One thing for sure, that Alice inherited from her mom and myself is her love of BOOKS!! Alice loves to cuddle up on my lap and listen to a book.
On the other hand she will run off with a book and read by herself. By read of course I mean look at the pictures. (I think! I mean she does act like she can read!!) With that in mind it’s important that Alice has a broad assortment of books on her shelves. I am THRILLED with Rufus and Ryan Go To Church! This is a FUN, beautifully written exceptionally illustrated book.
Check out Alice reading in bed! She was so into this book she didn’t even know I entered the room!!
This is a beautiful book. Written by Kathleen Long Bostrom and Illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh.
This board book is written specifically for kids ages 2 to 5. This would be the perfect gift for your toddler.
Rufus and Ryan Go To Church!
In Rufus and Ryan Go to Church!, four-year-old Ryan explains to his stuffed monkey, Rufus, what is happening as they attend church on Sunday morning. He lets Rufus know when it’s time to sing and to pray and to be quiet. Author Kathleen Bostrom brings a delightfully light touch to the text as she provides an introduction to an experience that most children are exposed to long before they understand why. And children everywhere will relate to the idea of explaining their surroundings to their favorite companions as they go about their daily activities.
I can’t wait to get my hands on Rufus and Ryan Say Their Prayers.Â
I’m hoping that Kathleen Long Bostrom and Rebecca Thornburgh publish tons more with Ryan and Rufus!! So CUTE!! So fun!! So perfect!!
Kathleen Long Bostrom, a published children’s author in both the Christian and trade markets. She has a Master’s in Christian Education and a Doctorate of Ministry in Preaching, and she has worked in children’s ministry for many years. Kathy and her husband, Greg, have three grown children and live in Illinois.
Rebecca Thornburgh began illustrating children’s books full-time in 1996 and today has almost 100 books to her name. Rebecca’s vibrant watercolors have been showcased in previous Ideals titles, including the new edition of The Story of Christmas. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters.
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I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Bust Ghosts)
Updating old blog content is a bit like digital archaeology: you head in to dust the archives and end up unearthing questionable life choices from years ago. Between the over-filtered photos and advice that’s aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud.
The Ghost in the Machine: Lately, I’ve been dealing with a resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine. This digital poltergeist has been causing chaos behind the scenes:
The Vanishing Act: Deleting images and leaving empty boxes where helpful tutorials used to be.
The Link Graveyard: Sneakily swapping my trusted brand partners for sketchy “AI Crypto” links.
Font Sabotage: Reverting my modern, clean text back to “Geocities-era” antique fonts.
The 2026 Refresh Plan: I’m giving my archives a facelift to keep my blog traffic climbing and my readers happy. Here’s my step-by-step exorcism:
Exorcise 404s: Running a broken link checker to find and fix every dead end.
Modernize the Recommendations: Swapping outdated 2019 products for my 2026 essentials.
SEO Deep Clean: Updating metadata to ensure my focus keywords are in the headers and the introduction for maximum impact.
Stick Around Please
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6 Comments
Kristin Sims
The Story of Thanksgiving would be a great book for my son at this time of the year, thanks!
Joe
I’d love to get the book The Sparkle Box
sandra davis
i like the book I Thank God for This Day!
Vanessa
I commented on the post called Tummy Stuffers!!
Vanessa
I like the book called Grandma Loves you.
Diane K. Brimmer
I love that they teach life lessons along with faith. Great books! I will be looking into theses. Thanks!