Bible Animal Friends: A Fun Googly Eyes Board Book, #4

By: Matt Mitter

Illustrated By: Warner McGee

Product Description

Kids go googly over these fun board books in the Googly Eyes series! They tell basic Bible stories in an interactive format that captivates the attention of young ones. Kids will love the wiggling eyes, whimsical rhyming text, Scripture references, and engaging illustrations. In Bible Animal Friends, children will be fascinated to discover how flies, ravens, a talking donkey, and other animals figure into beloved Bible stories. Stories include, "Flies in the Palace," "Balaam and the Talking Donkey," "Elijah and the Blackbird," and more. With rhyming text, Scripture references, and "can't-resist-shaking-them" peepers, these googly eyes books are the perfect tool for teaching children the Word of God in a way they won't soon forget. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Product Information

Format: Hardcover
Vendor: Multnomah Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date: 2007
Dimensions: 8.44 X 6.88 (inches)
ISBN: 1590529642

ISBN-13: 9781590529645
Availability: In Stock
Ages: 2-5
Series: Googly Eyes

Publisher's Description

Bible Animal Friends

A Fun Googly Eyes Book
Written by Matt Mitter
Illustrated by Warner McGee

Zany animals with googly eyes look back at children from the pages of this colorful board book that retells Old and New Testament Bible stories. Children will read about a donkey who spoke, the ravens who brought food to Elijah, some wise ants, and more. With rhyming text, Scripture references, and “can’t-resist-shaking-them” peepers, children will learn the Word of God in a way they won’t soon forget.

Author Bio

Matt Mitter was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Over the past ten years, he has written dozens of children’s books, mostly in verse. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their dog, Hitch.

Warner McGee has been drawing and painting professionally for more than a decade. He earned his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and now does freelance work on projects from children’s picture books to advertising. He and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Jacob and Nicholas, and live in Savannah, Georgia.

Product Reviews

Bible Animal Friends: A Fun Googly Eyes Board Book, #4 5 5 1 1

Bible Animal Friends by Matt Mitter does a great job of combining basic biblical learning with fun stuff that young children love.First, this is a book about animals (who happen to be found in the Bible). Second, the book employs a super kid-friendly device: huge googly eyes. Each two page spread of this book features one animal (with googly eyes) and one story of how it was featured in the Bible. (Bible verses are also provided, so parents can answer questions that might come up.) We learn about the flies who were part of a plague on Egypt, Balaam's talking donkey, ravens that brought food to Elijah, ants from Proverbs, and the camels who brought the wise men to baby Jesus. When my 23 month old saw this book, she went crazy; I couldn't keep it away from her. She found the googly eyes fascinating, and I had to let her use the book as a toy for an afternoon before she'd even let me read the book. When I did read the book, the content kept her interested beyond the novelty googly eyes.What I Like: The entire concept is a good one. Little kids love animals. Little kids love googly eyes. Combine the two with some biblical truths and you have a great teaching tool. The illustrations by Warner McGee are also unique, colorful, and amusing without being inappropriate. I wish more Christian children's book were so well illustrated.What I Dislike: Nothing. In fact, we (my daughter and I, that is) like this book so well, we wish it was a bit longer.Overall Rating: Excellent.Kristinaeditor at Christian Children's Book Review ( ccbreview at blogspot dot com ) July 10, 2007