That’s What Heroes Do by Adam Kinzinger - A Tommy Nelson Publications children's book [Review & Giveaway]

That’s What Heroes Do by Adam Kinzinger

ISBN: 9781400252725
Hardcover $19.99 SRV

My thoughts:  I love when books (and parents) tell the stories of real live heroes rather than fiction super heroes that zip and zap through the air and shoot bolts of lightning from their fists performing superhuman feats. Real people are much greater and inspiring. They are much greater for children to aspire to emulate themselves.

In Mr. Adam Kinzinger's first children's book, he looks at heroes in different walks of life. The boy living this story has a father that is a pilot - super stuff in a boy's eyes. The father gives his son a tour of the United States via his own plane to learn about the many heroes that live all around us.

Focusing on acts of kindness as well as heroic acts, this story guides the reader's thoughts toward the whole of society as it engages in deeds done to help others. It ends with the thought that "Heroes put others first!" Indeed, an apt definition of a hero.

Brightly illustrated in strong colors and cheerful people from every day walks of life.

About the book: Who is a hero? From first responders and soldiers to teachers and friends, discover what makes a real-life hero in this story from Adam Kinzinger, veteran and former congressman. Take to the skies with a boy and his pilot dad as they visit sites across the United States in search of heroes. As they look down on community helpers working hard to lift up others, and even witness those who gave everything at Arlington Cemetery, children will discover that America is built on the service and sacrifices of heroes.

In this imaginative, heartfelt adventure, boys and girls 4 to 8 will

• discover that heroes are all around us,
• learn about notable sites across the United States where heroes work and serve,
• learn that a hero protects and lifts up others,
• understand that anyone can choose kindness and generosity, and
• be inspired to honor the sacrifices made for them.

Inspired by the author's experiences as an Air Force pilot, this story of adventure, curiosity, and patriotism will give children a deeper understanding of the many people who put others first every day to make America a nation of safety and opportunity. Perfect for classroom and homeschool studies about Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day, this hopeful book will encourage children to be tomorrow's heroes—and to start today.

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Ends August 9 at 11:39 p.m. EDT

Open to USA addresses only.

That’s What Heroes Do

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. Winner's prize book is provided and sent directly to the winner by publisher or publicist. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.

Summer time fun activity books from Candlewick

Easy going, relaxing, fun-loving summer time! A time to play, get out 'n about, and be a kid!

Make it also a time to tickle the brain a bit with creative fun!

Unicornia Coloring Book ($9.99 USD, ISBN: 9781536256215) by Ana Punset (Author), Diana Vicedo (Illustrator) 

My thoughts: This is a fun, cheerful, creative coloring book. Filled with joyful, happy pictures of the imaginary, mythical unicorn and a charming girl.

Hours of fun to color with crayons or paints. Quality paper.

About the book: This easy and fun coloring book makes a great gift for any unicorn lover!

Seth and the Very Scary Storm by Courtney Reissig & illustrated by Catharine Collingridge [Review & Giveaway]

Helping children understand the storms of life....

ISBN: 9798384529781
Hardcover - $14.99 USD
BHKids / Lifeway

My thoughts: The author seamlessly uses the Biblical account of Jesus healing the man who was blind from birth to help a modern child understand the loss and sadness that comes from the destruction of a tornado that ripped through the neighborhood where he lived.

The book gently begins with the wrenching tale of fear of the roaring storm and then having to face the destruction left in its aftermath. The child (and yes, adults, too) is bewildered and lacking in understanding of these dire happenings, and his mother gently teaches that God loves him and is with him in the storm. This lesson can be used to help one understand storms of life and not just tornados, hurricanes, etc. 

Lots of good information in this sweet book.

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5

About the book:  Will a storm come again?

Children are often keenly aware of natural disasters and other scary news, near or far. And they might ask the age-old questions . . . Is God mad at us? Why did God let this bad thing happen?

In this poignant yet hopeful picture book, young Seth tries to understand why a tornado hit his neighborhood, and he worries the dark sky will return. His mom helps him work through his fears by sharing the biblical story of the man born blind, showing Seth (and young readers) that Christ is always working and is our comfort and courage even on the hardest days.

Parents and caregivers can use Seth and the Very Scary Storm—and the discussion questions at the end—to have gentle conversations with their children about fear and suffering, showing them the God who loves us through it all.

This book is a comforting read for children   fear storms and bad weather,  are troubled after hearing scary news,  or who feel worried after facing a natural disaster or other difficulties.

"Do not fear, for I am with you." Isaiah 43:5

GIVEAWAY 

Begins June 26

Ends July 27 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT

Open to USA addresses only.

Seth and the Very Scary Storm by Courtney Reissig

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. Winner's prize copy is provided and mailed directly to the winner by publisher. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes. 

Radiant Mobile - Save the children by selective access to mobile & internet - [review & giveaway]

•  Concerned parents get vocal about influence social media has on their children.
• Christian Mobile Plan = Power to the Parents
• Take back the internet
• England to pass laws that prohibit children's access to social media.

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Radiant Mobile is partnered with Compax who is integrated in the T-Mobile Network, bringing faith-focused mobile service together with world-class 5G connectivity.

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Begins June 25

Ends July 6 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Open to USA entrants only

NOTE: We can accept ONLY winners who have NOT won via another blogger's giveaway in this campaign. I will randomly select a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place candidate to win. Publicist will determine their validity to win. Only 1 winner can win the gift card via Chat With Vera. 

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Murder UnShelved: A Stitches, Perks & Pages cozy mystery by Vannetta Chapman

My thoughts: It is such a delight to read a book by Vannetta Chapman and her newest cozy mystery Murder Unshelved: A Stitches, Perks, & Pages Cozy Mystery" is no exception. A gentle read that cozies up to some murderous happenings in a small town keeps one gently turning the pages wondering what's next. A cast of characters that meld together into a delicious community of friends and supporters. As two middle aged single sisters settle in on their new adventure of small-town-living and shared shop creation and ownership, they happen upon a body. A dead body. Part in and part out of their soon to be shop.

Then the adventure begins to cozy up into their lives bestirring their coffee, fabric, and books and their community of friends. And in the midst of this murderous coziness, we have a sweet, gentle mid-life romance begin to bloom.

I just loved the story and really want the author to get busy on another Stitches, Perks, and Pages Cozy Mystery.

About the book: Sisters Emma Dawson and Sydney Givens arrive in town ready to launch their dream business—Stitches, Perks & Pages, a quilt shop and bookstore under one roof. But before they can even begin unpacking, they find a dead body sprawled across their delivery entrance. Welcome to Fox Hollow.

The victim, Evan Pritchard, had secrets—and someone is still searching for whatever he was hiding. With danger edging closer and another murder looming, Emma and Sydney realize they can’t just shelve the problem and hope it goes away.

Luckily, Fox Hollow has a way of turning strangers into allies. With the help of a sharp-witted retired nurse, a determined Amish teen, an overachieving high school valedictorian, and steady-eyed Detective Noble Beck, the sisters may have a chance to catch a killer before their new beginning becomes their last.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine alone and are freely given.

Tove Under the Tree by Larissa Theule & illustrated by Julie Benbassat (9781536232813)

About the book: A child’s courage and creativity save a fallen tree in this gentle young chapter book about empathy, resilience, community, and our indelible bond with nature.

There was a tickle at the top of her head. . . .

Tove’s brain vibrated like a phone. The little branch was asking for permission to grow.

Tove straightened. “Yes, please grow,” she said.

Just like that, her head accepted and welcomed the branch’s polite, exploring baby roots.

For as long as Tove can remember, the giant ficus tree has stood in front of her house, shading her bedroom during the day, holding up the stars at night. Now it lies on the ground, chopped down. “It was dead,” says the arborist. “Trees die. People think they live forever, but they don’t.” Or don’t they? Tove picks up a little branch that escaped the chipper, a branch still green and supple, still holding life. With that, she makes a bold and valiant resolution—and when the weight of her decision grows larger than a small child can handle by herself, the entire neighborhood comes together to support her and the tree they all love. With Larissa Theule’s graceful prose and Julie Benbassat’s inviting illustrations, a realistic familiarity merges with magical realism in an elegant, moving story with shades of a classic.

My thoughts:  This is a well written story with text and story line that is interesting, fun, and structurally appropriate for the intended age. A bit quirky in hypothesis and has neighborly characters that are engaging with one another and in quirk-appeal to the story and for the reader's entertainment.

Now, of course, it is absurd to think of a tree cutting taking root atop a little girl's head, but Tove's tree cutting from a beloved tree does just that. It grows amazingly fast which soon presents difficulties for which Tove and friends find suitable solutions. 

While not a "fairy tale," I surmise that it is a close reading cousin of the genre. It is certainly entertaining and has thought provoking ideas that a exploring mind can tool around with a bit. A fun read.

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

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