For all those Little Critter fans out there, I have two great faith based books to share with you today available from Tommy Nelson and Mercer Mayer.

In It’s True , Little Critter learns the importance of being honest. It might make you seem cool to stretch the truth a little bit, but in the end there are always consequences when you lie. When Little Critter tells his friends that his grandpa owns a plane, he leaves out the very important detail regarding its size. In the end, he has to ask forgiveness for exaggerating. His friends are disappointed at first, but it all works out when everyone gets a chance to fly grandpa’s model plane.

In You Go First , Little Critter sees the value in putting others first. It might be nice to be number one, but when you let others go ahead of you it makes you feel good and helps build friendships. When Little Critter constantly pushes his way to the front of the line or to be first in the race, he finds that top place can be a lonely one. As he begins to stand back and let others in front of him, Little Critter finds that it’s much more fun for everyone when you share the spotlight and take turns being first.

I always enjoy the light humor in the Little Critter books. The pictures say more than the words do. I particularly love the characters’ facial expressions. I think these books are great for kids because they teach lessons in ways that are fun and entertaining. As soon as I received these books in the mail, my five-year-old took them and began to read them. She was so disappointed that she had to stop in the middle of one to eat her dinner that she said:

“Save my spot please, Mom. I’m not finished.”

The smile I gave my husband when she said that was a mile long. I think it’s clear that my recommendation of these books is a high one. I love how the classic, familiar characters were used to teach faith based lessons and I think you will too!

More about Little Critter and Mercer Mayer…

“Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about a little ball of fur named Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up.” Now thanks to the Tommy Nelson Inspired Kids brand, children and parents can enjoy faith based books starring their favorite Little Critter and all his friends.

You can learn more about Mercer Mayer by visiting his website at mercermayer.com or by connecting with him on Facebook and Twitter.

*Section in quotes taken from back cover copy of the books featured here

The Giveaway…

Thanks to Tommy Nelson Mommy I am blessed to offer It’s True And You Go First as a set to one of my readers. Enter via the Rafflecopter now through Wednesday, October 23^rd. One random winner will be chosen and emailed within a few days of the giveaway’s end.

How have you used animals or books about animals to help teach your children about their Creator’s love for them?

I always love hearing from you! Until then, happy reading!

Yours in Messiah Yeshua,

S

Disclosure:

I received copies of It’s True and You Go First through the Tommy Nelson Mommy Program. I was not asked to write a positive review. All views and opinions expressed are solely and completely my own. I received no compensation other than copies of the books featured in this post, which are mine to keep. This post also contains affiliate links. To learn more, please read my full policy.

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