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Sea Song We’re heading for the beach this month and I can’t wait. Sea. Sand. Crabs. Boogie boards.  I love the ocean. The wind and waves remind me of God’s great strength and lead me to praise Him. Psalm 96 calls us to praise Him too. This psalm not only calls on every nation to…

I ran across Erin Hunter’s Power of Three: The Sight and picked it up out of curiosity. I discovered that Erin Hunter is not one author but three and they have written several Warrior series, with Power of Three being the latest. The Sight is the first novel of this series. The novels center on…

Cowgirls and their horses share a special relationship. They work together and play together. Cowgirl Kate ‘s horse Cocoa has a chocolate coat and a mane and tail the color of caramel. That’s a sweet ride for any cowgirl as the two work the ranch, count the cows, and finally bunk down for the night.…

“Zuno, Come!” My dog Zuno is a white Labrador retriever. He likes to run and take naps. He likes people food and rawhide bones. He comes when I call. Unless it’s bath time. Then, he runs. Bath time requires a chase and a firm hand during the bathing process before Zuno finally “escapes” and shakes…

Twists and turns fill this Amazon adventure as Jake Lansa joins his father on a jaguar expedition in Brazil. Roland Smith’s list of characters vary as much as the rain forest creatures around them. Flanna—Jake’s father’s girlfriend that he neglected to mention. Silver—the mysterious boat owner who is a little too eager to help them.…

Tucker Mouse’s love of coins has trapped him in the shoeshine store. How will Harry Cat convince Papa Bellini to open the door? Harry to the Rescue! by Thea Feldman is marked as a Level Two reader and is based on the classic, The Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden. Related stories include Tucker’s Beetle Band,…

I’ve Got My Eye on You Have you ever had the feeling someone was watching you? Maybe you were talking in class or passing a note only to look up and find the teacher’s eyes on you. God tells us in Psalm 1:6 (NIV) that His eye is on us and it’s a good thing:…

For you Ranger’s Apprentice fans, John Flanagan has authored a new series called Brotherband Chronicles. The Outcasts, the premiere novel of the series, takes place in Skandia, but our new hero, Hal, has Araluen blood in his veins. This novel walks us through Skandian brotherband training which prepares boys for their adult roles as Skandian sailors and warriors.…

Over the next month, Zuno will spotlight some early reader books. This week, he’s chosen Cynthia Rylant’s Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks. When Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby need adventure, they go next door to Mrs. Teaberry’s house. Today, Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke head for a sightseeing boat and open…

School Shopping Have you started school shopping? New shoes. School supplies. Backpacks. Lunch boxes. A new outfit for the first day. How do you choose your stuff? Cool brands? Designer logos? The sale of the day? The first day of school sends us shopping for other things too. Friends. Who will you avoid and who will…