Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another gem from Lois, a wonderful story to warm your heart. This tale is so timely and perfectly explains thanksgiving turkeys. Its also full of beautiful vivid illustrations.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a short Christian- fiction story based around the story of the tearing of the veil when Jesus died on the Cross. It is also a story of a young boy who becomes a man and then gets to witness God’s power and love first hand.
I personally haven’t read many bible stories so I wasn’t aware of the veil or meaning. I did however enjoy this story. It was easy to read and understand and there is a great sense of warmth and spiritual love that you feel by reading it.
It’s not something I would normally pick up but I did enjoy it.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I love a good biblical fiction story, but this one just wasn’t what I expected. Not in a bad way though. It is well-written, inspirational, and an interesting take on this Bible story. If you are looking for a quick and easy read, then you will surely like this one. It made me want to go to my Bible and read Isaiah 53, and I did.
Rainbow’s Red Poetry Book by Lily Lawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
Wow Not exactly what I was expecting yet it was exactly what I needed. I’ve been struggling lately with everything and each and every one of these poems spoke to me in a different way. Keep Learning ,Keep Growing , Be Yourself, Do your Best is something I tell myself everyday before heading into work. I felt emotional while reading these poems that definitely touched my heart. I’m going to carry this with me as positive reassurance that everything will be alright. I highly recommend reading this Inspirational book as I think many of these poems we all need to hear at one point in our life or another. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The blurb for this book of poetry says, “Do yourself a favour: buy this, curl up in your favourite chair and read it, knowing you will come away refreshed”, and I would definitely recommend doing just that! I’m new to this author and her poetry, but I will be looking out for her again in the future, as I was hooked from poem to poem. I was surprised at how relatable each poem was, and how they spoke to me, making me feel immersed in them and also how engaged with the author I felt. Some of the poems I responded to more than others, and I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading them. My favourite poems were, ‘Awakening’ and ‘Sunrise’, the poem, ‘Refuge’, seemed particularly relevant with the war in Ukraine and the number of people seeking safety elsewhere. ‘A Shaft of Light’ and ‘Surrender’ were particularly emotional for me, as was ‘Down but Not Out’. I loved the ‘Recipe For Life’ at the end of the book, which left me with a feeling of hope and inspiration as I closed this book of poetry.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Samuel completed his Jewish ceremony to become a man. As he reads from the scroll of Isaiah his is prayerful that Yahweh will use him. A Priest picks him to accompany him home and to learn about serving in the Temple. As he starts to learn the pattern of his days, it quickly changes when the man named Jesus is crucified. Could the prophecy that he read at his ceremony possibly be coming true?
I enjoyed this fictional writing as to what might have taken place the day of Christ’s crucifixion. This is a quick read that is appropriate for families. It could be used for good conversation starters with kids about what they think might have happened and how they would have responded if they were the ones in Samuel’s place. Highly recommend this book.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Veil is a very quick and easy read. The story was written in a way that everyone can see how this miraculous event affected those who believe in Christ. There is always something new to learn about this story. I really enjoyed this story, it gave me some more insight about what went on in the story.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Veil by Wanda Luthman. I will admit I was hesitant to read this story because I’m very into my faith but it was such a unusual, good telling of a bible story I’m so glad I read it. Its a quick read that centers around the tearing of the veil in the bible that no one witnessed. In this story it begins with Samuel who is turning 13 and they are celebrating with a Bar Mitzvah. After he turns 13 he goes and studies under the Priest and while doing so they both witness the tearing of the veil. This read will inspire you, amaze you and cause you to not put this book down until its finished. I loved the fact that at the end of the book there is a prayer where you can accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. Very different read and I’m so glad I took the time to read it.
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There were many poems in this book that spoke to me. Awakening – “We woke up this morning. We have much to be grateful for.” and Hold On – ” “Keep holding on.” This is a short book of poetry and while poetry isn’t on my list of things to read in general – I’m glad I picked this one up. I like Ms. Lawson’s style of writing, her topics and her ability to make the words in the poems connect with the reader.
Rainbow’s Red Poetry Book by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this collection of poetry. There is something to accompany you no matter what your mood. The author has a way of writing that leaves you feeling understood and loved. It’s like getting a big hug when you need it or someone to dance the night away with you.
This book is full of poetry ranging from love to anger but I felt connected to each poem that I read.
I don’t normally spend time reading poetry but I really enjoy this authors work and the clever way the author was able to draw me in. I will definately be looking for more to read from this author
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story starts out with a bar mitzvah celebration for Samuel who is turning 13. He then goes to study under a priest at the temple where he witnesses the tearing of the veil. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the story other than I thought it would be a longer read. I was intrigued by the part in the story when the veil is torn and Samuel experiences something supernatural! I would have liked the author to expand more on this part since it was a life changing event for Samuel. This is an enjoyable quick read for a younger audience who enjoys inspirational stories!
Review by @bilberrysweet
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have not read a poem book in years and I’m so glad I read this one. This book of poems is based on everyday life. These poems are not too long but they will stick in your mind for a while. I read this book in one sitting. Once I started these poems I could not stop. I loved them all but my favorite was Collective Creativity. The words said that we are all different and it is ok. This book gave me a new look at poetry and I can’t wait to read another one.
Review by @heatherbass
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was really blown away by the poems throughout this book and surprised by how much I really enjoyed them. The writing flowed, and was so smooth, all of the poems made so much sense. They were thought provoking, relatable, and were written about real-life. I am happy to say that this book has made it into my top favorite books that contain poetry. I really enjoyed reading these poems and Lily was able to give me a new look on poetry by showing me what poetry could be.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having grown up reading the Bible and being familiar with all the stories, I very much appreciated reading this book. It is a touching fiction story about the veil being ripped upon the death of Jesus. It is a fast read and could have been longer. It is well-written and immersive. I would love it if this author would do an entire series like this and tell a story of each event in the Bible. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good story from a different perspective.
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this set of poetry! It was easy for me to read, and I understood most if not all the poems, which says a lot for me since I usually don’t understand many poems. This went really fast too, so it was a quick read. I haven’t read anything from this author before but I will definitely be coming back because I really did enjoy this book of poems.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is another fun and entertaining story by an author that has become one of our families favourites. We loved the premise of this book and the perspective it was told from. As usual the book was illustrated so well. The pictures really bring the story and the characters to life and make it even better to read.
This author has become one that I won’t hesitate to read as her books really do bring joy to the whole family. I can’t wait for the next book.
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson. This is a lovely book of poems. I had never read this authors work before but I was very pleased with this selection. I’m not a huge fan of poems but these truly touched my heart. They made me think, made me sad, made me laugh all the range of emotions. All of these inspirational poems made a impact on me and my favorite was Game over. It made me reflect on the people I have removed from my life and the ones I still need to remove. Some of these I had to read a couple of times to really grasp what it meant to me. Poetry is very beautiful and this book is a beautiful collection. This book would make a great gift for the Poetry loving person in your life.
Rainbow’s Red Poetry Book by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Poetry isn’t something I typically read but something about this book caught my eye and I just had to give it a go. I really enjoyed reading the different poems in this book. Each were distinctive and I thought they were all interesting. I liked that I was able to read one and then come back to the book. I found myself reading the poems during spare pockets of time.
I thought the author has done an amazing job at creating a vivid image with each individual poem. They elicited emotion and they left me thinking. This is a great collection.
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As with pretty much any book of poetry, there were poems that spoke to me and there were poems that didn’t…which is why I love poetry because you never know what will speak to you. I always recommend poetry books. I will say the reason I didn’t give this a 5-star rating was because I felt that some of the poems could have been more flushed out and developed. Some felt a little cliché to me.
Two poems really stood out to me: “Sunrise” and “Perfection”. These really resonated with me and I definitely re-read them and will be re-reading them over and over again. I highly recommend Lily Lawson’s Rainbow’s Red Poetry Book…read it and take what resonates with you.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a great children’s book that teaches about pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey! A family goes to buy their turkey. The youngest daughter remembers that the president pardons a turkey at Thanksgiving. Will the turkey they find get pardoned?
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! Albert the turkey is a cute character. He has a problem, though – a family wants to buy him for Thanksgiving dinner. I enjoyed reading this book to my son. We were excited to see if Albert found a solution to his problem. I would recommend this book for early independent readers as well as reading aloud to young children.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! Albert the turkey is a cute character. He has a problem, though – a family wants to buy him for Thanksgiving dinner. I enjoyed reading this book to my son. We were excited to see if Albert found a solution to his problem. I would recommend this book for early independent readers as well as reading aloud to young children.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a cute story. It held the attention of my youngest autistic son for the entire thing. We typically don’t eat turkey during the holidays either, but he wants us to do the same thing…
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute book! I liked the illustrations in the book and the sentiment of the story. It was cute, sweet and straight to the point. I think this is a cute book for the holidays and I would highly recommend it to read to your kids!
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lovely story of learning the meaning of a pardon. Great characters and story line. I love the illustration and the flow of the story. This author is great, and I love reading her books over and over again. Recommend to all sitters, teachers and parents of young children.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My 5yo son and I read this story together. He thought the turkey in the story was adorable. He loved that it had a happy ending. He was very happy that we eat ham for Thanksgiving. haha It was a good story with good characters. We loved the illustrations.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A family arrives and purchases Albert the Turkey for their Thanksgiving feast. Albert tries his best to show he is worth having a pardon like he saw the President do to another turkey.
This is a fun story that incorporates voting into Thanksgiving turkey farms. A good lesson about even though their are traditions sometimes not everything has to be set in stone.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
What a beautiful story this is. And the lesson it tells made me so happy. As an animal lover I fell in love with this book. If only all turkeys had the ending this one did getting sent to a Pardon Park. I thought that the idea of the family making the decision together after voting was a terrific addition to add because you do not see many families doing that. So technically this story teaches not only of how turkeys are pardoned by our President but also about voting to get a consensus. I loved the illustrations! They were probably some of the best that I have seen from her books. That could be because I love fall and since this story takes place in November there is a lot of fall to see. Remarkable story.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cute story perfectly in time for the upcoming holiday. The story follows a turkey as he goes through a varying degree of emotions. He wants chosen but to be a pet not food. Will he survive this Thanksgiving season?
This author comes up with wonderfully imaginative stories and this one is no exception. The pages are colorful and reflect the storytelling perfectly. A fun story for kids of all ages.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A story that speaks to you no matter what walk of life or path you are on. I enjoyed the author’s writing and the way the words and the story flowed. Beautiful and mesmerizing in its own way. Beautiful writing.
I am not Jewish, but many people dear to my heart are, so reading this what it is like for a boy to step into manhood is eye opening. The boy the story surrounds, who is going to man hood, learns of the things he must to become a man The ripping of the veil, was not something I had much knowledge on, but the story intrigued me, and made me want to understand more. I felt for Samuel, the boy the story is about, he became an understudy, and there, he would never return home, because of the path he is on now. I find that heart breaking, but yet even though he was chosen for it, perhaps it is a path he will grow to choose?
I really enjoyed this author and the story they created. Visually, my eyes as well as my heart are open more, and I want to know more. I will be doing my own research for sure in relation to events of this book, as I want to understand more now that I got a taste. SO glad I got to read this book, definitely an eye opener.
I did not know much about traditions and such of being Jewish, but reading this book really helped me embrace what I did not know. A must read for sure! Highly recommend this author. and their book!
