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The Innkeeper of Bethlehem: The Story of Santa Claus By: Scott Roloff Genre: Christian/Children/Fantasy 115 pages Publication Date: September 2013 * Book Source- Complimentary copy from author in exchange for an honest review. This book will permit families to enjoy Santa Claus and the other secular customs of Christmas within the Christian celebration of Jesus’s birth.  For little children, Santa Claus becomes a real person delivering presents to them from Jesus.  The tale begins with Shai and Adi, the childless owners of an inn in Bethlehem.  When Shai rents out their bedroom, they must sleep in the stable.  During the night, Joseph and Mary arrive and Adi helps Mary through a difficult labor.  They bond, and when an angel appears telling Joseph to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus, Shai and Adi go with them and become Jesus’s uncle and aunt.  The book then tells of Jesus growing up with his friends Mary Magdalene and John, his ministry...

I Don't Wanna Be An Orange Anymore!: A Novel By: Hank Kellner Genre: Children's Fiction 82 pages Publisher: Smashwords, 2013 I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Follow nine year old Willie Watson as he goes through various adventures in his hometown of Meadowview. He deals with the school bully, rebels against being an orange in a school play, and puts up with pesky relatives at Christmas. I really didn't know what to expect when I started reading this novel. While I found Willie's comparisons of people to horrible things who got on his nerves to be a little tiresome at first; the book started to grow on me. It reminded me a little of A Christmas Story. It's a cute book that suitable for children but also enjoyable for adults. It's a ... Add it on Goodreads Buy it here: Smashwords / Amazon / B&N Lisa

The Wizard of Oz Colors By: Jill Kalz Illustrator: Timothy Banks Format: Board Book Genre: Children's' Poetry and Drama ( Ages 4-7) 20 pages Publisher: Capstone Books Publication Date: September 2013 * I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The Land of Oz is full of colors. Roads are yellow and monkeys are blue!  Let Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man, and Scarecrow explore all of the colors with you! My Thoughts: I found this to be an engaging book with funny and charming poetry and bright ,colorful illustrations. I think it would keep children interested and be a fun introduction into the Land of Oz. I know my 38 yr. old brain enjoyed all the shininess. So, I'm giving it:       About the Author: Jill Kalz is the author of more than 70 children's books. Her picture book Farmer Cap (Picture Window Books) was a finalist for a 2008 Minnesota Book Award and the w...