Thursday, November 13, 2014

Great Gift for a Young Girl

I am reviewing Just Sayin’ by Carol McAdams Moore. This is a journal-like book of 90 devotions designed for girls. I would say girls ages 10-13 would like this book. I have a granddaughter in fifth grade that I think would really enjoy this book. 

Each devotion starts out with a Bible verse. Then there is a question to get them thinking about how this could relate to their own life. It usually gives them some examples to choose from. Then there is an activity such as making a list, taping in photos and most of the time they are asked to “Doodle” a response. I also like that some of the devotions include a short prayer. 

These devotions can be read and the activities done in any order. The fonts and page lay-outs have a “cool” and “hip’ look to them.  Even the cover is pink with a funky-looking dog on the front. 

I think any girl that enjoys artistic activities would really enjoy this book. It’s an easy to read format and its size (and because it’s a paperback) makes it easy to take along in a backpack or in the car. It would work with pretty much all Christian Faiths. The responses would be good for family discussions—if the child wanted to share. (Since it’s like a journal they may not want to.) This would make a really nice gift for any young girl that you know, especially with Christmas coming up.