Children's Bible Hour Books

We love books at our house.  My husband and I love to read and do so every chance we get.  The children all enjoy reading too, but especially the two girls.  They love it more than just about any other activity they could be doing.  A few years ago we discovered how wonderful audio books are too. 

A few weeks ago we received 4 books from CBH Ministries to review for the Crew.  These books came with audio CDs that "read" the book.  I figured that my children would like the books since they love reading and love being read to.  I had no idea  just how much they would enjoy them, though!

Since my older daughter is autistic, she enjoys reading and listening to books that are on a younger level than "typical" 14-year-olds would.  She also absolutely loves listening to audio books.  She likes to listen to the words being read aloud as she follows along in the book.  (I have often wondered if she loves listening to books being read aloud so much because she is non-verbal and thinks of the person reading to her as "her" voice.)   My younger daughter is 7 years old, and these books were just about the perfect level for her.  She enjoys listening to the audio Cds that came with the books, but she actually prefers to read them for herself the best. 

The books are adapted from classic Children's Bible Hour radio scripts.  Uncle Charlie is the narrator on the CDs.  They are the Seasons of Faith series of books.  This book series encourages children to learn about their faith in God.  Each book focuses on a different "season."  For example, Spring represents the time when faith develops and Christians begin to share the message of salvation with others.  Summer is when faith grows and fruit is produced by applying God's Word and striving to be the best we can in Christ.  Autumn represents times of struggle and temptation.  This is the time God teaches us to forgive and grow in grace.   Winter  represents deep struggles, mourning, making it through difficult times, and learning to lean on God for comfort and peace.

Race with Midnight is the Spring book in the series.  In this story, a girl named Becky goes to spend a week with her cousin, Sarah.  Sarah and her family are not Christians, so Becky wants to share her faith with them.  You Can't Come In is the Summer book.  In this story, a boy named Adam tries to explain his faith in God to a new friend.  The Autumn book is Seventy Times Seven.  In this one, a boy named Brad makes a mistake and receives forgiveness for it.  When it is his turn to forgive someone else, though, it's not so easy to do.  The Winter book is Braving the Storm.  In this story, a boy has to move and is having a difficult time adjusting.  He will have to learn to rely on God to make it through this difficult time. 

The books can be ordered from CBH Ministries for $10 each.  If you buy them between now and April 15, 2010, you can use the code FREESHIPAPR15 to receive free standard shipping when you buy the 4 book set.  If you'd like to read what other Crew members and their families have to say about the Season of Faith series, you can do that here.


NOTE:  I received these books for the purpose of writing this review.  I received no other compensation.  The opinions expressed in this review are my own.