Book Review: Mary the Missionary

Today, I’m participating in a book review tour for Mary the Missionary: A Kenyan Adventure, a children’s early reader by Yvonne M. Morgan.

Disclosure: I voluntarily received a complimentary ebook from the author as part of Celebrate Lit publicity tours. All views expressed are my own. This post includes Amazon affiliate links.

My Review

Mary the Missionary is a precocious little girl who has the opportunity to go on a short-term mission trip to Kenya with her parents. I don’t know how many young children have such opportunities, but this would be a good book for those interested in knowing what that would be like.

Mary seemed very young to me, at least on the young end of the target audience of ages 5 to 8. There are seven chapters with usually one illustration per chapter. It would probably work best as a read-aloud so the adult could be available for discussion throughout.

I appreciated how Mary learned about cultural differences and to be grateful for the blessings she has.

From the Publisher

Are you ready for an adventure in Kenya? After singing “Jesus Loves the Little Children” in Sunday School, Mary has many questions about children in other countries. When her parents learn about a mission trip to Kenya, they decided to experience another culture as a family. Mary encounters many trials on her Kenyan adventure. In the end, she learns that she and her new friends aren’t different, and Jesus loves all children.

Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, “Mary the Missionary” teaches important lessons about acceptance, empathy, and love. As Mary meets children from different cultures and backgrounds, she learns to see the world through their eyes and understand the unique challenges they face. Along the way, she also discovers the unifying power of faith and how it transcends all barriers.

About the Author

Yvonne M Morgan takes readers of all ages on a journey of faith, hope, and love with encouraging words. Her captivating storytelling will inspire readers to trust in the Lord and give them hope. Yvonne’s insightful reflections will resonate with anyone who wants a deeper relationship with God.

More from Yvonne

As my grandchildren grew, I started writing children’s books. I wanted them to read engaging, faith-based stories filled with fun illustrations and valuable lessons that would nurture their faith. As the children grew, I wanted to continue their lessons, tailoring them to their expanding interests and abilities. The book, “Mary the Missionary, A Kenyan Adventure,” shares the message of God’s love, and how we are all his children despite our differences.

The memories of my mission trips to Kenya, filled with the warmth of the people and the beauty of the landscape, led me to choose it for Mary’s visit. I loved the vibrant tapestry of cultures and the welcoming smiles of the people I met during my visits. To help your children explore Kenya, I’ve added free resources to my website; these include downloadable activity books and captivating information. Here is a link to those resources: https://yvonne-morgan.com/mary-the-missionary-resources.

Print

Ugali

In Kenya, Ugali is used as a fork to pick up their food. Ugali Recipe to try with your children:

Author Yvonne M. Morgan

Ingredients

• 1 cup maize meal/corn meal
• 2 cups normal water

Instructions

1. Heat water over medium heat in a deep pan. Make sure you use a pan with a handle.

2. Add the maize meal or cornmeal and keep on stirring with a strong wooden spoon.

3. Keep stirring and pressing the mixture against the sides of the pan to break up the lumps.

4. As the mixture becomes thicker, it becomes more difficult to mix but keep mixing and breaking up the lumps.

5. The mixture with begin to come away from the sides of the pan. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.

6. At this point transfer the ugali to a platter. Place the plate over the pan and turn it upside down. Or you can transfer to a small heatproof bowl. Pat it down into shape. Place a plate over the bowl and turn it over.

Recipe Notes

Enjoy piping hot ugali with your favorite stew or curry.

Blog Stops

• Vicky Sluiter, May 3
• Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 4
• Texas Book-aholic, May 5
• Library Lady’s Kid Lit, May 6
• Lots of Helpers, May 7
• Mary Hake, May 7
• Locks, Hooks and Books, May 8
• Leslie’s Library Escape, May 9
• Older & Smarter?, May 10
• Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 11
• ABBA’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 12
• For Him and My Family, May 13
• Fiction Book Lover, May 14 (Author Interview)
• Roads to Everywhere, May 14
• Labor Not in Vain, May 15
• Lights in a Dark World, May 16

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Yvonne is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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