Author Archives: Becky

“Good News! God Made Me!” by Glenys Nellist

(Our Daily Bread for Kids Presents) Illustrated by Lizzie Walkley Wonderful, Marvelous You! Children love hearing about themselves, so will instantly like this book because it points out how each and every part of themselves is distinctive.  Little ones will … Continue reading

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“The Spice King” by Elizabeth Camden

              The Spice of Life Salt and pepper sum up the spices in most American foods at the turn of the last century.  Things like rosemary, cumin, and basil that are a staple today … Continue reading

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“Aiming for Love” by Mary Connealy

Getting Away from it All? The Nordegren sisters, Jo, Ursula and Ilsa, have grown up in the late 1800s in the wilds of the Rocky Mountains.  Their grandparents raised them in isolation scaring them with stories of sickness followed by … Continue reading

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Beans, Dried, Easy Preparation

2 lb package of dried beans (such as Navy, Pinto, Red, etc.) 1 cup chicken broth 1 chopped onion 1 package chopped bacon 2 teaspoon salts and pepper Chopped fresh Cilantro, if desired Put a two-pound package of dried beans … Continue reading

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“Mr. Scruff” by Simon James

Let’s Be Friends!               Just when you feel you have to look or act a certain way in order to befriend someone, along comes Mr. Scruff, and he breaks all the patterns with his … Continue reading

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Easy Birthday Cake, Gluten Free

The trick to making a good sponge cake is to sift the Swerve and potato starch.  Also, beat as much air as possible into the separated eggs, folding them gently into the batter without overworking them and causing the whites … Continue reading

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“Astro Girl” by Ken Wilson-Max

              Blast Off! Have you ever had a passion for something that you wanted so badly that you could almost taste it?  Little Astrid has that.  She longs to be an astronaut and she … Continue reading

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“The NIV Quest Study Bible” by Zondervan & Christianity Today

Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible                   The Word that Goes On and On…. This very readable book proclaims that it is the only study Bible that also answers … Continue reading

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“Pick a Pumpkin” by Patricia Toht

Illustrated by Jarvis               The Great Pumpkin! Join the good times this family has as they take part in fall activities.  It begins by visiting a pumpkin patch and selecting their favorite squash.  Friends … Continue reading

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“The Gryphon Heist” by James R. Hannibal

              Scamming the Bad Guy! Tailia Inger along with her friend, Eddie Gupta, have just become CIA operatives.  They are supposed to be sent on an easy job in eastern Europe.  Instead the job … Continue reading

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