One Hand, Two Hands, by Max Lucado

Max Lucado, the author of so many wonderful books has written a masterful children’s book based on service with our hands. Throughout the story, “One Hand, Two Hands”, you are treated with all the things that can be done with our hands; cleaning rooms, hugging grandma, cooking with your mom, etc. At the end of the story there are several categories of service and what we can do to serve others in those areas.

I have kids aged seven, five (almost 6), and two years old. I was very interested in receiving this book because it looked, by the illustrations that my two year old girl would love it. Ever since we received it in the mail, she has wanted to read it every night before bed. The illustrations are perfect for children. Active, colorful and engaging, my toddler can keep her hands off the book. She absolutely loves it. Even my five year old enjoys it. It’s also a great story book for him to read while he is just now learning. My wife and I love it because it provides a helpful tool for engaging our children in the topic of helping others and doing good to others; that is to say, living the Christian life. I heartily recommend this book to anyone wishing to pass along a heritage of service to the next generation.

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100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs

I was very interested as well as excited when we found 100 Prayers God Loves to Hear: 100 Praise Songs in our mailbox. From cover to cover this book emphasizes prayer and encourages kids to know that there is a real God who loves them and wants to hear their prayers to Him. It's full of colorful illustrations that keep kids attention and the CD's that are included are packed with 100 songs. Each set of two pages has the prayer on the left side and also has information about the type of prayer, how we can use the prayer and anything else including information about different Bible stories.


My kids really enjoyed this book. I would catch my seven year reading it. His favorite was when he would notice a particular quote from a historical figure that he recognized like Abraham Lincoln. It’s a great way for parents to introduce prayer to their children in a way that teaches them “how” to do it. I have no problem recommending this book to any parent who loves communicating to God in prayer and wants to pass love on to their kids. This is a great way to get your children in the habit of spending time with God by reading His Word, praying, and praising Him through song.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

Book Reviews

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