Review of Usborne Books

I have two boys that love to read just as much as I do so I can't believe that I have made it this long without reviewing any children's books. I recently fell in love with Usborne books. I saw a booth at an event and decided to have a party. My boys have loved all of the books we ordered from the party but the favorites have been the Lift-The-Flap, See Inside and the Shine-A-Light books. These are so much fun! I also love that you can go to their main webpage here and search for a local consultant. I am not going to personally push a consultant but I recommend that you find one locally that you can support. You might even want to think about having your own party because they have some terrific benefits. There are a lot of great videos on YouTube to explore as well so you can really get a feel of how the books work and what is inside of them prior to ordering. Here is a fun video on the Shine-A-Light books. The big winner with my boys has been the See Inside Your Body book by Katie Daynes and Colin King. This book has over 50 flaps inside and shows different body parts such bones and muscles. It also goes through different processes in our bodies such as how we breathe air and circulate blood. I think this is really great for the preschool to early elementary aged child. Another hit here has been the Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Dinosaurs by Katie Daynes. This one has over 60 flaps inside and goes through a lot of questions that children might wonder about dinosaurs. This one is good for the same age group as the body book and has become a quick favorite in our house. If you are curious about Usborne, I would recommend finding a local consultant. The one that I did a party with was super helpful and friendly. I truly love how unique the books are from Usborne and think everyone should check them out!

Comments

Driftwood Bay

Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon is a sweet and inspirational story. This is part of the Hope Harbor series but is the first one that I have read. I feel that this makes a good stand alone book but found myself becoming curious about the side characters in the story and would love to read the others in the series. Jeannette has created a new life for herself in the town of Hope Harbor. She owns a lavender farm and tea shop and spends most of her time alone. Her quiet world is shaken up when Logan moves in next door. Not only does he have a little girl, but also a trouble making dog that force their worlds to collide. Alongside the story of Jeannette and Logan is a beautiful and heartbreaking story of a family that has escaped persecution in Syria. Everyone in the story has their own heartbreak, but they all come together to create a new life and new relationships. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books from Irene Hannon.

The Light Before Day

The Light Before Day by Suzanne Woods Fisher is the third book in her Nantucket Legacy series. I did not read the first book in the series but I did read the second when it came out earlier this year. While I enjoyed the continuation of characters, I feel that this could be a stand alone novel. When I read book two in the series, I found the language of the book to be a bit of a challenge. I will say that having already once been emerged in this world, I did not find that to be an issue with this book. The author does however include a handy list of definitions if some of the language is tricky. This book follows the twins Hitty and Henry who are now grown and receiving an inheritance from their grandmother that has a few stipulations attached. Along with the story of the characters growing and developing relationships, this book also covers important social issues of the time. This was a part of the book that I really enjoyed. I also liked the inclusion of the ancestors journal wh

New Every Day

New Every Day: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Compassion by Dave Meurer is about the complexities that are faced in caring for and dealing with an individual with Alzheimer's. I do not have hands on experience with this illness but have heard stories from friends that are dealing with family members that are affected. This is a heartbreaking illness that can be very difficult for the caregiver to manage. I loved that the author gave this book a conversational tone and did not organize this into different areas. There are stories that are personable, funny and sad. There are also tips for caregivers on the different issues that they may face such as dealing with stress of repeated questions or handling insurance issues. I think this book would be great for anyone that is dealing with a friend or family member that has Alzheimer's or anyone that would like to know more about this illness. I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest re

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