to see that there are Christian options available for board books [or picture books, for that matter.] The book is naturally didactic--unapologetically so. The moral or lesson is BE helpful. On the other hand, I didn't really like the illustrations at all. And the fact that the book(s) are pushing PLUSH merchandise is a choice, for sure. show less

First sentence: "Land Ho!" shouted Otter B to Franklin. The two friends were playing pirates and hunting for treasure. They followed their treasure map to a basket of colored leaves they'd hidden earlier.

Premise/plot: Otter B learns that it's best to be honest. He "borrows" his father's watch so he can have real treasure to play with. When he has an accident with the watch, he has a choice to make.

My thoughts: On the one hand, I am glad to see that there are Christian options available for show more board books [or picture books, for that matter.] The book is naturally didactic--unapologetically so. The moral or lesson is BE honest. On the other hand, I didn't really like the illustrations at all. And the fact that the book(s) are pushing PLUSH merchandise is a choice, for sure. show less