If the cover of this book caught your eye, wait until you look inside. The story and pictures are a perfect match. A great book for children and dog lovers too. One to read if there is a new baby in the house. This is a story that chidren can relate to.

When I look for a good children's book, I look for clear writing, colorful pictures, and an uncomplicated storyline with a happy ending. The fact that I own Field Spaniels (one of the two breeds in this book)is beside the point. This is a sweet book that may even help a child deal with his or her own sibling rivalry.

When I read the prayers and look at the pictures that these children have contributed, it gives me great hope for our future. The children express their thoughts with such pure and simple words and drawings. The book is profound in it's simplicity. I think children will love to read it, as it may convey what they themselves have been feeling and thinking. It may also prompt them to add a drawing or prayer of their own. I think adults will love it for some of the same reasons that I do. It reinforces my belief that with children like this in our world, the future is indeed bright. Everyone on our Christmas list this year is receiving a copy of this book.

Often great tragedy brings forth a greater outpouring of love and prayer. But when prayer comes from children of many faiths with a common theme of love and caring then it becomes the most powerful of words that are so freely given. This amazing book captures the hearts and souls of America's children through their prayers and drawings following the September 11th disasters. Abby, age 6 draws a smiling sun, green trees and flowers and offers (in the color purple) "You can borrow MY guardian angel." Matt, age 12, ask God to help the injured to be healed, the missing that they may be found and the dead that they are safe in heaven. He asks forgiveness for all and that all are kept safe. Page after page is filled with the thoughts and prayers of our greatest natural resource, "Our children." It is through them that we will survive as a nation and as a caring people. Children's Prayers for America is an outpouring of love from our children and it will touch your heart. A portion of the proceeds is donated to 9/11 charities to support families, children & education.

This book is very well-written. Out of all the books available, this book contained every piece of information that I needed.

This is the very first book that my father bought for me. I learned all about fixing cars while using this volume to keep my 1967 Olds Cutlass running. Within the pages I discovered more than enough info and proceedures that I actually went on to become an ASE/FORD certified mechanic. I still use and recommend all Chilton's volumes.

This booklet is geared for children but is ideal for the adult who wants to team up with a youngster to learn a few basic Chinese characters. Approximately forty simple characters are introduced along with instruction on how to read Chinese sentences. Storybook- type illustrations are reminiscent of those found in fairy-tale books and the English explanations, which are usually accompanied with a brief story, are written such that a second-grader can easily follow along. Particularly enjoyable were the explanations on why some of the characters are written the way they are. There is also instruction on how the Chinese words are spoken.

If you want a quickie tour of some basic Chinese characters try Julie Mazel Sussman's "I Can Read That." Her pocketbook teaches you how to recognize 71 Chinese characters that are frequently encountered by tourists. But if you have a young son or daughter, or grandchild, and would like to explore this beautiful language together them this book is definitely the one you want.

when i frist saw this book i didnt think it was going to be helpful so i kept looking around for books to hepl me learn. But one day when i was in a book store i saw it and fliped through it, and saw that it looked helpful and had all the information you would need to learn some of the basic chinese characters.I highly sugest getting this book if you are looking to learn to wright Chinese.

Even if you are desperate to know what forgiveness involves and how to do it, this book need not be devoured at one sitting. This is because the book makes it clear that forgiveness involves patience, just as much as learning other positive things and unlearning negative things take time. God supplies the patience and the forgivess we need ourselves, the love and the grace to get it done. It should not be rushed. The book covers that forgivenes involves breaks in relationships, whether it be a marriage, children or friendships of any degree. Forgiveness can be hard because the other party may go on hurting you, but then you may still be hurting the other party yourself because you reactions aren't right either. But if you feel condemned because it is taking too long then remember that there are no instant solutions - the book makes it clear that because we are people and it involves relationships things take time. Here are a number of other things the book makes clear. It is not for us to determine what repentance in the other party looks like - just because it would be healing to see an upset other party, upset with the hurt they have caused you. It makes it clear that forgivess does not depend on the repentance of the other party showing they will never do whatever it is again. Repentance alone may not be all that is needed to deal with the root issues in the offender and in the relationship that caused the fracture in the relationship. So just because the offender repents but does it again may not mean they have not repented. Repentance may be only the beginning of the process of healing the reason for the offence and the relationship. Neither does it depend on them doing anything to prove it or to show they have changed. Look at the Prodigal Son parable in the gospel of Luke Chapter 15 and how the thief on the cross was forgiven but did not have to leap down from his cross to prove he had changed. Usually forgiveness takes more time than we'd like, but forgiveness does not mean that the offence is OK. But here is the absolute key - we don't have to accomplish it. We position ourselves by praying for the grace to begin the process if we can't position ourselves by choosing to forgive straigh away. And when we do forgive, He gives us the grace to get it done because he accomplishes it because He is our sanctification - we do not achieve it, we position ourselves and He accomplishes it for us. It does mean you don't judge the other person, that you don't hold any grudges and that you are given the grace to love them. It is not an excuse for the other person to hurt you again, nor (if you are the forgiven one)is it an excuse for you to take the forgiver for granted and hurt the other person. Building trust again may be a time consuming, but separate matter to the process of forgiveness. It may be part of the process. But whilst books can help, healing comes from God himself and we each need a special and unique healing from God. No book can be a blueprint, but it can be healing to see it takes time and it is a process. May this book be part of your process.

Anyone involved in counselling knows that at the root of practically every relationship problem lies unforgiveness. But while most Christians understand the general concept, many struggle with actually experiencing it. Choosing Forgiveness takes you beyond the concept, and teaches in simple yet practical terms how to both give and receive forgiveness. Choosing Forgiveness has several strengths. Authors John and Paula Sandford, known internationally for their teaching and books on counselling, bring readers a wealth of stories, illustrations, insights and teaching. Counsellor and co-author, Norm Bowman, adds his skill as a writer and editor to direct this easy-to-read book toward a more general audience rather than the professional counsellor. The teaching is comprehensive and solidly rooted in biblical truth and real-life situations. It reveals not only the Father's heart on this crucial matter, but points us beyond the personal implications to the larger picture of why forgiveness is essential to the kingdom of God. Intensely practical, the book includes a 31-day devotional guide that combines excerpts from the book with relevant scriptures to help readers develop a daily discipline and lifestyle of forgiveness. It seems almost redundant to begin the book with a chapter entitled Forgiveness: option or necessity. Even the book's title seems to suggest a paradox. But truth and experience tell us that sin and unforgiveness are not easy issues to think about. Most of us avoid dealing with them if we can. Since unforgiveness can be lodged deep inside us without our recognizing it, one difficulty is that we often think we have forgiven when in reality we have not. A number of chapters offer practical teaching to help us discover where we might be on the journey toward forgiveness. Choosing Forgiveness rightly emphasizes that forgiveness must be a lifestyle. Here is the kind of teaching and counsel that can radically change families and churches. Basic principles of walking in forgiveness that should apply to every area of our lives are given: how we think or talk about others, how to recognize and deal with a false sense of forgiveness, and how to beware of feelings that are often repressed or masked instead of exposed. One section describes how forgiveness can be a part of growing, healthy relationships, especially in marriage. It looks at how to drink life rather than harm from others, how to bring balance into relationships through forgiveness, and how unresolved hurts can turn into roots of bitterness that destroy. The chapter on Restoration of Christian Unity is, in my opinion, the heart of, and key to the book. Sandfords point out that to truly understand and walk in forgiveness is to see it from God's perspective and not, as we are prone to do, only in terms of His love for us and what it can do for us individually. God wants unity in the Body. He wants to build a kingdom of sons and daughters. Unforgiveness fractures that unity and shatters the kingdom. We tend to have a limited view of our role in the kingdom, and therefore don't repent, as we need to, of how we contribute to fracturing the whole. The book concludes with a sobering section on what happens when we choose unforgiveness, and an encouraging vision of what happens when we forgive. If forgiveness is not an option, neither should having a copy of Choosing Forgiveness in your home or church library, be an option. This invaluable and life-changing resource could save countless hours and dollars in unnecessary counselling sessions. Will Walker, editor, Spread the Fire, April 1997, Toronto Airport Church Fellowship quarterly magazine.

After reading the original Pilgrim's Progress, I wanted to share the story with my 6 year old son. Christian's Journey is a wonderful adaptation which makes the story much more appealing to today's children.

The story is well written, the pictures are big and colorful, and there is a Faith Parenting Guide at the end which gives some ideas for discussion after each chapter. I highly recommend this book!

If you've ever read the classic Pilgrim's Progress, this is a delightful updated adaptation of the traditional classic. This new story has modern kids, a boy and a girl, who learn the value of prayer through their travels on the Narrow Road. It will teach your children the power of prayer while delighting them with a wonderful story.

I was alone in a classroom when I read this book. People were stopping to look in to see what was so funny! It's written for children but an adult with a keen eye and sense of humor will really enjoy this one!

This book is an incredible twist on one of my favorite tales. For the first time, those of us without petite feet have a chance with prince charming! Thank you Mike and Jared for giving us hope!

A Clam Named Sam seems to appeal to all young children (and quite a few adults too!) My grandson's copy is tattered and dog-eared, and my daughter has taken to giving this book to all her friends' children on birthdays and holidays. I hope DeVitt is working on a sequel!

SAM THE CLAM is a lovely book and well received by lots of children who sing his song and enjoy his antics on the Vineyard.
Colorful illustrations bring this whimsical tale to life for kids of all ages. Younger children find this a favorite for Grandma or Grandpa to read to them and older children find this a good first book to read to themselves.

I want this book! I borrowed a friend's copy and read it nearly cover to cover! Wonderful, real and truly southern recipes with stories and background to make the history of them live for newer southern cooks! A must have for anyone who loves heritage quality and usable recipes!

Please make me first in line for this one. Everything said of this book makes it a must for everyone. Send a copy to me if one becomes available.

A most readable, entertaining and descriptive account of the author's and her husband's five-year assignment to England from Michigan. Recounts their experiences in England and in their trips to Europe in quite riveting detail. Describes how different day-to-day life was in England. One of those rare books that was difficult to put down -- I just had to continue reading this book into the "wee hours".

This is a book that takes its readers to foreign places and tells them what it is like to live abroad. Nancy describes these places with such detail that the reader can visualize what she is seeing perfectly. She has a sense of humor that gets her through even the most scary situations, alone in a foreign city without knowledge of the language. She invites her readers to meet people even have lunch with a lord of Parliament and see things they have never before seen or done. She is enchanting, clear, and focused for her readers. For a fun read with a facinating lady this is the book to read. Curl up with a cup of tea and spend an afternoon reading about adventures you'd like to take.