Tales of Wordishure: A Book of Christian Bedtime Stories

Children love stories, especially short stories, that let them fantasize about being a princess or a knight. "The Tales of Wordishure" are short stories about a kingdom in the land of Wordishure. Each story has a verse at the top of the page that gives the reader about what the lesson will be. I like the stories because they are short, sweet, and to the point. Children (especially young children) do not have a long attention span; therefore, short parable-like stories get the message across without bogging the reader/listener down. I love the title, "Tales of Wordishure", because to me it's a play on words. God's Word is sure...so the "Tales of Wordishure" tell of God's grace and love. By the time you get to chapter 7 (the last chapter) you and your child will hate to leave the wonderful world of Wordishure! This is a great read aloud book for children ages 4-7. Children ages 8-12 will enjoy reading the stories by themselves. If you want good, clean, scriptural-based stories for your child(ren), then check out this book. It also makes a great gift. This 5 star read is going on our bookcase!

Some books teach, some entertain. Tales of Wordishure is one of the few that does both and does it well. Kids who like to have fun with language will definitely appreciate McArt's creative writing. More importantly, every story supports and encourages Christian faith making the book a wonderful tool for family devotions, home schooling or bedtime. A great choice for reading aloud or to help young readers build reading skills.

With all of the talk and fascination with vampires and werewolves, witches and warlocks and things that go bump in the night, Tales of Wordishure by Mick McArt is both refreshing and needed. The books contain bedtime stories highlighting various characters and Christian values that will truly give little ones sweet dreams and older ones something to ponder. A scripture precedes each story. One particular story that I liked was about a little girl and her gift of song. Before she could write the final notes to a song, she anticipates singing at church on Sunday, a gust of wind blew her papers out into the forest. Although she was sad, she came to discover that her music brought much joy to the other animals that found them. In the end, she realized that music was in her heart and the hearts and prayers of those that heard it. Plus, it was THAT song that God wanted to hear all along. The scriptural reference for the story is Psalm 69.30. I believe parents and children alike will love these stories. Parents will love the spiritual references and values. Children will love the characters and playful names. This book is a must read. - a must have for parents wishing to put Jr. or little baby girl to bed with a thought of faith and values that line up with God's will for their children.

Tales of Wordishure: A Book of Christian Bedtime Stories BY: Mick McArt PUBLISHED BY: Outskirts Press PUBLISHED IN: 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4327-4424-3 Pages: 97 Ages: 8-12 Reviewed by Billy Burgess "Tales of Wordishure" has seven cute stories that children and adults will enjoy reading. In the first story, "The Skipping Stone of Wordishure," Edward goes to collect squishberries for his grandma. He puts his basket down for a few seconds so he can skip a stone across the water. His basket of squishberries disappears. Philip's sister is missing in "Three Princesses of Wordishure." He gets Princess Irelynd, Princess Tara and Princess Ashtyn to help him find her. Micah discovers a well worn book in his attic in the story "The Treasure Map of Wordishure." He takes the book with him to the Oldwood Creek, where he runs into his best friend, Jonah. Inside the book is a map with some Xs on a hill. They follow the creek in search of treasure. While playing the game `Seek the Lost' in "Bigby The Giant of Wordishure," Bigby must help the Humblebees find their missing hive. In "The Tree Fort of Wordishure," Gideon and his friends build a tree fort in the willow tree named Fordywinx. When the kids learn that today is Fordywinx's birthday, they go in search for the prefect gift. One day the wind blows away Melody's music lyrics in "The Silent of Song of Wordishure." With the help of Preston the gopher, Melody hunts down her lost pages. All the characters from the previous stories join forces to help fix the cracked bell in "The Church Mice of Wordishure." I enjoyed reading the "Tales of Wordishure." These are wonderful stories, filled with beautiful illustrations. You'll enjoy exploring the world of Wordishure with your children.

A good bedtime story is invaluable and can impart values. "Tales of Wordishure" is a collection of stories aimed to be read to young children at bedtime to better impart Christian wisdom and values to them. With much to stimulate the imagination, these tales make "Tales of Wordishure" very much worth picking up for parents who want to mix in faith at bedtime.