Let's Shine Jesus' Light on Halloween

. Standard Publishing Company, $8.99 (24pp) ISBN 978-0-7847-1382-2

A trio of religious board books offers reassurance and encouragement. A boy reflects on faith in Let's Shine Jesus' Light on Halloween by Diane Stortz, illus. by Rusty Fletcher. ""On Halloween/ I might see black cats,/ ...But God's power is the reason I don't/ have to be afraid."" A Bible verse underscores the boy's thoughts. Other Christian-themed titles include Let's Celebrate God's Blessings on Thanksgiving by Lise Caldwell, illus. by Priscilla Burris; and Let's Remember Jesus' Birth on Christmas by Christine Harder Tangvald, illus. by C.A. Nobens.

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