One Hand, Two Hands - Max Lucado

I work with toddlers/preschoolers and LOVED this book! So beautiful, and an easy read (to capture and hold their attention!). It is also such a great lesson for young kids, presented in a way that they can relate to and understand. Their hands were created with a purpose, and every little thing they do can be helpful with their hands! Also a great lesson in something positive to do with your hands (instead of just saying: don't hit, don't punch, etc.). Loved it, and I think your preschooler and you will too!

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The Boy Who Changed The World - Andy Andrews

Oh, I just LOVED this book! It was well-written, and beautifully illustrated. And what a great message - even for young kids.

The main premise of the book is that all of our actions lead to other actions and on and on and you never know what YOU may have done inadvertently to change the world! It teaches kids to pay attention to all the little things they do, and what the trail of where that action will go may be!

I would recommend this book for kids 4 1/2 and up. Younger kids will certainly enjoy the illustrations, but I think around 4 1/2 or 5 they'll start to grasp the concept!

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The Butterfly Effect - Andy Andrews

Andrews starts out the book talking sharing his own story, and how he learned about permanent purpose: the butterfly effect. He goes on to tell the inspirational story of Joseph Lawrence Chamberlain and his stubbornness to not stand down - he continued to push on. And because of his actions, the ripple effects of that still effect our lives today!!

Andrews goes on to tell the stories of Normal Bourlag, Henry Wallace, George Washington Carver, and Moses and Susan. None of their lives would have been the same without the others. The effect goes on and on both directions! People influenced Moses and Susan who could have been named next - there are over 2 million that Norman Bourlag influenced.

Andrews encourages us as readers to look at the butterfly effect in our own lives - who has influenced who we are? And what type of person do we need to be to let the butterfly effect continue through our lives for generations to come?

This is a beautifully illustrated book, and a great read! I'd recommend it!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”