Count Your Blessings

Little Kicker is a beautifully illustrated book designed to be read aloud to children.  Little Kicker is the story of a newborn donkey, and the parent’s desire for their little one’s life to be blessed.  The parents of the newborn invite all the animals living with them in the Ozark Mountains to come and pray for their newborn colt.

One-by-one, the animals approach and pray wonderful prayers and blessings for Little Kicker.  At the end of the book, there is a suggestion to have a special day of prayer for the child who owns the volume, including a space to record those prayers. Perhaps reading this will be the catalyst to bring about a day of blessing for children who haven’t yet had a special day for them–a chance to ask God’s blessings for the child.  Writing the prayers down would be a cherished gift for the child to look at in the years to come. 

As soon as the book was opened, and I saw the delightful illustrations on the inside of the book cover, I knew I was in for a treat–and I wasn’t disappointed.  I always read a great deal to my children, so I purchased and viewed large number of books over the years for them.  With all that exposure to children’s books, I can say Little Kicker is one of the most attractively designed children’s books I have ever seen.

The author has some fun activities in the back of the book for the reader and child to do by returning to the story to find the answers.  There is also information about the real life traits of some of the animals that live in the Ozark Mountains.  

Little Kicker is an enchanting story of love and affection, celebrating the blessing of a child. The story is written from a Christian point-of-view, and is charmingly written.  I think children will enjoy looking at the book, and having it read to them over-and-over.  I would give this book more than five stars if I could.

Get this book and make some priceless memories with the child in your life.  I have the hardback copy of the book, though it does come in a soft cover version.  Remembering my children’s books were almost “loved to pieces,” I would recommend the hardback version.

The author has provided me with a copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner.  Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion. 

Author’s web site:  www.LittleKicker.com