Cover reveal -- MOUSE'S CHRISTMAS GIFT - my debut picture book coming October 2, 2018

Tonight I am happy to reveal to you the cover of my debut picture book entitled Mouse's Christmas Gift, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, which is releasing October 2, 2018. I am beyond excited for this little story to reach the shelves! I thank God for allowing this book to be published. To Him be all glory and praise!  Here it is...

I also am so humbled to be teamed with Dow Phumiruk. She is an amazing artist and has done a beautiful job with the illustrations. You can visit her website at this link:

Dow's website

You can pre-order Mouse's Christmas gift on Amazon by clicking here

Book review of GOD MADE MOMMY SPECIAL by Glenys Nellist

Toddlers will delight in this new book by Glenys Nellist. It is a sturdy board book filled with eye-appealing illustrations and rhyme that sings.  Each word has been carefully selected so that young children can relate to the ideas being presented.

Each page showcases a different mommy and child "animal" while highlighting characteristics about mommies that children find special.

Some of the characteristics/qualities of "Mommy" found in the pages of the book:

--she cuddles
--she sings
--she feeds
--she takes good care of me
--she combs my hair
--she shares so much love
--she teaches me
--she is the leader
--she watches out for me
--she helps me
--she is patient, kind, sweet
--she shares lovely treats
--she loves
--she is kind and lots of fun

The animals:

--sparrow

--monkey

--dolphin

--deer

--owl

--snail

--squirrel

--hamster

 The last page shows a human child and mommy and ties in James 1:17, the verse from Scripture that says, "every good and perfect gift is from God."  (Mommy is God's gift to the child)

Glenys did a masterful job of using the animals' natural traits and blending those into things that young children will find special about their own mommy.  For example, one of my favorite pages was the one in which the Mommy owl teaches her child to soar over trees and rooftops in the night.  

Overall, I loved the book.  Great job, Glenys!  I wish you all the best!

Buy book on Amazon

About the author:

Glenys is the coordinator of Children's Ministry for the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. She is Zondervan children's book author of twelve titles including two popular series: Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time. Glenys is a writer with a passion for God, her family, and children's ministry.

Glenys Nellist website