HURRY! Short-time Giveaway of CSB Illustrators Notetaking Bible

Posted on April 15, 2025 by WordPress.com Support

A Great New Illustrated Bible

Here is your chance to win a copy of, “CSB Illustrators Notetaking Bible,” the Christian Standard Bible Version.  But it is a short giveaway, so you must hurry and enter the Rafflecopter at the end of my post.

This is a beautiful Bible that has wide margins for both your notetaking and drawing.  Additionally, there are some illustrations ready for you to add color or any other creative additions.

This is a substantial Bible.  It has two ribbon markers; the cover has a wonderful feel to it called LeatherTouch.  It has an easy-to-read font, maps in the back, a nice concordance, and many other features.

This is a lovely Bible to have anytime, but it is wonderful during the Easter season to get a new copy of God’s word that has plenty of room for notes, illustrations, or anything else that comes to mind. 

If you don’t want to wait to see if you win a Bible, you can get one for yourself here https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/csb-illustrator-s-notetaking-bible-large-print-edition-cream-leathertouch-M00101449/005850840 where they are currently on sale for $48.74

You can also check out upcoming spring releases through the Holman Gift Guide HERE!  https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/holman-gift-guide/?mc_cid=b3dbdb7bbf

The best of luck to you.  This is only open to those 18 or older & residents of the USA, in one of the contiguous 48 states, and those who haven’t won via another blogger’s campaign. No purchase necessary!

Thank you, Momentum Influencers, for providing Tickmenot with a Bible to review.

 

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“Lizzie’s Little Mouse,” by Anne Blackburne

Posted on April 12, 2025 by WordPress.com Support

Baking up an Amish Mystery!

Lizzie, a young Amish woman, has worked for years to have her own bakery and now her wish has come true–almost.  From the day the bakery opened, bad things have happened. On that day, two odd men questioned her, one told her she should give up the idea, and close.  Both men were strangers in the community.

That was followed by someone breaking in the bakery during the night. It was really traumatizing because Lizzie lives above the bakery. Later a brick, with a threatening note, was thrown through her front window.

As Lizzie and her friends try to figure out who is doing this, more bad things happen.  Lizzie is on thin ice with her bishop, he has not told her to stop sleuthing–yet.

John, the brother of her best friend, is helping her try to figure things out.  But the more time she spends with him, the more confused her feelings towards him are.

Little Mouse, her cat, plays an important part in the story.

As a bonus, there are two recipes in the back of the book, including one for beignets, along with the best way to eat them.

This is a great book that is both an Amish story, and a very good mystery.  The ending has many twists, with things I did not see coming.  This five-star book has one of the best mysteries I have ever read.  Get a copy, and see if I am right!

Fans of mysteries, Amish books, and well-written stories will enjoy this great tale.

Thanks to Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Lizzie’s Little Mouse,” by Anne Blackburne, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“Maisy Loves Birds,” by Lucy Cousins

Posted on April 10, 2025 by WordPress.com Support

Sing Like the Birdies Sing!

Birds are all around us, and Maisy is ready to show you how many different ones there are.  Children will love hearing that there are bird families:  ones that fly, ones that swim, jungle birds, and many other types.

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We have a good time imitating the bird sounds while reading this book.  It is also fun looking at the birds outside, and trying to figure out what type of bird families they belong to.

Birds from different parts of the world are included along with the importance of having water, food, and houses for them.

Besides the great illustrations, this board book contains one of Maisy’s trademarks, the back page is a triple fold out, full of more birds and information.

Find out for yourself that giggles and fun will be had in this great five-star book.  This will be enjoyed by children aged one through four-years-old.

Thanks to Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Maisy Loves Birds,” by Lucy Cousins, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

 

 

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“Ada, Are You Ready?” by Daishu Ma

Posted on April 3, 2025 by WordPress.com Support

Surprise!

Something is going on in the dark. Everywhere a flashlight beam points, it shows another animal with something different.  Monkey has a pointy hat.  Duck and squirrel have a banner.  Elephant has balloons.

Join the excitement as they get ready to give Ada a surprise birthday party.

Are they able to get Ada there before she knows what is going on?

Most children love birthdays, and parties. This board book is full of fun watching the animals do things in the dark to keep the secret.  But the best thing is the last page when everyone yells, “surprise.”

Little ones will have a great time yelling it, too.  They will be delighted to talk about having a party for themselves, or hearing about your birthdays from the past.

This five-star book will be enjoyed by ages up to three-years-old. This would make a nice birthday gift, or would be fun anytime of the year.

Thanks to Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Ada, Are You Ready?” by Daishu Ma, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

 

 

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“Ada Look at my Teeth,” by Daishu Ma

Posted on March 30, 2025 by WordPress.com Support

Sink Your Teeth into This!

Teeth are everywhere! Join little Ada as she finds not only lots of teeth, but all different sizes and shapes.

There are large, small, and in-between teeth.  Some are short, some are long, or pointy, or round.  Each type of animal has its own sort of teeth.

As she explores, Ada learns about the many kinds of teeth that are out there.  She even learns how smiles look different because of the teeth.

Little ones like seeing pictures of faces, and details about them, including teeth, making this board book right up their alley.  Expect lots of giggles and laughter while looking at the pages.

A fun thing to do is to have the child show their teeth and smile, while the reader does the same thing.  Compare what your smiles look like.  After reading this book, point out the teeth of animals and people that are around you.

This five-star book will be a springboard for good times.  Babies to three-years-olds will be  delighted by this book. Get a copy and see for yourself.

Thanks to Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Ada Look at my Teeth,” by Daishu Ma, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

 

 

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“The Tiny Crown,” by Susan Barnett Braun

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Becky

It Could Happen to You!

Lucinda, a teenager, is unhappy with her life, especially with school, and the attention she gets from boys.  She is sure being in England, in the land of royals, would solve everything.  Out of the blue, she and her family get a chance to go there.

While out touring, Lucinda somehow crosses into another time.  She not only finds herself in a castle, she soon finds herself romantically involved with a royal.  She gets to stay in the castle, and attends balls while wearing beautiful clothing. Finally, she has everything she always hoped for.  But some of it is not what she had imagined.

She misses her old life, but since she doesn’t know how she got there, is there any way to get back?

Stay with Lucinda to see if dreams really do come true.

This is a great story with different twists and turns that will keep you guessing how things will turn out.  It is a clean, five-star tale that I recommend for fans of royals, or well-written stories.

Thanks to the author for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Tiny Crown,” by Susan Barnett Braun, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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“This Sheep Needs Your Help,” by David LaRochelle

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Becky

Save the Day!

Only the reader can help this sheep.  He really needs it because so many things happen to him.  For instance, he needs help getting across the water, he isn’t dressed right for the weather, and he is chased, more than once, by something that could hurt him.

This interactive book allows you to help in all the situations.  The author has written many books, often tongue-in-cheek, and this is no exception.  This cute tale will have little ones wanting to use it, and it will keep them entertained. A special dry-erase marker is included that will make the magic happen, and it cleans up easily with a damp paper towel.  The oversized-board book has lots of bright colors that will catch your child’s eye.

Let the creativity begin!

I highly recommend this fun, five-star book.  It is very entertaining, and children three to seven-years-old will enjoy it.

Thanks to Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “This Sheep Needs Your Help,” by David LaRochelle, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

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Piggy Paint Pens

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Becky

Fingers and Toes!

Here is a new product we recently tried; they are paint pens by the makers of Piggy Paint.  This is a company that gears their things towards children, and tries to make their product the safest polish.  They are all cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free.

These paint pens are great.  We had five colors:  green, pink, red, purple, and blue.  To begin with, the pens need to be activated.  It is easy to do, and doesn’t take long, and after that, they are good to go.

They can be used to decorate already polished nails, or used to cover nails instead of traditional nail polish.  The pens are not “drippy” so it is easy to make designs without polish glopping, plus it dries fast.

I am thrilled there is no smell, and I would not have a problem using it on a child.  My  suggestion is that they make more colors, especially white and black ones.

Although geared toward children, adults can use them, too.  I recommend children use these with adult supervision.  I have many sensitivities, and cannot use regular nail polish, but am happy to say I can use Piggy Paint.

I give these five-stars and recommend them.

Thank you, Piggy Paint, for providing Tickmenot with Piggy Paint Pens to review. Opinions are my own.

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“The Phantom of the Organ: And Other Mysteries of St. Matthews,” by Susan Barnett Braun

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Becky

The Curious Happenings at St. Matthews!

Melody plays the organ for St. Matthews, a small church in a little town.  Although she is in a compact community, many questionable things happen.  They keep Melody on her toes as she tries to get to the bottom of them all.

For instance, there are strange noises that occur when Melody is in the church alone, so she attempts to discover the source.

She also throws herself into the hunt for the church bequest a deceased member hid in the church.  It has been searched for before and never found, but the church is in dire need of money, and anything that could be found would help.

Right after they put a beautiful baby Jesus in the Christmas display, it is taken.  Melody hopes to discover who would do something like that.  She is busy with all that more.

The church is made up of endearing people, along with some characters.  There are even stories of their widowed pastor, and what happens when he tries to re-enter the dating field.

This is a fun five-star book.  It is a clean read that will often bring a smile to your face, while glued to the pages to find out more.  There is a nice twist towards the end of the tale, and I highly recommend it.  My only wish is that there would be more stories about this delightful place! This will be enjoyed by those who like well-written stories, mysteries, or small-town life.

Thanks to Susan Barnett Braun, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Phantom of the Organ: And Other Mysteries of St. Matthews,” by Susan Braun, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

The Author’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/susanbarnettbraun/

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“The Peacemaker,” by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Becky

What to Believe

Ada, a young Amish woman, always felt like she played second fiddle in life. When her best friend, Rosa, caught the eye of Ephraim, Ada secretly wished Ephraim had liked her instead.

Long after the two became an item, Rosa disappeared after a huge fight with Ephraim. Many people witnessed the blow up, and there were rumors that Ephraim did something to her. It has been disproved, but many still think he is guilty.mifflin county mysteries amish fiction wanda brunstetter christian

Ephraim is now back home after spending several months away helping his grandmother. He has started spending time with Ada, but is he sincere, or is he trying to squelch the rumors about him, and using Ada as a distraction. After all, Ada has never felt worthy of his love.

There are interesting side stories, too. First, Ephraim’s grandmother, Sarah, and the friendship she has formed with Josiah. Then there is Susan, Rosa’s sister, who is in love with Amish bad boy, Ben. Next, the mysterious barn burnings that have never been solved.mifflin county mysteries amish fiction wanda brunstetter christian

This is a great book because of all the things that come about with Ada, the side stories, and the on-going mystery of what happened to Rosa. You will be glued to this tale, wanting to know what takes place next.

Although part of a series, this clean story stands on its own. If you are a fan of well-written stories, Amish tales, or mysteries, you will enjoy this five-star book. I recommend it.

Thank you, Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Peacemaker,” by Wanda E. Brunstetter, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

Wanda E. Brunstetter

Amish Country’s Most Beloved Storyteller

New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda’s stories consistently earn spots on the nation’s most prestigious bestseller lists and receive numerous awards.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and family ties. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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