Monday, November 20, 2017

ESV Illuminated Bible Review

About the Bible:  ESV Illuminated Bible

The ESV Illuminated Bible places the full ESV text alongside over 500 elegantly hand-lettered gold ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi. Printed on thick cream-colored paper, the Bible's single-column text setting and wide margins provide generous space for additional notes, prayers, and designs—inviting readers to creatively engage with and reflect on the beauty of God's Word.
 
About the Artist: Dana Tanamachi
Dana Tanamachi is an American lettering artist, graphic designer, and illustrator whose exquisite typographic murals ignited the worldwide chalk-lettering trend.  She has been commissioned by clients such as Instagram, Target, Google, Time Magazine, Nike, and West Elm.
 
Review:
The ESV Illuminated Bible is absolutely beautiful. The pictures online really do not do the gold ink illustrations justice. It looks even better in person. They picked really great verses to feature in the good lettering. Also, the hard cover and edges of the pages sparkle with gold. So pretty.
 
This Bible is perfect for art journaling...or even just writing notes. There is plenty of room in the side columns for both of these tasks. The only con I see is that it is pretty hefty.  Would not be great for on the go, but it is perfect for keeping at home to journal in. 
For more information check the ESV Illuminated Bible out on:
Illuminated Bible- https://www.illuminatedbible.org/ 
 
 “Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
 
 

Friday, February 3, 2017

I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! by Caroline B. Cooney Review & Giveaway

 
Grand Rapids, MI--- December 27, 2016---I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug.
Whether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples. Cooney’s sweet and simple rhymes encourage playful interaction between parent and child and ultimately help them wind down before they snuggle into bed and drift off to sleep.
I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug is a sweet loving bedtime story book that is also sure to become a Valentine’s Day favorite for little ones who enjoy celebrating a day full of hugs and kisses from loved ones. I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug will be available in hardcover for $16.99 in retail stores nationwide and online on December 27, 2016. Pre-order opportunities will begin on September 28th

About the Author: 
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Caroline B. Cooney was born in New York, grew up in Connecticut, and now lives in South Carolina. Caroline is the author of 90 Young Adult novels in many genres, and her books have sold over fifteen million copies. I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug is her first picture book. It’s based on a verse she wrote for her own children, Louisa, Sayre and Harold, who are grown now.


About the Illustrator:
http://lovedbykids.com/site/assets/dContent/265/image.png Tim Warnes has been illustrating children's books for twenty years. He lives in Dorset, England, with his wife, children's illustrator Jane Chapman, and their two sons. When he's not drawing little critters, Tim loves to write, watch birds and play his banjo.  Visit Tim at www.ChapmanandWarnes.com 


Review:
I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! is a rhyming, goodnight tale for ages 4-8.  My son is three years old and has asked to read the book over and over again.  On the second reading I accidentally skipped a page and he called me on it!  He must have really been paying attention to remember every page after one reading!  :P  The illustrations are big and colorful, which really draws my child into the story.  He loves all the animals on the pages; the pig hug being his favorite.  My daughter is one and isn't super into books yet, but will sit to see the animals on the pages.  This book is definitely a keeper in our household.  I received this book free to review from FlyBy Promotions, but all opinions are my own.  
 
For more information check I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! out on....
Official Website -  http://bit.ly/2eBPnU6
Twitter -  https://twitter.com/Zonderkidz    
 
Giveaway:
Flyby Promotions has generously provided a copy of I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug! for you to WIN!  Just use the easy peasy Rafflecopter widget below to enter.  Giveaway ends 2/10/17 at 12AM ET.  (US Only) 
“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
Ends 2/10/17.  If you win, you will be sent an e-mail and have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. US only.