Max Lucado's 'Thank You, God, For Blessing Me' Read 2 Me Hermie Review

A new little board book perfect for bedtime story telling!  This adorable book is a sweet way to put your toddler/preschooler to sleep.  Mom and Dad just might be counting their blessings too, as they read this "'Read 2 Me Little Hermie" book to their child.

The book, perfect for little hands, is based on the full-length story of Hermie (a caterpillar who discovers God has a lot more in store for him than met the eye).  With amazingly sweet illustrations, your child is sure to fall in love with this little caterpillar.  But, what makes the story even more endearing is the fact that the little green creature recounts all the things he's thankful for - While still in his worm-like state.  He has not even transitioned into becoming a beautiful butterfly.  Yet, he discovers many things he is already thankful for right there in his garden.

As you walk through this book, you may notice it has the rhythm of a child's poem or prayer book.  Why not turn it into a prayer your child can learn and recite by heart.  By the end of the story, your child will be counting her own little blessings.  Mom and dad might think of a blessing or two as well.  It's the perfect send off to dreamland, with a thankful heart!

I was able to review the book as part of the Booksneeze program.  I received a hard cover, board book in exchange for my thoughts on the book.  I have read it, fallen in love with it, and everything I have shared is 100% my opinion.

Making Bedtime More Peaceful with Night Night Blessings by Amy Parker

Lullabies, rocking, and a last-minute drink of water are all part of many household's nightly routine.  Sometimes our drinks of water go on for hours.  Is your bedtime routine all you thought it would be?  Ours is not always the way it played out when I dreamed of being a mom - when I was just a kid, and my babies were nothing but cloth dolls with open/shut eyes.  It's nice to, every so often, take a moment and snuggle up with a good bedtime story. 

Night Night Blessings, by Amy Parker, is a sweet addition to your child's bedtime.  Filled with comforting, and praise-filled thanksgiving; the book is written on a level a child will understand, and an adult will enjoy.  Illustrated by Marijan Ramljak, the pictures are colorful, yet soothing - perfect for drifting away into a good night of slumber.  How about sending her off into sweet dream land with a blessing, and a prayer - a soft reminder that God is carefully watching all night long.

The book is 16 pages of rhyme and beautifully childlike illustrations that help your child connect the words to her innocent world.  It's sure to calm any night-time fears lurking in the dark.  It is a peaceful reminder of the happy things in your child's life.

The book not only draws your child into a peaceful night of shut eye, but creates a sense of rhythm and rhyme, an attitude of gratitude, and reminds your child that God is in control.  Who could help but have a sweet night filled with happy dreams after hearing this story read, while snuggled up in the lap of mom or dad.

I had the opportunity to review the book as an eBook on my Mobipocket Reader (for the PC - I do not have a fancy Kindle or Nook).  I do have a laptop, and the book easily downloaded for my review, from the BookSneeze program.  I received the eBook free, in return for an honest review.