It’s book review time again and today’s book is a really fun and somewhat magical book that I can’t wait to share. If you are a fan of poetry, positive messages and really great artwork this is the book for you. It is not just a children’s book – I truly believe it is a book for all ages.
Author Joy Resor lives up to her name –splashing joy everywhere she goes and this book is beautifully illustrated by Lauren Connell to enhance the positive messages and affirmations that can be found in the pages.
The book contains 26 rhymes which definitely need to be read aloud. Beginning with A the first rhyme Attention urges the reader to pay attention to the day and to all that it brings.
“Are you ready to go? Are you set for a treat? THIS DAY OF ALL DAYS WILL NEVER repeat!”
How can that not be a great message for all ages? Pay attention to the day that will never ever repeat itself — in other words — make the best of it. Be your best self every day.
The book ends with Zest which author Joy Resor equates with spice and urges the reader to:
“Add spice as you can ICING ZEST TO YOUR DAYS!”
A little bit of information about the delightful author and yes – even though we have not met I can already tell she is delightful. I responded to a post on a local Facebook page requesting people to offer to read and review her latest book and she has been so gracious that I know she is a pretty amazing person without even meeting her in person.
Author Biography and Information
Joy Resor shines in western North Carolina where she writes inspiring books, serves clients as their spiritual mentor and appears on podcasts. She creates a monthly newsletter, hosts Zoom gatherings and shares life with her partner Michael. After long stints at the computer, Joy hula hoops in sunbeams. For signed copies of her books, to browse or to contact her, visit her website here.
Joy on Your Shoulders TM Author, Joyful Wares, Spiritual Director, Ordained Minister
Books: Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure – essays, poems and questions inspiring readers into deeper joy and to loving life.
Go In Joy! Venture to Your Center Journaling Prompts to EnlivenYour Joy – a journal filled with topics/questions, enabling the reader to learn more about themselves.
Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size HeartAn award-winning, fully illustrated book of meaningful rhymes and art for your heart to enjoy with children or alone.
Joyful Wares:A variety of colorful, inspiring wares to display, wear and use everyday.
Contact Joy to purchase signed copies of books or to receive sacred listening and wisdom through a confidential, complimentary session on the phone.
A huge thank you to Joy for providing me a free copy of Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size Heart for review.
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Leave a commentThis book looks delightful. Thanks for the review.
Who couldn’t use more joy in their lives? Bookmarking this. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, Beth! I feel blessed that YOU responded to my offer to receive this book.
What a rich review of Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size Heart with beautiful comments about me, which SHINE in my heart…and will SHINE in all who read your blog and reviews posted elsewhere.
Perhaps a few books will even go forth to add joy to others!
To your joy any ol’ day!!!
Let’s connect over tea when the world allows.
Thank you for sharing this joyful book.
Sounds like a bowl full of joy to me.
Thanks for the review on this book. I enjoy your book reviews. Right now I am reading one you suggested The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. I am really enjoying it..
That was probably my favorite book I read this year, Shirley! You picked a good one to read!