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One Spring Lamb
Your toddlers and preschoolers will love the repetitive rhymes of this adorable Easter counting board book, and parents will appreciate the early learning opportunity that it brings. Count along with little lamb in this sweet rhyming text to celebrate all the fun things that come with Easter This fun counting book ends with the most important part of the Easter the reminder that Jesus lives and loves us so. Acclaimed illustrator Anne Kennedy has books that have won the International Reading Associations’ Teachers’ Choices Awards, Notable Book by the American Library Association award, and more. Sample One spring lamb, a sign of love, One sun, bright and warm above. Two white lilies dancing in the breeze, Two new daffodils, pretty as you please.
20 pages, Board Book
First published February 2, 2016
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About the author
Anne Vittur Kennedy
88 books9 followersAnne Vittur Kennedy started out as a music teacher in public schools, but shifted to illustration in 1982. She has illustrated many children’s books, including the Miss Fox series by Eileen Spinelli and the Pony Scouts series by Catherine Hapka. Anne Vittur Kennedy lives near Columbus, Ohio.
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February 28, 2016
Easter is right around the corner and we have just acquired a new children’s book to read in this Spring season. One Spring Lamb is a board book with thoughtfully written rhymes accompanying a small lamb who is exploring the various elements of the new beginnings of the season.
It’s also a counting book and each page counts the next number of items (including ducks, new dresses, flowers, Easter eggs and more).
The first time I read it, I was a little surprised at the last page. It seemed as if Jesus was just “thrown in” to the story line to make it Christian-Easter and not just secular-Easter. The first 90% of the book were just “springtime” aspects. But then I understood it was intended more to celebrate the fact that God gave us all these things – these new living creatures, budding plants and friends. And He also gave us His Son:
Once I realized how the author was painting that picture, I appreciated the book more. Like most kids, my son loves books with a rhythm and good pictures. With that criteria, the author has put together an overall lovely book with One Spring Lamb.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
It’s also a counting book and each page counts the next number of items (including ducks, new dresses, flowers, Easter eggs and more).
The first time I read it, I was a little surprised at the last page. It seemed as if Jesus was just “thrown in” to the story line to make it Christian-Easter and not just secular-Easter. The first 90% of the book were just “springtime” aspects. But then I understood it was intended more to celebrate the fact that God gave us all these things – these new living creatures, budding plants and friends. And He also gave us His Son:
“On Easter it’s a joy to know
that Jesus lives and loves me so.”
Once I realized how the author was painting that picture, I appreciated the book more. Like most kids, my son loves books with a rhythm and good pictures. With that criteria, the author has put together an overall lovely book with One Spring Lamb.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
March 18, 2016
Gifts of Easter
In a decision that somehow manages to seem both arbitrary and precise, the Council of Nicaea met in 325 A.D. and determined that Easter would be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that falls on or after the first day of spring. Easter and spring are also holding hands in Anne Vittur Kennedy’s festive board book, One Spring Lamb.
From sparkly cover to peaceful conclusion, children will enjoy the rollicking rhymes and vivid illustrations. Parents will appreciate the fact that this celebration of the resurrection is also a counting book in which two lilies dance in the breeze, and three little girls and four little boys are all dressed up for Easter Sunday. The fun goes on all the way up to the challenge of finding and counting ten stuffed bunnies in a child’s cozy bedroom, and the stated conclusion that the best Easter gift of all is the joy of knowing that “Jesus lives and loves me so.”
By the way, that adorable spring lamb shows up somewhere in every scene! My grandson and I enjoy a lively game of “Where’s the Lamb? There he is!” when we read it together. Who will be the first to spot the each time at your house?
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This book was provided by Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
In a decision that somehow manages to seem both arbitrary and precise, the Council of Nicaea met in 325 A.D. and determined that Easter would be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that falls on or after the first day of spring. Easter and spring are also holding hands in Anne Vittur Kennedy’s festive board book, One Spring Lamb.
From sparkly cover to peaceful conclusion, children will enjoy the rollicking rhymes and vivid illustrations. Parents will appreciate the fact that this celebration of the resurrection is also a counting book in which two lilies dance in the breeze, and three little girls and four little boys are all dressed up for Easter Sunday. The fun goes on all the way up to the challenge of finding and counting ten stuffed bunnies in a child’s cozy bedroom, and the stated conclusion that the best Easter gift of all is the joy of knowing that “Jesus lives and loves me so.”
By the way, that adorable spring lamb shows up somewhere in every scene! My grandson and I enjoy a lively game of “Where’s the Lamb? There he is!” when we read it together. Who will be the first to spot the each time at your house?
//
This book was provided by Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
February 22, 2016
About the Book:
Your toddlers and preschoolers will love the repetitive rhymes of this adorable Easter counting board book, and parents will appreciate the early learning opportunity that it brings.
Count along with little lamb in this sweet rhyming text to celebrate all the fun things that come with Easter This fun counting book ends with the most important part of the Easter season: the reminder that Jesus lives and loves us so. Acclaimed illustrator Anne Kennedy has books that have won the International Reading Associations’ Teachers’ Choices Awards, Notable Book by the American Library Association award, and more.
My Review:
One spring Lamb is a board book for toddlers and preschoolers that is out just in time for Easter but it has an added bonus, it is a counting book. With the best things that spring has to offer this sweet little book is sure to introduce your children to the wonders of spring and Easter. They will definitely see some familiar traditions that both spring and Easter bring.
With the beautiful words penned by the author and the gorgeous illustrations each page is sure to get some added attention from little ones as they see more of God's beautiful creation.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
Your toddlers and preschoolers will love the repetitive rhymes of this adorable Easter counting board book, and parents will appreciate the early learning opportunity that it brings.
Count along with little lamb in this sweet rhyming text to celebrate all the fun things that come with Easter This fun counting book ends with the most important part of the Easter season: the reminder that Jesus lives and loves us so. Acclaimed illustrator Anne Kennedy has books that have won the International Reading Associations’ Teachers’ Choices Awards, Notable Book by the American Library Association award, and more.
My Review:
One spring Lamb is a board book for toddlers and preschoolers that is out just in time for Easter but it has an added bonus, it is a counting book. With the best things that spring has to offer this sweet little book is sure to introduce your children to the wonders of spring and Easter. They will definitely see some familiar traditions that both spring and Easter bring.
With the beautiful words penned by the author and the gorgeous illustrations each page is sure to get some added attention from little ones as they see more of God's beautiful creation.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
February 27, 2016
A very cute children's book. Even though this book is smaller in text, the story rings true. It is such a great message along with the rhyming counting fun.
I received a complimentary copy.
I received a complimentary copy.
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