Children's Book: Strawberry Shortcake and the Berry Besties Festival

About the book:

Join Strawberry Shortcake and her berry besties as they put on a festival to raise money for their local animal center! Packed with all of the nostalgia and whimsy you know and love, this picture book includes two sticker sheets and celebrates the positive impact friends working together can have on their community.

It's the day of the Berry Besties Festival and Strawberry Shortcake can't wait to see what her friends bring. Everyone has baked, grown, crafted, or sewn something special to sell so they can raise money for their furry friends at the animal center. Strawberry Shortcake brings strawberry-filled treats, Raspberry Tart brings colorful pet bandanas and fruit tarts, and Huckleberry Pie brings handmade birdhouses. But one friend isn't excited for the event. When Orange Blossom shares her worries about her runny marmalade, her friends rally around her to make her booth a success. By combining all of their special talents, the berry besties create one truly sweet event that helps animals in need.

This joyful picture book

• is for ages 4 to 8;
• has 2 sticker sheets of Strawberry Shortcake and her berry besties, their furry friends, and delicious fruits and baked goodies;
• is a great gift for a child or for fans of the Strawberry Shortcake aesthetic; and
• is a perfect purchase for Valentine's Day, birthdays, holiday gift-giving, or simply brightening someone's day.

Make your own sweet memory when you share this charming book with a little one in your life!

My thoughts:

Do you remember the smell of Strawberry Shortcake toys from childhood?  This book brings that smell to mind!  

This is a cute story about Strawberry Shortcake and her friends.  Each friends brings something to the festival.  We see the friends help Orange Blossom when her marmalade doesn't turn out right.  This is a nice story about friendship.  

Little girls will enjoy this book.  It also includes cute stickers! I also noticed the font used... most of it is green in color but other colors and sizes are used. 

I received a copy of this from Tommy Nelson Book Worms and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for:

~ when my husband helped me so much last Thursday/Friday when I was at the hospital with my Mom.

~ our oldest working on the new shed for the food for the goats. He's so talented! 

~ having supplies our DIL could use for a sign she was making.  

~ our youngest enjoying his first two days of Junior High!  

~ that my Mom got to go home from the hospital this week.

~ enjoying the end of summer with some friends from church and also that the friends helped me put out the first day treats for the teachers.  

~ having a meal plan for this month has been so helpful.  

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for....

~ that my husband didn't get hit.  He had a very close call when a car turned in front of him (at a stop light where it says no left turns!). 

~  our oldest having a birthday this week and remembering his growing up years and birthdays.  He is a blessing! I'm thankful to be his Mom.

~ when our DIL sends me a picture.  

~ our youngest participating in a few more activities with the youth group before the summer ends.  

~ getting to go see my Dad and that he got to go home from rehab after his surgery.

~ my flowers for this month to put on my entry way table with my "back to school" theme tiered tray.  

~ food to eat and having plenty to eat in the pantry and freezer.  Also I'm thankful that we are able to buy extras to put into the "blessing box" for the community by our church. 

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to August!

This week I am thankful for.....

~ my husband being able to drive me out of town for my Dad's surgery last Friday.

~ our oldest son's safety when he's fighting fires in the 100 + degree days.

~ our DIL finishing her internship!

~ our youngest being able to join the youth group class at church! It's hard to believe he's in 6th grade.  

~ my Mom doing well in her recovery after her surgery.

~ the life of one of our former preachers and his influence.  He passed away suddenly over the weekend and today was the service.  It was a packed service as we expected.  He touched so many lives.  

~ finding some cute "back to school" decorations for my entry way table and the teacher's table at school when PTO does snacks for them.

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Children's book: That's What Heroes Do

About the book:
Who is a hero? From first responders and soldiers to teachers and friends, discover what makes a real-life hero in this story from Adam Kinzinger, veteran and former congressman. Take to the skies with a boy and his pilot dad as they visit sites across the United States in search of heroes. As they look down on community helpers working hard to lift up others, and even witness those who gave everything at Arlington Cemetery, children will discover that America is built on the service and sacrifices of heroes.

In this imaginative, heartfelt adventure, boys and girls 4 to 8 will

• discover that heroes are all around us,
• learn about notable sites across the United States where heroes work and serve,
• learn that a hero protects and lifts up others,
• understand that anyone can choose kindness and generosity, and
• be inspired to honor the sacrifices made for them.

Inspired by the author's experiences as an Air Force pilot, this story of adventure, curiosity, and patriotism will give children a deeper understanding of the many people who put others first every day to make America a nation of safety and opportunity. Perfect for classroom and homeschool studies about Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day, this hopeful book will encourage children to be tomorrow's heroes—and to start today.

My thoughts:

We may not think about it often, but there are heroes all around us.  So many people help others as their profession.  This is a great book to talk about heroes and the important work they do.  

Both boys and girls will like this book I think with its conversational story and the rhyming text as a boy and his Dad (who is his hero) go on a little trip.  They talk about what the heroes do and the many ways they help.

It is a nice addition to your personal or classroom library.  The illustrations are just perfect for this book as well in depicting the various heroes.  

I received a copy of this from Tommy Nelson Book Worms and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

~ my husband having a job even though it is really tough and stressful for him.

~ our oldest son supporting his little brother and their conversations.  

~our DIL getting to come home for the weekend and coming to hear Titus' lesson he did at church.

~ the wonderful job Titus did along with the other boys during the worship service on Sunday.  He did a song and lessons. 

~ the downtime we had earlier this month after a busy June.  I like being at home.  

~ a fun cooling blanket my aunt sent me as a surprise!  

~ that my Mom's surgery went well this week and she is recovering. 

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

We haven't done as much this week, and it's been good to be at home. 

This week I am thankful for....

~ sweet things my husband tells me that make me smile.

~ times I get to see our oldest son, like when he needs some milk for a recipe.  

~ our DIL is almost done with her summer internship!

~  when our youngest pulls out his Legos and plays with them.  Nice way to spend a rainy summer day.  

~ watermelon that tastes so good!  A favorite summertime treat :)

~ when online orders arrive quickly.

~ finding cute items at Aldi for my tiered tray.  

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany