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| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > A BLESSED BETHLEHEM BIRTH |
| Posted: Dec.11.2006 @ 2:32 pm |
A BLESSED BETHLEHEM BIRTH
Written by Walter Lee McElligott PURCHASE ONLINE NOW Review by Tami Brady A Blessed Bethlehem Birth is the Nativity story as told by Abraham and Anna Mousenstern, a mouse couple who lived in the little stable behind the village inn. Their adventure started like any other night. It was quiet and really rather boring. As per usual, the couple chatted with their friends and neighbors with who they shared the stable. Grandpa Owl told the group that soon many travelers would be passing through their area. A census had been called and many people were traveling to their area to be counted. Indeed, the stable had several visitors that evening. First, a dove brought news of an impending blessed birth that the friends would witness. Then, the human visitors arrived. A lovely rendition of the birth of Jesus. The animal characters are quite sweet and the pictures nice and colorful. A great story to revisit for the upcoming Christmas season.
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| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > ANASTASIA'S NEW ANGEL WINGS |
| Posted: Nov.24.2006 @ 9:34 am | Lasted edited: Jan.03.2007 @ 7:17 am |
ANASTASIA'S NEW ANGEL WINGS
Written by Brenda Reeves Sturgis PURCHASE ONLINE NOW Review by Tami Brady Anastasia is a little angel with a large imagination. The young angel gets a surprise package and immediately knows that it is her wings. Anastasia is extremely excited and asks if she can try on her wings right away. Unfortunately, even little angels have chores to do before they can get to the fun stuff. Here’s where Anastasia finds herself in difficulty. She starts her chores with the best of intensions but soon finds herself getting lost in her active imagination. She tries very hard to stay on task but always seems to get distracted. Anastasia’s New Angel Wings is a cute little story that any child will enjoy. The illustrations are colorful and fun. The storyline gently serves as a reminder that imagination is important and sometimes just making the effort is more important than getting everything done perfectly. Review by Wee Ones Magazine When Anastasia receives her new angel wings, special delivery, she can hardly wait to try them on. But first, she must finish her chores. Even a young angel has a hard time folding her laundry and picking up her room. After a lot of daydreaming she is just too tired to do much of anything. Her mom steps in and helps and together they know the joy of working together and having fun! All children will relate to Anastasia since picking up rooms seems to be a common problem, even in heaven! This is a sweet story with a message all children will understand and appreciate. Mom's too! Bold and colorful illustrations by Kevin Collier make this story fun to read. This book would be a delightful addition to any child's library! |
| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > THE LONELY LIGHTNING BUG |
| Posted: Nov.13.2006 @ 12:13 pm | Lasted edited: Nov.13.2006 @ 11:35 am |
THE LONELY LIGHTNING BUG
Written by Donna J. Shepherd PURCHASE ONLINE NOW Review by Sandra Barkevich The Lonely Lightning Bug is a beautifully illustrated story about a young boy who comes across a lightning bug and learns the value and need for freedom. The illustrations, done by Kevin Scott Collier, are just wonderful. The colors pop and the pictures bring Ms. Shepherd’s words to life. My children enjoyed this short tale and I have to say, I enjoyed reading it to them. As an added incentive, all proceeds from the sale of this book are given to StarShine Hospice- the Hospice of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. |
| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > THE SAD LITTLE HOUSE |
| Posted: Oct.01.2006 @ 9:20 am | Lasted edited: Nov.13.2006 @ 11:34 am |
THE SAD LITTLE HOUSE Written by Catherine James PURCHASE ONLINE NOW
Review by Miranda Lyle The illustrations (by Kevin Scott Collier) in this book are fabulous! A child that cannot read yet could open the book and tell the story. The illustrator showed emotion in every face. The appropriate facial expressions will help children follow the story. The well-developed, lovable main character with helpful friends has a happy ending. Children will easily empathize with the sad house. The excitement of the house, when chosen by the family, will pour out of the pages into the reader and listeners. Children will love the animal friends of the house and the interesting ways they help their sad friend. Being able to see good and looking beyond appearance are leading themes. Children can begin to develop an understanding of the plight of others. This book is a great beginning discussion point for families. Review by Carolyn R. Scheidies "Harry was a dull, run-down house in a neighborhood of colorful houses and he was sad. He was sad not just because he was a bit run-down, but because, unlike the other houses, no family lived in Harry. Then one day a boy and his mom were looking for a house and Harry finally had a chance for a family. That is, if his wild-life friends could spruce him up a bit. A charming tale of friendship, family and longing fulfilled. " |
| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > THE BEDAZZLING BOWL |
| Posted: Sep.27.2006 @ 3:09 pm | Lasted edited: Oct.01.2006 @ 8:43 am |
THE BEDAZZLING BOWL
Written by Wendy Lynn Decker PURCHASE ONLINE NOW Review by Kevin Lucia "Ayssa Marie Bellisher - Embellisher, for her penchant for making her stories just a teensy
bit more interesting – is not having the greatest beginning to her
school year. Bouncing off the walls in a brand new building as a fifth
grader, with a new teacher and everything, change is the last thing Aly wants to deal with. Aly’s good at pretending she likes lots of things – what kid isn’t – but the one thing she can’t pretend to like? Change. So, things are rocky enough, not to mention her older brother Zach being annoying again as usual and her on-again, off-again friend Kimber -who mom isn’t so hot on Aly hanging around – being an unpredictable friend too. Aly can’t wait to get to her fifth grade classroom and find her best friend Sandy, and then everything will be all right. Horrors! Not only is Sandy nowhere in sight when Aly gets to her room, her friends with no explanations, but her teacher, Mrs. Canible - which sounds suspiciously like cannibal – is weird, has big teeth, and her room is not only stinky, but full of weird decorations. Luckily, Aly catches a break; her fifth grade teacher is not fond of eating children, and even when she catches Aly passing a note suggesting otherwise, she laughs the whole thing off. However, that all fades into the background when Aly learns the next day Sandy won’t be going to school with her anymore, because her parents have decided to home-school her instead! What’s a girl to do….especially a Christian girl who’s now lost her best and only other Christian friend in the whole school? She could hang out with Kimber some more; even though Aly’s mom doesn’t really like it when they hang out, especially because Kimber doesn’t act real Christian-like. There’s always the new girl who’s been switched from the Special Ed classroom to their class, Cassidy. She seems nice, and really smart in math…maybe she would make a good friend? No, that won’t do! Cassidy walks strangely and looks weird, and everyone else thinks she’s weird, too. Of course, balanced against her friends’ opinions is that nagging Bible verse she’s been trying to memorize all week – y’know, the one she’s been falling asleep over? You shall be a light upon a hill….zzzzzz. What’s a girl who hates change supposed to do with a whole pocketful of it? The Bedazzling Bowl, by freelance writer Wendy Lynn Decker, is a fun little story that’s cute, culturally relative, and has innocent charm that will appeal to most elementary readers.Aly’s travails are very reminiscent of another elementary student that hated change and had a hard time getting things right – good ole’ Ramona the Brat – and this author’s first foray in youth fiction pays a nice homage to Beverly Cleary’s star-crossed heroine. This is a great, edifying tale that’s child safe for all, and addresses a lot of contemporary issues that Christian students didn’t used to face: special education and inclusion, home-schooling versus public education, and it imparts some great lessons about how we should treat people who are different from us, as well as how young Christians should stand firm in their faith, even when most of their friends are not Christians. This is a great read for all, and I’ll be happy to buy this and store it away for the future for my daughter to read someday." Review by Tami Brady "Alyssia Marie Bellisher (Aly) doesn’t like change. She should be excited. It’s the first day of her last year of elementary school. Instead, Aly is worried. What is her new teacher going to like. Will she be nice or mean? Most importantly, will her best friend Sandy be in her class? Aly gets to class and Sandy is no where in sight. The young girl learns later that her friend is being homeschooled. As if that isn’t enough worry, Aly learns that her new teacher’s name is Mrs. Canible. The whole class mistakes the name as cannibal and assumes the worst, particularly that the new teacher has eaten Sandy. Mrs. Canible is aware that her name sometimes scares students and immediately relieves their worries. She then shares treasures that she has brought from her African homeland. Aly’s favorite is a bowl with the “Hear no evil”, “See no evil”, and Speak no evil” monkeys. This bedazzling bowl reminds Aly of a Bible verse. Maybe this year isn’t going to be so bad afterall. Proceeds of this book will be donated to Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) for their Pedaling for Pearl Project which intends to create a four story building for CEF workers in Uganda." Review by Carolyn R. Scheidies "Aly didn’t like change, didn’t want to go to fifth grade with a new teacher and for sure didn’t want to go when she found out her best friend was being home schooled and wouldn’t be attending with her. But when an old friend turns out to be less than friendly and Aly has a chance to befriend a girl from the special ed class, she begins to learn what her faith is really all about. A story of identity, choices and faith with characters right from your school and neighborhood. A fun read for the tween set." |
| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > THE ADVENTURES OF PETER POTATO AND FRIENDS |
| Posted: Sep.12.2006 @ 8:27 am | Lasted edited: Sep.12.2006 @ 7:34 am |
THE ADVENTURES OF
Written by Ronald Anthony Harvie PURCHASE ONLINE NOW Review by Travis "The story in your book was just wonderful and I really liked the characters, also the pictures (by Kevin Scott Collier) made them come to life for me, but I wish they were in colour. When your next book comes out it would be nice if the pictures were coloured, when do you think the next book will be ready."Review by George Wetherby "Wow! Peter Potato is so much fun and my sister and I really loved the story with all of the animals. The pictures (by Kevin Scott Collier) were really good and we can’t wait for the next book."Review by Timothy "I love to read of your adventure and it will be nice to get the next book when it comes out. I want to see what you look like and the others especially Godfrey in colour the pictures in your book look great and make you so real."Review by Mandy "I really love your story and would like to come with you on an adventure some time. The pictures (by Kevin Scott Collier) in your book are so real just like people." |
| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > BENJAMIN OLIVER FLANAGAN |
| Posted: Sep.08.2006 @ 2:39 pm | Lasted edited: Sep.12.2006 @ 2:45 pm |
BENJAMIN OLIVER FLANAGAN
Written by A. Dale Triplett Review by Donna Eggett "Poor Benjamin Oliver Flanagan! None of the children will play with him. They think he is just a rich little kid with plenty of toys. They don't know that Benjamin only plays with one toy. His little red wagon named Speedy. Benjamin and Speedy go on many adventures until one day catastrophy strikes. Find out how Benjamin deals with the loss of his best friend until love, inspiration and faith deliver a blessing in disguise With rhythmic verse, cute cartoon type pictures by Kevin Scott Collier, and a strong moral, Benjamin Oliver Flanagan will please preschoolers through 2nd graders, and their adults. A happy, playful child, Benjamin finds out how sad life can be when his special toy friend, Speedy the Red Wagon, crashes. To Benjamin’s dismay, his father has to demolish Speedy before he can fix this wagon. Although the author does not apply Scripture or the Lord to the moral, the Christian meaning is very apparent and, with a little mentoring, the young reader will be able to verbalize the significance of this story. This little book is a good size for small hands. The words are easy for early readers and memorable for non-readers. Collier's pencil illustrations are in black and white, which will encourage little artists to color them. In fact, a good gift might be this book along with a box of crayons. The one drawback is its price of $15.95, which is a lot for this standard of book. However, if you can cope with the price your little ones will enjoy reading Benjamin Oliver Flanagan several times." |
| Books Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier > CHIZZY'S TOPSY TALE |
| Posted: Sep.07.2006 @ 6:20 am | Lasted edited: Sep.18.2006 @ 10:42 am |
CHIZZY'S TOPSY TALE
Written by Donna J. Shepherd FREE DOWNLOAD FROM ELECTRONIC BOOK REVIEWS Review by Shannon Bennett "In "Chizzy’s Topsy Tale" by Donna J. Shepherd, we meet Chizzy, a monkey who learns a valuable lesson. Chizzy is put to bed by Chizzy’s mom in the branch of a tree. Despite the warning from the mother, Chizzy is lured away for fun by a good friend. Being a good little monkey, Chizzy starts to feel guilty and tells the good friend that they should head back. On their way back the two friends discover just how scary and dark jungle can be. After a mishap in the jungle, Chizzy must go all dripping wet, back to the safe dry tree. Donna J. Shepherd does an excellent job at showing a valuable lesson in an enjoyable way. Despite how we might try to behave, sometimes we make poor decisions. We can learn from these though, just like Chizzy did. From a parent’s point of view, it’s nice to see that Chizzy’s parent wants the best for Chizzy, and shows this love through boundaries set for her little one. The illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier are bright and beautiful. They can capture the eye of the reader as well as the one on the lap as the story is read to them. Also included is a wonderful bonus hidden picture page by Liz Ball. Chizzy’s Topsy Tale is an enjoyable book that offers a timeless lesson in a flowing, colorful, and thoughtful way." Review by Qetesh "Despite his mother’s warnings, Chizzy an inquisitive monkey is encouraged to climb down from his tree. He teams up with his best friend Dottie, a spotted hippo, and they embark on a jungle adventure that ends up getting Chizzy grounded. This story takes a lighthearted approach to address the common problems associated with peer pressure and the consequences of what might happen if you disobey. Although Chizzy is involved in a wonderful adventure, he is unable to enjoy the fun aspects of his journey because his conscience keeps reminding him that he has disobeyed and his mother will be worried and angry. The story moves quickly with a delightful rhyme and rhythm that makes the words easy for children to remember. The artwork by Kevin Scott Collier brings the jungle to life in a fun whimsical manner with vivid colors and memorable characters. The book also contains a hidden picture puzzle of your child’s favorite characters from the story in the back of the book. This book is a visual delight of color, texture, and movement that will have your child thumbing through the pages again and again." |
| Books Written By Kevin Scott Collier > JOURNEYS OF HOPE: A Star Shall Lead Them |
| Posted: Sep.07.2006 @ 6:13 am | Lasted edited: Sep.18.2006 @ 10:42 am |
JOURNEYS OF HOPE A Star Shall Lead Them
Written by Kevin Scott Collier PURCHASE ONLINE Review by Tami Brady "Journeys of Hope: A Star Shall Lead Them is composed of five fables starring Hope the Angelfish. In each of these stories, Hope illustrates her Christian values and learns how to be compassionate towards others. Fable one is called Hope From Above. In this story, Hope the Angelfish shares her secret that there is brightness above the surface of the ocean with the inhabitants of the world of darkness. In fable two, Follow That Star, Hope journeys to the Pond of Salvation with the help of David the Starfish. In Hermit without a Home, fable three, Hope learns about a hermit crab begging for food and shelter in the barren trench and tries to help her new friend. Fable four, titled War and Peace, takes Hope to a shipwreck graveyard. Here the angelfish learns about war and questions why such disasters occur. Finally, in Eye of the Beholder, fable five, Hope’s friend Mabel the Manatee takes part in a beauty contest and learns that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Illustrating Christian values in a fun way." |
| Books Written By Kevin Scott Collier > DILIGENCE THE DRAGON |
| Posted: Sep.07.2006 @ 6:07 am | Lasted edited: Sep.18.2006 @ 10:42 am |
DILIGENCE THE DRAGON
Written by Kevin Scott Collier PURCHASE ONLINE Review by Qetesh "This is a Pre- Biblical Christian fable for children. It illustrates the differences between doubt and faith. At the beginning of the world there exists, a little boy named Jezuba and his best friend, a dragon named Diligence. Jezuba accepts the world around him; he sees things for what they are and does not question anything. Diligence has questions for everything that exists. He drives Jezuba crazy with his incessant wondering about why they are there, what their purpose might be, and what it all might mean. One day Diligence has his questions answered by the voice of God coming from a burning tree. This experience leaves him with a deep understanding, and faith. He is instructed to teach this message to his friend and open his eyes to the grace of God. Diligence stops asking questions, and instead of doubting everything, accepts the things he has learned by faith. The author has created a charming tale for children to explain the difference between doubt and faith. Throughout the story, the author uses symbols that parallel many teachings of the Christian faith that can be taken and expounded upon by parents and teachers to go beyond the story. The illustrations are colorful and beautifully rendered. His characters are easy for children to identify with and the complex subject matter is dealt with in a manner that children can easily comprehend. He uses large simple line drawings, comparative to a coloring book style, which instantly appealed to both of my children. I thought the story was well thought out and written in easy language for older children. Younger children under the age of four may need assistance from a parent or care giver to understand the meaning of some of the larger words that are used to describe how the characters think and feel." Review by Eileen Key "Diligence the dragon and his best friend, the boy Jezubah, lived in the land of Doubt. Curiosity caused Diligence to question his existence and the existence of all he could see. Jezubah, however, was content to just be. In an inexplicable moment, Diligence comes face-to-face with his Creator. He learns the truths of his life and accepts them. He is to lead Jezubah to the truth too. With the new knowledge, they will step from Doubt to Hope. Kevin Scott Collier's illustrations capture the imagination of the reader; however, his words capture the heart. Diligence tells his boy friend, "Never stop asking questions, and trust in Him for all the answers!" A simplified telling of a profound truth. This is more than a children's book." |
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