Saturday, October 20, 2018

Jax's Tail Twitches



Jax's Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry

(Good News for Little Hearts #2)


Everyone gets frustrated when something important to them goes wrong. In Jax’s Tail Twitches, the whole Squirrel family ends up out of sorts when acorn gathering doesn’t go according to plan. Although Papa, Mama, Jax, and Caspian Squirrel all get angry, they also learn about the power of saying sorry, seeking forgiveness, remembering God’s words, and praying together. Edited by David Powlison, Jax’s Tail Twitches ends with a special section that guides parents in teaching children how the gospel of Jesus Christ changes how we respond when life goes wrong. Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses that will help children and adults remember to turn to God for help when they are angry. 

My thoughts: JAX'S TAIL TWITCHES is a cute story about a squirrel family with greed and anger issues. Everyone in the family except the baby squirrel gets angry at someone and needs to apologize. The father preaches why it is wrong to lose your temper, but he's pretty much the worse of all of them, refusing to share with his neighbors but yet quick to accept when they want to share with him.
The illustrations are well down (except the angry squirrel is rather scary looking and may frighten sensitive children). The message is important and the squirrels do discuss truths and why they were wrong to react as they did. 
A great fall book for your favorite younger -- for Halloween treats or for a Thanksgiving gift or a just because your special to me gift.  Would be great for children's libraries at churches, Christian schools, preschools, etc.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own 


1 comment:

Marilyn R. said...

I enjoy your reviews of children books. Great gift ideas for little ones in my life.

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