Here’s a list of summer adventures to go on together — many for free and without leaving home. New this year: Spend summer like a Brit! PS: Be sure to sign up for my newsletter for articles like this and exclusive free downloads each month. Get Outside Go on a massive treasure hunt with Geocaching… Read more »
Summer Books & Activities
Summer is all about adventure, and we can always go on adventures inside books. We’ve compiled our Top Summer Book Picks and suggested an activity to go along with each one. Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey My absolute favourite. A classic story of one summer on an island in Maine. Activity: Make a paper… Read more »
Books Celebrating a Daddy’s Love
In honour of Father’s Day, here are some of my books celebrating a daddy’s love — from the protective, unconditional love of a father, to the special love of grandparents, to the perfect love of our heavenly father. Known A board book for the tiniest readers featuring a daddy and his son. Reminds little ones… Read more »
A Royally Splendid Tea
Being a Brit I thought—out of the goodness of my heart—I ought to share some tips on how to make a Royally Splendid Proper Cup Of Tea so you can enjoy it while you watch the coronation of King Charles on May 6 (although, truthfully, there’s really no need for a coronation to justify a… Read more »
Books Fit for Royalty
In honour of King Charles’ upcoming coronation, here are my book picks fit for royalty. Why not read them at your own coronation party? (Free Coronation Party Pack here!) The Queen’s Hat by Steve Antony I have to start with a book honouring our beloved Queen. When the wind went swish, it took the Queen’s… Read more »
10 Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing
Several years ago, we discovered my 8 year-old niece was being bullied at school. It was heartbreaking to see how withdrawn and cowed she became. And I wished she had a book she could read before school to remind her of all the magnificent things God says about her—instead of what the bullies were saying. So… Read more »
The Jesus Storybook Bible Lent Guide
The Jesus Storybook Bible Lent Guide is back! And this year it is even better than ever. From the intro to the JSB Lent Guide: “’Lent’ is the time we remember God’s Secret Rescue Plan. And we make room for time with our Heavenly Father, too. As we read the stories of God’s Great Rescue… Read more »
Tiny Cedric’s Twelve Tiny Tips for New Year
Look at poor Tiny Cedric, smothered by a big falling pile of books. Is that how you feel at the start of this year? Are your resolutions tumbling down all around you? What if we headed into this new year not with a list of resolutions of all these big things we want to accomplish… Read more »
Advent Resources for Grown Ups
Advent – the days leading up to Christmas – means “arrival.” It is a time of preparation and reflection, as we wait for God’s great Rescuer, Emmanuel—God with us. Here are some books and music that can be helpful companions as we prepare our hearts to make room for the child born in Bethlehem. In… Read more »
2022 Advent Kit
The JSB 2022 FREE Advent Kit is here! We’re excited to share our newly updated 2022 Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Kit. It includes: 24 printable Christmas ornaments (art by Jago) Reading plan for each day of December Christmas soundtrack Coloring pages from The Jesus Storybook Bible Coloring Book Printable memory cards Bonus ornament from Song… Read more »