Title: Eat Your Peas Faithfully
Author: Cheryl Karpen, Art by Sandy Fougner
Review: This is a cute little book, the cover will draw you in, the inspirational words and Bible quotes will keep you reading. It won’t take long to read(only 72 pages of charming art and delightful phrases), or you can read a page a day to make it last. This would make a great gift for a good friend who is having a hard time. I could see a good friend of mine giving this to me(especially after the pity party I hosted myself a few weeks ago.)
We all have difficult times, bad weeks, discouraging days and this is a nice reminder that someone is always there and that we are loved. Get this book and give it as a gift to someone that is having a hard time, include your phone number so they know you are serious about being there for them(this an idea from the authors notes.) We all need reminders that we are loved and cared for, this is a good one.
I would love to hear your thoughts. Do you think that books like this are helpful? Would you like to receive one? There are no wrong answers. Thanks
I would love to hear your thoughts. Do you think that books like this are helpful? Would you like to receive one? There are no wrong answers. Thanks
Publisher: April 5th 2011 by Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
ISBN: 9781404189775
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 72
Quick Review: 4 stars (out of 5)
Why I Read It: I picked this as my next book on Booksneeze.
Where I Obtained the Book: I received this from the publisher.
Synopsis: Mama always said, “Eat your peas. They’re good for you!" These peas are sure to be your favorites! If you’re looking for a meaningful way to encourage and inspire that special someone in your life, look no more! Eat Your Peas® Faithfully is a 3-minute read with a forever message. Small doses of Godly wisdom and simple truths are graced with delightful hand illustrations to transform anyone’s glimmer of faith into bright shining beacons of hope. It’s a wonderful keepsake and reminder that they are loved—by God and you!
Author Biography: Cheryl Karpen is the founder of Gently Spoken, publishing home of the wildly popular Eat Your Peas® series. She is in demand nationally as a motivational and inspirational speaker for groups that range from CEOs to soccer moms.
About Sandy Fougner – Illustrator: When I first started illustrating and hand-lettering Cheryl’s books, the process reminded me of raising children…
Early sketching is like labor and birth. You are becoming acquainted with the words and forming images in your mind of what the pages will be. This stage is painful at times, yet somewhat easier with each book/child~ or at least you know what to expect! Final sketches are like babies, toddlers, and kids…a fun time. You are feeling good about your plan, still in pencil, still changeable. And then there are finals in ink, with all the intensity of the teen years. Hold that pen steady… and “walk lightly in the studio, I’m doing finals!” By the time we are into the printing process (proofing, press checks, etc.) it’s like sending kids off to college, complete with the twinge of loss and a parent’s hope their gifts will make a difference out in the world. And that is my parting wish for every book— every loving line and pen stroke—that someone will feel encouraged and treasured in new ways.
Early sketching is like labor and birth. You are becoming acquainted with the words and forming images in your mind of what the pages will be. This stage is painful at times, yet somewhat easier with each book/child~ or at least you know what to expect! Final sketches are like babies, toddlers, and kids…a fun time. You are feeling good about your plan, still in pencil, still changeable. And then there are finals in ink, with all the intensity of the teen years. Hold that pen steady… and “walk lightly in the studio, I’m doing finals!” By the time we are into the printing process (proofing, press checks, etc.) it’s like sending kids off to college, complete with the twinge of loss and a parent’s hope their gifts will make a difference out in the world. And that is my parting wish for every book— every loving line and pen stroke—that someone will feel encouraged and treasured in new ways.
Other Reviews:
Of course they are helpful! Anything that holds words of comfort shows that the giver cares. This looks a lovely book.
ReplyDeleteIs it weird that I really don't like these books? People think they are good gifts to give, but what on earth? Yes, they have inspirational insights, but I don't get much out of them.
ReplyDeleteI may need to send it to Heather then.
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