The book is presented in sort of bloggish form, set up like a devotional, but read like a novel. It is being billed as a "cutting edge new product which will meet girls where they are, and girls will love following Izzy on her incredible adventure. Plus, they'll get daily spiritual food to equip them on their own incredible adventure with God."
At the risk of sounding critical here, I'm just going to say it. This book is screaming out "Hannah Montana for Christians!" I'm not a big Hannah Montana fan. There. I've said it.
You can see a sample chapter here.
Here's the deal. I know I'm in the minority on this. I know *most* moms of tweens will be thrilled to find this resource for their kids. And I also know this: some kids will really be encouraged by this book and hopefully drawn closer to the Lord. I hope that's the case.
I'm just really leary of Christian culture trying to imitate pop culture so much that sometimes we can't tell the difference. I'm not a culture-dodger by any means. But let's not check our discernment at the door, please.
Anyway. That's my $0.02 and that may not be worth much to you. In fact, you might want to win a copy to see for yourself. Be my guest. Here's how you can enter:
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Disclosure: We received a copy of this book for the purpose of review. I think I made it pretty clear in my review that I'm not that impressed. But I didn't want my own thoughts to keep you from forming yours, thus I'm still offering the giveaway. I keep a proper disclosure statement available right here.
by Bonnie Rickner Jensen, illustrated by Julie Sawyer Phillips is a cute little board book with sweet pictures. 
