Buck Denver is having a bad day, but he doesn't want to show it, so he is wearing a crazy, terrifying mask. Sunday School Lady and Marcy show him that he doesn't have to wear a mask, and that even on bad days and good days he can thank God who is always worthy of our thanks.

These fun bible-based stories are fun and whimsical yet teach important lessons of faith, friendship, and thankfulness. I grew up with Veggie Tales, and it has been really fun seeing what Phil Vischer is working on now with What's in the Bible?

These picture book adventures are fun and whimsical with great gospel-centered messages at the heart. They are funny and self-aware, I really liked the nod to old school Sunday School with the magical flannelgraph. I also liked that in Buck Denver's Bad, Bad Day it used a lesser known Bible story with Jehoshaphat.

Even if you haven't seen What's in the Bible? these books are a terrific and engaging introduction to some of the characters. They are funny and foundational, with sound Bible teaching directed towards children, a fun read aloud or for your young beginning reader. The illustrations are whimsical and bright, capturing the vibe of the these fun picture books. Perfect for sharing these books would make great gifts, children will love the humorous adventures and the solid Bible lessons. I enjoyed them so much and will be sharing them with many children at my church!

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I am guessing that the idea behind Buck Denver's Bad Day "mask" is that we as individuals often hide behind our own masks when we're having a bad day or even on our good days. We mask our feelings or we actually mask our true beings.

In Bad, Bad Day A Lesson in Thankfulness, the author again takes Buck Denver to the Sunday School Lady and his friends in Sunday School. This book, too, has two Bible stories - Jehoshaphat and Lazarus. Totally different and one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. Two stories in one children's storybook (unless a compilation of stories) is a bit heavy for the young listener.

The lesson in thankfulness is good.

I think the book is too wordy, and incorporating two Bible stories in one children's story that is somewhat of a 'time-slip" is a bit of overload for the young listener. The concept and story are entertaining.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.