Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Review of "Joy Is the Greatest Gift" Book


We all have days where we get a bit grumpy. Maybe we just can't get our "chin up" and look at the world in a positive way. How do you get out of that slump? You take a moment to learn about JOY!

The sweetest and most enlightening children's book I've read in forever has made quite an impression on my children. It has also taught me some things that I had forgotten were important to me. Joy Is the Greatest Gift is the first book by Lisa Rey Marks in the Focus Friends series. The words alone will show your child how joy can be had in a simple, yet personal way. The illustrations will further capture their imagination and bring the story to life, leaving a beautiful impression on young minds -- one that is sure to make children giggle and parents breathe easier.

This book (with it's simple message and delightful main character) acknowledges that everyone has a bad day, and there is nothing wrong with it. It goes on, however, to encourage positive behavior that brings about true happiness. More quality content than "feel-good fluff," this is a precious read that is sure to become a favorite.



We are already looking forward to the next book in the series, and have come to trust that author Lisa Marks is a mom who knows her stuff! Visit the Focus Friends website for the full story behind this charming tale, and to learn more about all of their enchanting products (including breath-taking framed art!) Registrants to the website can get a free bookmark.

Would you like to share joy with your child? One lucky reader can get their very own copy of Joy Is the Greatest Gift (valued at $16.99) just by visiting the Focus Friends website and sharing your favorite design from the framed art section. One comment left before June 29th at 11 p.m. CST will be picked at random to win the book! See our full site rules for contest details. Good luck!

74 comments:

Kim @ What's That Smell said...

I love the Seeing Beauty framed art print! They are all beautiful!

Great contest, thanks for entering me!

blueviolet said...

That's so hard to choose a favorite. I really love the Playing with Toys print but the Seeing Beauty is right there next to it! They certainly DO exude joy!

Elizabeth
doot65[at]comcast[dot]net

windycindy said...

Greetings! This series of books is wonderful. The story line about finding joy in life is an important lesson. The illustrations are lovely!
My favorite print is the "Family Hug!" Please enter me in your delightful drawing. I appreciate it!
Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[t]hotmail[dot]com

Kathy. said...

Wow, thanks. Books look awesome and very colorful!

Liz Varghese said...

I like joy is a gift. They are all so colorful with a great theme. Thanks for the chance to win this great book!

hosannah@gmail.com

Mary512 said...

Such beautiful prints. I love the Seeing Beauty one. Great giveaway, thanks!

Kristie said...

I really like the "Family Hug" print-very sweet! :)

Aisling said...

"Joy is Seeing Beauty" - a delightful print with a great message.

Roseann K. said...

I like the Seeing Beauty art print! Very sweet!

Shannon said...

The Seeing Beauty print is grea.

louiseb130 said...

Seeing Beauty is lovely

Kimberly said...

WOW!!!! What a colorful site!!!!

I LOVE the "Family Hug" print. That is beautiful! Not only is it a touching image but the colors are wonderful.

Kimberly
HunnyV "at" Optonline "dot" net.

vboackle said...

i like the gift print.

Stacy said...

The "Family Hug" is really sweet.

reb said...

The Family Hug print is my favorite. It is so great.

Erica said...

I like the Family Hug print.

sweetsue said...

The Seeing Beauty print is wonderful!

Alice H said...

I love the Family Hug print - thanks for the contest! afdr3d@umkc.edu

Maja said...

angelina115@hotmail.com

family hug

Ana said...

joliexox@hotmail.com

seeing beuaty

Angel said...

meza-angel@sbcglobal.net

playing with toys

furygirl3132@comcast.net said...

I love the Family Hug portrait. It is very nice! Thanks for a great giveaway!

furygirl3132@comcast.net

jnmacdonald said...

I love the puddle fun print. Beautiful vibrant colors in all her work.

pcbdolphins said...

I love them all but I think the best one for my five year old niece Jima would be family hugs because she is the huggest thing I have ever seen. Very loving

gkstratos said...

My favorite piece is "Seeing Beauty." Love the saturated colors.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com

connie said...

My grandkids would love these books

judybrittle said...

my favorite is playing with toys.

kaylee8 said...

Family Hug is my favorite!

mverno said...

really love the beautiful seeing beauty it really lives up to its name

Princess Golden Hair said...

seeing beauty is so great. I'm very interested in sharing this with my babies.

chromiumman said...

family hug

LINDALSHOT said...

I like FAMILY HUG.

Jinxy & Me said...

I love Family Hug!

toasters lie said...

Playing With Toys

Ghost said...

seeing beauty

Anonymous said...

This would be a great book for my youngest step-daughter.
Family Hug is my favorite print.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

toughturtles said...

Seeing Beauty well done

kygirl said...

Family hug

Amy said...

Butterfly Beauty is my favorite. aewalls425@hotmail.com

Patty said...

I like Joy is Seeing Beauty

Crystal said...

My favorite design is the family hug one

Crazycat said...

The Seeing Beauty just strikes me.

llinda29 said...

The Family Hug print is my choice

NesieBird said...

Butterfly Beauty IS a beauty!

bubbles60 said...

My favorite is "Joy Is A Gift". When I was much, much younger - I went to VBS and I'll never forget what my teacher told me about the word JOY. She said to have joy in your life - you must put "J"-Jesus first, "O" Others second and "Y" Yourself last. I must say this really worked and I've continually shared it with my grandchildren.

bison61 said...

I like The Gift print

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deedleweedle said...

I pick Family Hug too.

Jean F said...

Thank you for having this great giveaway! Joy is Seeing Beauty is my favorite.

Shannon said...

The Family Hug is my fav!

Missy said...

My favorite design is the Joy is Playing With Toys. This reminds me of my little girl and it would be perfect for her bedroom. Thanks for this fun giveaway!

dwarzel said...

Family Hug

dwarzel said...

Family Hug

carissaad said...

Puddle Fun is my favorite.

Thanks!

carissaad at aol dot com

masonsgranny59 said...

Family Hug

Leigh said...

Butterfly Beauty reminds me of my daughter, 4 years as a butterfly faerie at Halloween and counting!

mich0825 said...

My favorite framed art design was "puddle fun" as my son loves to jump in puddles and would relate to it.

noreen said...

Family Hug, so sweet and we love a family hug in our home

Valerie said...

Butterfly Beauty my little girl loves Butterflies. These books are just so neat and cute.

Sharon said...

Seeing Beauty for sure...thanks for great contest :)

purango said...

Butterfly Beauty is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

VickeC said...

the "Family Hug" print would be so perfect since we just adopted our 16 yr old foster daughter,wow,how nice,thanks


vlbelk@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Joy is Seeing Beauty Form; many thanks SW

klp1965 said...

i really love the butterfly beauty.. :)

Kari said...

The Family Hug is very, very sweet. I love it. Thanks!

idahomom said...

Beautiful!!! I like seeing beauty.

- Marybeth I. said...

I love all the prints but Seeing Beauty is my favorite.

kerri69 said...

seeing beauty is beautiful

Anonymous said...

"Palying with Toys"

theyyyguy@yahoo.com

rosannepm said...

Seeing Beauty

kaylee8 said...

I love the Family Hug print

cpullum said...

Puddle Fun!!! Like that one!!

kristilb19 said...

The Gift is really pretty

Laureen said...

I like Puddle Fun the best!

donna444444 said...

It is cute. I would like it for my daughter.

 
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