Some stories never grow old and the story of the 101 Dalmatians is just one of those tales. The Disney Corporation has done an excellent job with kids over the years and this story is just one more credit to their long list of accomplishments. Where some stories capture the hearts of our children’s imagination and others fail to impress, this is one story that went all the way and then some.
“Ryann Watters and the King’s Sword” describes incredible exploits and adventures of three small town kids who suddenly found their selves experiencing fantasies they had previously lived out only through adventure books. Eric Reinhold’s imagination is creative and contagious. I found myself immersed in a world of fantasy, entertainment, and in facing spiritual warfare head-on. In the quiet town of Mount Dora, Florida two angels make late night visits.
Looking back at the books you read as a child, there are probably always a few that stood out among the rest. Names like The Wizard of Oz and Alice and Wonderland are just a few of the books that have stood the test of time. Without these amazing works of literature, we would have been unable to leave our world behind and explore the fantasy worlds that allowed us to delve deep into our imagination.
“The Ark, the Reed, & the Fire Cloud” is a fantasy story and allegorical. The story is reminiscent of C. S. Lewis and his Chronicles of Narnia series. Jenny L. Cote captures the imagination of the juvenile reader to help them understand God’s provision and preservation. Cote has created a fresh interpretation of the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark. Max, a young Scott Terrier and Liz, a petite black cat from France are the central characters.
When you call your kids for family devotions, do they roll their eyes and say, “Boring….” ? Family devotions with your kids can easily become routine, repetitive, and unimaginative. Here’s a way to recapture the imagination and creativity of your children, even if they have always been bored by that family time called “devotions.”