My Thoughts- Guess How Much God Loves You Author: Karen Ferguson

 

About the Book

Book: Guess How Much God Loves You

Author: Karen Ferguson

Genre: Children’s book (picture book)

Release date: July 19, 2022

Take a journey through the Bible with Lucy Lu, a colorful, creatively curious first grader who is starting to have serious questions about God.

Questions like: How old is He? Does He sleep? What does He do all day? And the biggest one of all – does God really love me?

After one very hard day, feeling like she doesn’t matter, Lucy sits with her Papa Joe who has promised to answer these questions and more, launching them onto an exciting journey to discover God’s never changing, never failing, never ending love.

What follows in this book series is a wild adventure through the Bible, where Lucy and her Papa find themselves in the middle of it all, on each page of the powerful story of God’s love and faithfulness for all people, throughout all history.

This first book is all about God’s Creation 

Guess How Much God Loves You is a vibrant, fun, and biblically based book that is sure to captivate young readers as it teaches them important Bible truths that will help them build a firm foundation in God and His Good Character – all through the lens of His unconditional love.

 

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About the Author

Karen Ferguson is a freelance writer and small business owner with a background in K-8 education. A grateful wife, mom, and grandmom she loves words and the Word of God and is passionate about writing stories that grab and hold young readers’ attention, teaching them all about God’s unchangeable truths, and His unchanging love for them.

Her first children’s book, Guess How Much God Loves You, was released in July 2022 through Ambassador International and is available wherever books are sold.

 

More from Karen

Are you looking for God honoring books that will captivate your child’s imagination, teach them faith-building biblical concepts, and help them grow in their reading skills?

Then I have the perfect book for your young reader…Guess How Much God Loves You

This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the Creation Account, through the eyes of seven year old Lucy Lu, a creatively curious first grader who is starting to have serious questions about God.

Questions like…

How old is He? Does He sleep? What does He do all day? And the biggest one of all – does God really love me?

After one very hard day, feeling like she doesn’t matter, Lucy sits with her Papa Joe who has promised to answer these questions and more, launching them onto an exciting journey through the Bible to discover God’s never changing, never failing, never ending love.

I wrote this book because I want every child to know their life matters. To know that the God of all things created them in His image, on purpose and for a good purpose.

Guess How Much God Loves You will have seven books in the series with each one covering an important Bible account critical to building an understanding of God’s character and His love for all people, including your reader!

This first book is about the Creation Account as recorded in the Bible. Future books will cover the Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, the Exodus and more.

I want children to understand these are not just stories about fictional characters, but historical accounts about real people they can relate to. People who experienced God’s power, love, and faithfulness.

My greatest desire is to see this next generation trust the Bible and enjoy reading it. More than ever, young readers need to hear the message that they are valuable, loved unconditionally by the One who created them and gave them the best gift of all, His Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

My Thoughts 

Guess How Much God Loves You is a Children's Picture book that is written by Karen Ferguson. This book is beautifully written and illustrated. Lucy has a lot of questions about God. Especially after some children say some not so nice things to her. One day after dinner she asks her Papa Joe "Does God really love me?" and her Papa is ready to answer those questions. He then begins to tell the story of Creation and show Lucy how much indeed that God loved her. 
I read this with my 9 and 11 year old sons and we really enjoyed this book. This book would be perfect in everyone's library. The author did a great job writing for her audience to a way that they can understand. 
Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, May 18

Lots of Helpers, May 18

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 19 (Author Interview)

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 19

Cover Lover Book Review, May 20

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 21

Texas Book-aholic, May 22

Book Butterfly in Dreamland, May 22

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 23

Pause for Tales, May 24

Locks, Hooks and Books, May 25

Bliss, Books & Jewels, May 25

Vicky Sluiter, May 26

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 27

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 28

JESUS in the EVERYDAY, May 29

Mary Hake, May 29

Labor Not in Vain, May 30

For Him and My Family, May 31

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Karen is giving away the grand prize package of a $30 Amazon gift card, one signed hardcover, one eBook, and one digital activity workbook that will help to reinforce the learning concepts in a fun way!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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My Thoughts -The Ghost of Darwin Stewart Author: LG Nixon

 

About the Book

Book: The Ghost of Darwin Stewart

Author: LG Nixon

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/Religious/Christian Fantasy/Mysteries & Detective Stories

Release date: October 15, 2021

It’s all fun and games until a smelly ghost, and a terrifying shape-shifting entity follows Lucy home. When a malevolent spirit learns Lucy is the keeper of the artifact he has been searching millennia to find, everyone she loves is placed in danger. With several other magical artifacts which were in the trunk she purchased from the vendor at the flea market, Lucy finds she has access to powers she never knew existed.

The Spectrescope has shown her a beguiling other world reality filled with magic, spirits, wizards, and daemons. The artifact is the key to unlocking many secrets. Secrets, that if not kept, would mean destruction for the world beyond the portal, and possibly her own.  Whether she likes it or not, she must decide. Will she protect the artifact? Or will she give it up to protect herself?

 

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About the Author

Meet LG Nixon, author, coffee connoisseur, motorcycle enthusiast, and collector of strange artifacts. With her zany imagination, she fuses a page-turning fantasy with a haunting theme and turns it into a spirit filled adventure with quirky and likable characters. After a long career, she left the workplace behind and turned to writing. Her stories are lighthearted but carry an underlying message of the importance of a Biblical worldview. She researches and writes full-time from her home in Michigan where she prowls the night star gazing and watching for a supernatural event. LG loves to ski, ride motorcycles, travel, and fly small planes; but no bungee jumping, thank you very much.

 

More from LG Nixon

I’ve always had zany and quirky imagination. Growing up in a creaky old house with a grandmother who told stories of ghostly visitations, I was curious. As a child, I filled journals with mystery and detective stories.

 

These days I write about ghosts and spirits to entertain, and use scripture as dialogue to portray God’s love and forgiveness, our hope of redemption, and the reality of a supernatural dimension just beyond our perception.

 

Why would a Christian author write about ghosts? Because scripture is filled with ghosts and spirits, angels, and demons along with some amazing creatures. God uses incredible imagery to capture our imagination and draw us deeper into His word. I love to study scripture because I always find new truths that go beyond the scope of imagination.

 

My writing has grown from my love for Jesus and a desire to share my faith with hope and encouragement. The Issachar Gatekeeper series is designed to show young adults in a fun, adventurous way the impact Christian principles can have on their lives and to deepen their understanding of the world around them.

 

Our heroine, Lucy, has a wonderful neighbor, Mrs. McGoo, who always comes through to save the day with her delicious chocolate chip cookies. Lucy’s best friend, Schuyler Williams, says, “A really good chocolate chip cookie is nearly a spiritual experience, don’t you think?” So, we are sharing this recipe with you so you can sit, relax, and share some with a friend. Enjoy!

My Thoughts

The Ghost of Darwin Stewart is a Young Adult Fiction that is written by  LG Nixon. This is not my go to genre, but it was a fun mystery.  Our main character, Lucy is 13 years old. She goes to a flea market and finds a cool looking artifact. Lucy is followed home from the flea market by a smelly ghost.   Lucy is the keeper of the artifact he has been searching millennia to find. Then everyone Lucy knows and loves are put in danger. Lucy and her friend  Schuyler are in the midst of a battle with good vs evil. This reminded me a lot of spiritual warfare. 

This is the first installment in The Issachar Gatekeeper series. - I have read one of the other books in the series and they can all be read as stand alones. The book is well written and the storyline is intriguing. I enjoyed it een though I am not a young adult. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own. 

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, May 20

Simple Harvest Reads, May 21 (Author Interview)

Christina’s Corner, May 21

Where Crisis & Christ Collide, May 22

An Author’s Take, May 23

Where Faith and Books Meet, May 24

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 25

Locks, Hooks and Books, May 26

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, May 27

A Reader’s Brain, May 28

Blogging With Carol, May 29

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 30

Girls in White Dresses, May 31

Artistic Nobody, June 1 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

For Him and My Family, June 2

Holly’s Book Corner, June 2

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, L.G. is giving away the grand prize package of a custom printed canvas tote bag including a signed copy of the book, mug and coaster, book light, bookmarks, and other goodies!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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My Thoughts -Vivienne in Paris Written by Maria Castellucci Moore Illustrated by Emanuela Mannello

 

Vivienne in Paris Awareness Tour, sponsored by Maria Castellucci Moore
The Children’s Book Review

Join us on the virtual book tour for Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore—winner of the Moms Choice Award!

To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a signed hardcover copy of Vivienne in Paris and a Kindle!

About the Book

Vivienne in Paris

Written by Maria Castellucci Moore

Illustrated by Emanuela Mannello

Ages 4+ | 38 Pages

Publisher: Mascot Kids | ISBN-13: 9781637551431

Publisher’s Book Summary: Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe, and delight in her senses than Paris?

This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy.

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About the Author

Owner Entrepreneur, first-generation American, writer, and mother to four children. Maria Castellucci Moore strives to bring passion and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. A lover of all things European, María has found great passion through her travels to Paris, Italy, Spain, and South America. Her affection for winemaking, foreign languages, the arts, ballroom dancing, and traveling has given María a unique and grateful perspective on life. Her love for her family and helping others through charitable giving has enabled María to thoughtfully curate purposeful life adventures.

María Castellucci Moore earned her bachelor of arts degree in finance from Dominican University on a tennis scholarship, and later pursued studying at New York University and the London School of Economics with a focus on global affairs. In 2016, with her siblings, Maria founded Castellucci Napa Family, a luxury wine and real estate brand. María runs her wine label and a family real estate development company in the greater Bay Area. She is a board member of the San Francisco Opera Guild and is enthusiastic about building opportunity and community through the arts.

María resides in Saint Helena, California, with her husband and four young children. She enjoys writing; traveling; attending the opera, ballet, and symphony; flower arranging; winemaking; ballroom dancing; and playing tennis and the piano..

For more information, visit https://mariacastelluccimooreauthor.com/.

Thanks for following along with us on María Castellucci Moore’s Vivienne in Paris Awareness Tour!

My Thoughts

Vivienne in Paris is written by Maria Castellucci Moore and illustrated by Emanuela Mannello. This is a super cute picture book that is geared toward readers ages 4-8. This book is 38 pages and is beautifully written and illustrated. 

Take a journey through Paris with Vivienne. She shows us her city in a fun way. The author did a great job describing the scenery so that you feel you are there. Vivienne teaches readers to pay attention to what you can see, touch and hear. The book also teaches mindfulness. 

This book would make a great edition to any young child's library. Thank you to the author, publisher and Children's Book Review for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own. 

Vivienne in Paris Virtual Book Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 The Children’s Book Review A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The Momma Spot A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Thursday, May 4, 2023 Me Two Books A book activity paired with Vivienne in Paris

Friday, May 5, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore

Monday, May 8, 2023 My Reading Getaway A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Thursday, May 11, 2023 Lisa’s Reading A book activity paired with Vivienne in Paris

Friday, May 12, 2023 Twirling Book Princess Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore

Monday, May 15, 2023 Joanna’s Bookshelf A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 The Review Wire A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Heart to Heart Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore

Thursday, May 18, 2023 Crafty Moms Share A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Friday, May 19, 2023 The Fairview Review A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Monday, May 22, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Because I Said So A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Thursday, May 25, 2023 A Blue Box Full of Books A book review of Vivienne in Paris

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The Growing Readers Podcast Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore

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