About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Thursday, December 5, 2024

CSB Grace Bible for Kids (Large Print, Dyslexia Friendly Bible) by 2K/DENMARK & Holman Bibles


ABOUT THE CSB GRACE BIBLE FOR KIDS

Dyslexia shouldn’t keep us from reading the Bible. And now, it doesn’t have to!

Designed to enhance readability for all levels and varieties of dyslexia and reading challenges, the new CSB Grace Bible for Kids and CSB Grace Bible, created in partnership with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University, feature an inclusive and tested typeface, layout, and design. Experience the truth of God’s Word with Bibles designed specifically for dyslexia and reading challenges!


Features
  • Inclusive Grace typeface, layout, and design
  • Enhances readability for all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges
  • Unique, colored page overlays included to further enhance visual processing
  • Complete text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB)
  • Large, 11-point type size
  • Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding



MY THOUGHTS.....

Dyslexia shouldn’t keep kids from reading the Bible. And now, it doesn’t have to!

This is such a special Bible! The bright blue cover with a multi-colored cross instantly catches your eye and the soft imitation leather makes it easy for small hands to hold, but the text is the major attraction! This CSB Grace Bible for Kids uses a special font to make it easier to read, there are 10 colored overlays to help dyslexic readers process it better, and it even has specific instructions for using those overlays! And then, there's the content! It has an abundance of study aids that include colored maps, a dictionary, and cross-references of Old and New Testament quotes. This Bible is a fantastic tool for exploring God's Word and I found the section that features Jesus and His apostles especially enlightening!

This is a wonderful resource. It may target dyslexic children but the designers at Holman Bible Publishers have created a Bible that ALL young people can use for years to come!

Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of this product for this review. These opinions are 100% my own.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A Closer Look at the CSB Grace Bible for Kids








10 Different Color Overlays










Using the Color Overlays














A special two-page spread on The Life of Jesus makes the Bible come alive! Other pages include The Names of Jesus, The Miracles of Jesus, & The Apostles of Jesus.

There's also a colored map tracing Jesus's Birth and Early Childhood!





Want to learn more about the CSB Grace Bible for Kids? 
There's also a Grace Bible for Adults!
Follow this link for information about them both!







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1 copy of CSB Grace Bible for Kids, 
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NOTE: This giveaway is limited to US winners who are 18 years or older. The giveaway closes at  11:59 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024


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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Never Forgotten by Hannah Linder

Never Forgotten
ABOUT THE BOOK

All He Wanted was Justice. All She Wanted was His Heart.   

Georgina Whitmore, not accustomed to any man being unaffected by her charms, is plagued with the disappearance and rejection of Simon Fancourt. Twelve years later, Mr. Fancourt returns to British society with two children and a mad hunger for justice.   

Racing against time, Simon works to uncover the men responsible for his wife’s horrific murder, protect his children, and fulfill his father’s unexpected will by marrying Georgina—the last thing in the world he wants to do.   

Though her heart throbs to accept, she would rather lose him again than have his name without his love. She denies his proposal of matrimony, knowing it will cost them both. 

But as tragedies unravel and secret enemies narrow their sights on Simon, Georgina risks her life—and her reputation—to protect him and the children. Will the danger scorch them alive? Or will it, for the first time, open his heart to her?



MY THOUGHTS.....

Oh, my! This book took me down memory lane and back to the days of Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt, and Phyllis Whitney. I loved their gothic romances riddled with mystery and suspense and author Hannah Linder has captured all of this in her newest book, Never Forgotten. I was captivated by the intriguing characters, the deluge of emotions, and the dark vibes that characterize Gothic fiction! As I breathlessly turned the pages, I wondered if there could be a satisfactory ending. When I witnessed their attempts to ignore their deepening feelings, I wanted to shake Simon and Georgina and shout, "Forget the past and grab what's before you!"

Never Forgotten is a must-read for all who enjoy sweet romance, second chances, intense suspense, and subtle messages of faith. Linder has become one of my go-to authors for historical Christian and Regency romance!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Hannah Linder resides in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia. Represented by Cynthia Ruchti with Books & Such Literary Management, she writes Regency romantic suspense novels filled with passion, secrets, and danger. She is a double 2021 Selah Award winner, a 2022 Selah Award winner, and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Her debut, Beneath His Silence  released in November, 2022.

In way of career, Hannah is a Graphic Design Associates Degree graduate who specializes in professional book cover design. She designs for both traditional publishing houses and individual authors, including New York Times, USA Today, National, and International bestsellers (hannahlinderdesigns.com). She is also a self-portrait photographer of historical fashion.

When Hannah is not writing, she enjoys playing instruments—piano, guitar, and ukulele—songwriting, painting still life, walking in the rain, and sitting on the front porch of her 1800s farmhouse. Her greatest desire is to please her Savior and to write in a way that glorifies and uplifts Him. 

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OTHER BOOKS BY HANNAH LINDER

Never Forgotten