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Every so often, I have the pleasure of reviewing books outside of the parameters of "school" and I have to admit that I like it.  I like it a lot.  I have always enjoyed reading, but  I especially enjoy sharing quality books with the children that I love and minister to at church.  I was excited when I was given the opportunity to read these three precious books from Kayla Jarmon and share them with you.  I very much like the heart that shines through the pages as I read, and I think you will, too.  Kayla Jarmon is just the kind of friend we all need in our lives.  
Kayla began her writing career by writing poetry as a young girl and she easily progressed to writing stories for her children.  She is a natural storyteller and we are all blessed with the fruits of her labor.  The books that I have been enjoying are A Boy and His Dog, Don’t Forget Me, and Dying Is Part of This World.   Don’t Forget Me and Dying Is Part of This World are both included in her Discussion Series which offers parents an easy way to approach difficult topics with their children through conversations that contemplate the truths of GOD.

Now, we are definitely dog people at our house and we have loved special dogs like crazy through the years.  One of my all-time favorite pictures is of my favorite son and his sidekick, Bubba.  The first book that I received access to is called A Boy and His Dog and it walks us through a day of fun-filled activity of a boy and his best companion.  As I read through the pages, I could just see my almost 19-year-old man-child running through the woods with his dog by his side way back in the day.  Oh, the fun those two could have together -- and the beautiful bond they shared.  In this 44-page book, Kayla captures the heart of a little boy as she chronicles his day from wake-up to fall asleep with a furry, four-legged friend by his side.  This book is perfect for all of the boys (and men) in our lives who have an unshakeable bond with their dog.

Don’t Forget Me is a 70-page conversation that takes place between a baby held safely in  his mother's womb and the AUTHOR and GIVER of life.  What I absolutely love about this book is that GOD reminds the sweet baby the HE is always here.  The baby doesn't understand the importance of GOD telling him repeatedly to "Remember, I'm here," but as the time draws close for him to meet his parents, GOD gently nudges him and shares that "Forgetting is easy in the world."  Oh, what truth.  How often we forget the GOD who loves us unconditionally as we become enamored with the things of the world.  When birth is near and the baby begins to feel the pain of labor, GOD speaks softly and says "The joy's coming, and when it comes neither of you will remember the pain or the sorrow, because the joy will be so great."   What a tender moment to share with the children we love so dearly.  They are worth the pain and the sorrow because the JOY of holding them close is worth it all.  Don’t Forget Me ends with Scripture References that will take you straight to GOD's Word for such conversations starters as Birth Pain and Sorrow Turned to Joy, Made By GOD, and Children are a Gift.

Book 2 in the Discussion Series is entitled DyingIs Part of This World.  This 58-page book is divided into 7 chapters.  Each chapter is short (2-5 pages) and can easily be read in one sitting.   Dying Is Part of This World tackles the hard subjects of what death is and what happens when someone dies.  Kayla takes what is usually a very difficult conversation with littles and weaves GOD's Word throughout in such a way that makes it much easier to deal with, talk about, and understand.  She explains that it is okay to be sad when someone dies, but that we were not meant for this world long-term.  Praise GOD that this earth is not our home!  She also explains that what awaits us in Heaven is beautiful and perfect and that there is no sadness there. 
I like how Kayla explains that there are no constraints of time in Heaven and I appreciate the websites she shares for further study on the topic of Time Here and There.  She includes Scripture References at the end of each chapter that bring comfort and peace and help to further explain the theology behind death.  There are also 5 Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter that help open up a dialogue between parent and child to make sure that everyone is understanding what is being read and discussed.  Dying Is Part of This World is beautifully written and brings comfort to the young and old.



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For purposes of review, I was given access to pdf flip-books that we could read together online.  All three books are available to purchase in paperback format and will also be available on Kindle.  It is also worth noting that Kayla working on a radio drama/audiobook format as well.  I can't wait to hear those.

I was given the opportunity to review these three precious books from Kayla Jarmon as a member of the Homeschool Review Crew.   Make sure that you visit the  Crew Review to see what other members of the Crew thought of these sweet titles, too.  You can click on the picture below to jump right over there.  

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