Deseret BookWe’ve all heard the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and we’ve all seen the traditional Christmas crèche. Now, author Sam Beeson and photographers Nina and Terral Cochran combine these two classic Christmas icons to create A Rare Nativity. Upon reading...
Ages 4-8
Christmas Review | Certain Poor Shepherds
A dog, a goat, and their flock follow the sight and scent of a star in a beautifully illustrated, keenly observed Nativity story. The story begins on a cold upland pasture where coarse grass and scrub cedar grew. The hour was midnight. The day was the first of winter....
Review | Jesper Jinx and the Turkish Pepper
The Scribbler is finally starting to feel guilty for sharing Jesper's stories with us, but luckily not enough to stop. Jesper is up to his usual hijinks. He and his best friend Oliver, can make any activity into a riot! Don't miss what happens when Jesper refuses to...
Review | Sam’s Top Secret Journal: We Spy
7th Grader Sam Heidleman lives a pretty normal life - when she's not being bullied for her Down Syndrome. She volunteers, plays on the basketball team, and solves mysteries! Don't miss out on this episode where Sam's instincts are put into high gear when she sees one...
Review | The Pirate and the Firefly
Based on Psalm 1:1-3: 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3 They are like trees planted along the...
Review | To the Sea
As children imagine the sights, sounds, feelings, and tastes evoked in To The Sea, they can take part in one boy’s adventurous day there, with its surprises and rewards. In Graham Blanchard’s Learn, Absorb & Praise Collection, To The Sea is a Praise book, which...
Review | Jesper Jinx and the Sneezing Season
It's allergy season in Puffington Hill and the Herald is hosting a huge photo contest in which the winner will receive fifty pounds. Sounds great right? It would be if Jesper had a camera... and didn't have allergies. Well, the camera is no problem. Jesper's dad...
Review | Bash and the Chocolate Milk Cows
Bash, Beamer and the gang are back for the third book in the series. They'll have to deal with loose chickens running through a fire hall, a brightly painted goat, and cows who give chocolate milk. Not only all that, but there's a robber who is holding up stores and...
Review | How to Become the Most (un)Popular Girl in Middle School
Wow, it's really difficult to be a 6th grader! Especially when you're not good at anything, well, maybe art. Catie Conrad, a typical sixth grade Christian, is ask for life being easier but her little brother and his pet skunk tend to make things aggravating. Add to...