Two book reviews for you today! What a treat!!
Arthur is in
a REAL pickle … he can’t find the perfect gift for Santa! As the shopping days run
out, Arthur notices a lot of hungry Santas around town, and combines their
favorite foods into one awful feast! D.W. really shines in this book, and in
good sibling fashion, helps her brother out with careful advice and a surprise solution
for the finale!
Marc Brown’s
Arthur books are always a treat. This one is extra special because of how
Arthur’s little sister helps him out! Another thing I love is how engaging the
illustrations are. There are tons of surprises in the drawings, especially for
eager readers, who will enjoy discovering the silly names left on greetings cards,
magazines, and food labels.
Day 07 – The
Crippled Lamb – Max Lucado, illustrated by Liz Bonham
Joshua the
lamb has a big problem: he is different than all the other sheep. While the
other lambs can run and jump, Joshua is left out because he was born with a crippled
leg. Saddened by his disability, Joshua finds comfort in a friendly old cow
named Abigail, who treats him with kindness and reminds him gently that God will
never abandon him, even when his hope has run out.
When the day
arrives for the flock to move to a new valley, Joshua is too weak to make the
journey and is left in the farmyard stable. That night, something wonderful
happens, and Joshua has a big part to play! In a very Max Lucado fashion, we
are reminded that everything happens for a reason, and everyone has a special
place to be, all by God’s design.
This story
is a gentle reminder of the power and scope of God’s providence. Though we may
feel sorry for ourselves and let down by those around us, each of us has a
special place and a special worth! This story also encourages us to be comfortable
with hope and “mystery”, as it’s not always in God’s plan to let us know the
reasons we may find ourselves in difficult situations.
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